MacBook Air 13" Retina Display 2019 Lower Case Replacement

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Introduction

Use this guide to replace the lower case on your 2019 MacBook Air, or to remove it for further repair.

What you need

Step 1 Remove the screws securing the lower case

MacBook Air 13" Retina Display 2019 Lower Case Replacement, Remove the screws securing the lower case: step 1, image 1 of 1

Before starting this procedure, you should disable your Mac's Auto Boot feature. Auto Boot powers on your Mac when you open the lid, and may be accidentally triggered during disassembly. Use this guide to disable Auto Boot.
If your MacBook is running Big Sur v11.1 or later, disabling Auto Boot may not work. You can proceed normally, but make sure to disconnect the battery as soon as you're inside.
Completely power off and unplug your MacBook Air before you start. Close the display and flip the entire laptop upside-down.
Use a P5 driver to remove the following screws:
Two 7.9 mm screws
Two 7.1 mm screws
Six 2.6 mm screws