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Sure could have used a #000 philips screwdriver

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iPod 5th Generation (Video)

iPod 5th Generation (Video) Headphone Jack & Hold Switch Replacement

iPod 5th Generation (Video) Headphone Jack & Hold Switch Replacement

20 - 40 minutes

Moderate

My Problem

Trackpad getting hard to retain a click and drag

My Fix

Had to go in twice. Gave up on removing the trackpad the first time, but after it was back together, I remembered that I did not connect its connector. They, I remembered the WD-40 trick; used a cotton swab; the tiniest flathead screwdriver I have (as the #00 seemed too large); prayed a bit, and got the screws out (although I had to put a brace underneath the surface of the trackpad so it would not move while applying pressure on the screw). Did not even consider replacing the brackets. Glad there were spares of the "tiniest screws ever made". No instructions regarding bracket replacement anyway.

My Advice

Need better advice on removing those tiny screws, and a triple-000 phillips, I believe.

However, it is perfect. (And, it was a mid-2010 13" Macbook Pro, not the selections that I cannot edit, nor were they selected when I started!)

Spudger Image
Spudger

$3.99

Phillips #00 Screwdriver Image
Phillips #00 Screwdriver

$5.49

Tri-point Y1 Screwdriver Image
Tri-point Y1 Screwdriver

$5.49

MacBook Pro 13" Unibody (Mid 2009-Mid 2012) Trackpad Image
MacBook Pro 13" Unibody (Mid 2009-Mid 2012) Trackpad

$59.99

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