MacBook Neo Bottom Cover Removal - iFixit Repair Guide

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Introduction

Prerequisite only guide to remove the bottom cover on a MacBook Neo.

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1. Step 1 Remove the bottom cover screws
  Use a P5 pentalobe driver to remove the eight screws securing the bottom cover:
  
  Six 4.1 mm‑long screws
  
  Two 4.5 mm‑long screws
  
  During reassembly, partially install the screws to ensure alignment, then tighten the screws at each corner (like top‑right, bottom‑left, etc.) before the rest.
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3. Step 2 Pry up the bottom cover
  The bottom cover is held in place with two clips, one on each side.
  
  Use your fingers to lift the top right corner of the bottom cover, near the USB‑C ports, until the clip along the right edge releases.
  
  If you're having trouble, use the flat end of a spudger to pry up the corner until you can grab it with your fingers. You can also slide an opening pick down each edge to release the clips.
  
  Repeat this process on the left side to release its clip.
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4. Step 3 Remove the bottom cover
  Remove the bottom cover.
  
  During reassembly, align the bottom cover with its screw holes, then press on the two short sides until the clip on each side snaps into place.
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