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Found out Mac Repair Service Was not very careful to detail.

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MacBook Core Duo

MacBook Core Duo Upper Case Replacement

MacBook Core Duo Upper Case Replacement

10 - 20 minutes

Moderate

My Problem

Bezel was cracked in assorted places.

The right and left arrow keys quit working.

The trackpad and select (long key below the trackpad) had issues.

My Fix

I followed the guides and used the plastic bag method to keep track of the screws, at each step I numbered the bag to the step in the instructions. I found that some of the screws were in the wrong place and that one of the screws was missing.

I had a little trouble getting the screws out of the battery case area.

I modified a phillips screwdriver to 60mm in length and did not have any more issues. The screwdriver you sold me was a bit toooooooo long. The Spudger worked great to get the plug out.

I had a three profanity moment getting it back in.

Took three tries to get the Bezel on correctly .

My Advice

Go buy a can of compressed air first.

I used "Q" tips and dish soap to clean out the gunk.

I used a scotchbrite pad to polish the contacts

I had to file the little square inserts at the lower edge of the Bezel to get it in and have it fit.

Get a short screwdriver.

I had to use a "C"clamp and two wood blocks to compress the case together. I could not align the screws in the center of the case.

Spudger Image
Spudger

$3.99

Plastic Cards Image
Plastic Cards

$2.99

MacBook Front Display Bezel Image
MacBook Front Display Bezel

$4.99

MacBook Santa Rosa/Penryn Upper Case with Keyboard Image
MacBook Santa Rosa/Penryn Upper Case with Keyboard

$119.99

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