I know I'm not supposed to but I did it anyway and (forcably) removed the trackpad setting screw (i.e. the magnetic screw which, I assume, helps depress the trackpad and register clicks) and in the process I've cammed out the screw and possibly ruined the thread which is part of the top case
Thankfully I've managed to source a couple of new screws: one in case I cam it out again attempting to put it back in and two so I have a spare once I know what I'm contending with. I'm now less worried about the screw and more about the thread issue which could be a (costly) top case replacement.
Here's hoping the big THUDS while removing the screw were the screw camming out and not me demolishing the thread
Has anyone else successfully replaced this screw?:
* If yes then how was putting it back
* If no then how did you resolve
If I have ruined the thread what are my options?
I presume Apple screwed the screw in to begin with and it wouldn't be sold as a spare part if one couldn't simply screw it back in..?
If you have any insight into how this screw and/or thread works I'd love to hear!
[F]YI I've done a keyboard replacement on this machine - probably the most difficult repair - so not scared of getting my hands dirty
Lastly, can anyone confirm which torx bit correctly fits this screw?
I know I'm not supposed to but I did it anyway and (forcably) removed the trackpad setting screw (i.e. the magnetic screw which, I assume, helps depress the trackpad and register clicks) and in the process I've cammed out the screw and possibly ruined the thread which is part of the top case
Thankfully I've managed to source a couple of new screws: one in case I cam it out again attempting to put it back in and two so I have a spare once I know what I'm contending with. I'm now less worried about the screw and more about the thread issue which could be a (costly) top case replacement.
Here's hoping the big THUDS while removing the screw were the screw camming out and not me demolishing the thread
Has anyone else successfully replaced this screw?:
* If yes then how was putting it back
* If no then how did you resolve
If I have ruined the thread what are my options?
I presume Apple screwed the screw in to begin with and it wouldn't be sold as a spare part if one couldn't simply screw it back in..?
If you have any insight into how this screw and/or thread works I'd love to hear!
[F]YI I've done a keyboard replacement on this machine - probably the most difficult repair - so not scared of getting my hands dirty
-
Lastly, can anyone confirm the which torx bit correctly fits this screw?
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Lastly, can anyone confirm which torx bit correctly fits this screw?
I know I'm not supposed to but I did it anyway and (forcably) removed the trackpad setting screw (i.e. the magnetic screw which, I assume, helps depress the trackpad and register clicks) and in the process I've cammed out the screw and possibly ruined the thread which is part of the top case
Thankfully I've managed to source a couple of new screws: one in case I cam it out again attempting to put it back in and two so I have a spare once I know what I'm contending with. I'm now less worried about the screw and more about the thread issue which could be a (costly) top case replacement.
Here's hoping the big THUDS while removing the screw were the screw camming out and not me demolishing the thread
Has anyone else successfully replaced this screw?:
* If yes then how was putting it back
* If no then how did you resolve
If I have ruined the thread what are my options?
I presume Apple screwed the screw in to begin with and it wouldn't be sold as a spare part if one couldn't simply screw it back in..?
If you have any insight into how this screw and/or thread works I'd love to hear!
-
FYI I've done a keyboard replacement on this machine - probably the most difficult repair - so not scared of getting my hands dirty
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[F]YI I've done a keyboard replacement on this machine - probably the most difficult repair - so not scared of getting my hands dirty
Lastly, can anyone confirm the which torx bit correctly fits this screw?
Hi all,
Thanks for wonderful resource
Hope you're well
I know I'm not supposed to but I did it anyway and (forcably) removed the trackpad setting screw (i.e. the magnetic screw which, I assume, helps depress the trackpad and register clicks) and in the process I've cammed out the screw and possibly ruined the thread which is part of the top case
Thankfully I've managed to source a couple of new screws: one in case I cam it out again attempting to put it back in and two so I have a spare once I know what I'm contending with. I'm now less worried about the screw and more about the thread issue which could be a (costly) top case replacement.
Here's hoping the big THUDS while removing the screw were the screw camming out and not me demolishing the thread
Has anyone else successfully replaced this screw?:
* If yes then how was putting it back
* If no then how did you resolve
If I have ruined the thread what are my options?
I presume Apple screwed the screw in to begin with and it wouldn't be sold as a spare part if one couldn't simply screw it back in..?
If you have any insight into how this screw and/or thread works I'd love to hear!
FYI I've done a keyboard replacement on this machine - probably the most difficult repair - so not scared of getting my hands dirty
Lastly, can anyone confirm the which torx bit correctly fits this screw?
Keep up great work!
Yours hopefully
I know I'm not supposed to but I did it anyway and (forcably) removed the trackpad setting screw (i.e. the magnetic screw which, I assume, helps depress the trackpad and register clicks) and in the process I've cammed out the screw and possibly ruined the thread which is part of the top case
Thankfully I've managed to source a couple of new screws: one in case I cam it out again attempting to put it back in and two so I have a spare once I know what I'm contending with. I'm now less worried about the screw and more about the thread issue which could be a (costly) top case replacement.
