MacBook Pro 13" Retina Display Late 2012 Lower Case Replacement

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Introduction

Use this guide to replace the lower case.

What you need

Step 1 Lower Case

MacBook Pro 13" Retina Display Late 2012 Lower Case Replacement, Lower Case: step 1, image 1 of 1

Remove the following ten screws securing the lower case to the upper case:
Two 2.3 mm P5 Pentalobe screws
Eight 3.0 mm P5 Pentalobe screws

Step 2

Wedge your fingers between the upper case and the lower case.
Gently pull the lower case away from the upper case.
Remove the lower case and set it aside.

Step 3

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The lower case is connected to the upper case at the center, with two plastic clips.
During reassembly, gently push down the center of the lower case to reattach the two plastic clips.