MacBook Unibody Model A1342 Rear Vent Replacement

Step 1 Lower Case

• Remove the eight 4 mm Phillips screws securing the lower case to the MacBook.
Step 2




• The lower case is constructed of rubber-coated aluminum. Do not excessively bend the aluminum during removal, as any permanent deformation will cause tolerance issues after reassembly.
• Slightly lift the lower case near the vent opening.
• Continue running your fingers between the lower and upper cases until the upper case pops off its retaining clips.
• The location of these three clips is shown in the third picture.
Step 3 Battery
• For precautionary purposes, we advise that you disconnect the battery connector from the logic board to avoid any electrical discharge. This step is optional and is not required.
• Use the flat end of a spudger to lift the battery connector up out of its socket on the logic board.
• It may be easier to use your fingernails to lift up on both sides of the connector.
Step 4 Rear Vent
• Remove the following screws from the optical drive side of the rear vent:
• Two 10 mm T8 Torx
• Two 5.2 mm Phillips
Step 5
• Remove the following screws from the port side of rear vent:
• Two 10 mm T8 Torx
• Two 5.2 mm Phillips
Step 6
• Carefully lift the rear vent out of the upper case.

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