Here's hoping the big THUDS while removing the screw were the screw camming out and not me demolishing the thread
Has anyone else successfully replaced this screw?:
* If yes then how was putting it back
* If no then how did you resolve
If I have ruined the thread what are my options?
I presume Apple screwed the screw in to begin with and it wouldn't be sold as a spare part if one couldn't simply screw it back in..?
If you have any insight into how this screw and/or thread works I'd love to hear!
FYI I've done a keyboard replacement on this machine - probably the most difficult repair - so not scared of getting my hands dirty
+
Lastly, can anyone confirm the which torx bit correctly fits this screw?
I know I'm not supposed to but I did it anyway and (forcably) removed the trackpad setting screw (i.e. the magnetic screw which, I assume, helps depress the trackpad and register clicks) and in the process I've cammed out the screw and possibly ruined the thread which is part of the top case
-
Thankfully I've managed to source a couple of new screws: one in case I cam it out again attempting to put it back in and another so I have a spare once I know what I'm contending with. I'm now less worried about the screw and more about the thread issue which could be a (costly) top case replacement.
+
Thankfully I've managed to source a couple of new screws: one in case I cam it out again attempting to put it back in and two so I have a spare once I know what I'm contending with. I'm now less worried about the screw and more about the thread issue which could be a (costly) top case replacement.
Here's hoping the big THUDS while removing the screw were the screw camming out and not me demolishing the thread
Has anyone else successfully replaced this screw?:
* If yes then how was putting it back
-
* If no then how did you resolve
-
If I have ruined the thread what are my options?
I presume Apple screwed the screw in to begin with and it wouldn't be sold as a spare part if one couldn't simply screw it back in..?
If you have any insight into how this screw and/or thread works I'd love to hear!
FYI I've done a keyboard replacement on this machine - probably the most difficult repair - so not scared of getting my hands dirty
I know I'm not supposed to but I did it anyway and (forcably) removed the trackpad setting screw (i.e. the magnetic screw which, I assume, helps depress the trackpad and register clicks) and in the process I've cammed out the screw and possibly ruined the thread which is part of the top case
Thankfully I've managed to source a couple of new screws: one in case I cam it out again attempting to put it back in and another so I have a spare once I know what I'm contending with. I'm now less worried about the screw and more about the thread issue which could be a (costly) top case replacement.
-
Here's hoping the big THUDS while removing the screw were the screw camming out and not me demolishing the thread
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Here's hoping the big THUDS while removing the screw were the screw camming out and not me demolishing the thread
+
+
Has anyone else successfully replaced this screw?:
+
+
* If yes then how was putting it back
+
+
* If no then how did you resolve
+
+
If I have ruined the thread what are my options?
+
+
I presume Apple screwed the screw in to begin with and it wouldn't be sold as a spare part if one couldn't simply screw it back in..?
+
+
If you have any insight into how this screw and/or thread works I'd love to hear!
+
+
FYI I've done a keyboard replacement on this machine - probably the most difficult repair - so not scared of getting my hands dirty
Hi all,
Thanks for wonderful resource
Hope you're well
I know I'm not supposed to but I did it anyway and (forcably) removed the trackpad setting screw (i.e. the magnetic screw which, I assume, helps depress the trackpad and register clicks) and in the process I've cammed out the screw and possibly ruined the thread which is part of the top case
Thankfully I've managed to source a couple of new screws: one in case I cam it out again attempting to put it back in and another so I have a spare once I know what I'm contending with. I'm now less worried about the screw and more about the thread issue which could be a (costly) top case replacement.
Here's hoping the big THUDS while removing the screw were the screw camming out and not me demolishing the thread
Hi all,
Thanks for wonderful resource
Hope you're well
I know I'm not supposed to but I did it anyway and (forcably) removed the trackpad setting screw (i.e. the magnetic screw which, I assume, helps depress the trackpad and register clicks) and in the process I've cammed out the screw and possibly ruined the thread which is part of the top case
Thankfully I've managed to source a couple of new screws: one in case I cam it out again attempting to put it back in and another so I have a spare once I know what I'm contending with. I'm now less worried about the screw and more about the thread issue which could be a (costly) top case replacement.
Here's hoping the big THUDS while removing the screw were the screw camming out and not me demolishing the thread
Hi all,
Thanks for wonderful resource
Hope you're well
I know I'm not supposed to but I did it anyway and (forcably) removed the trackpad setting screw (i.e. the magnetic screw which, I assume, helps depress the trackpad and register clicks) and in the process I've cammed out the screw and possibly ruined the thread which is part of the top case
Thankfully I've managed to source a couple of new screws: one in case I cam it out again attempting to put it back in and another so I have a spare once I know what I'm contending with. I'm now less worried about the screw and more about the thread issue which could be a (costly) top case replacement.
Here's hoping the big THUDS while removing the screw were the screw camming out and not me demolishing the thread
I know I'm not supposed to but I did it anyway and (forcably) removed the trackpad setting screw (i.e. the magnetic screw which, I assume, helps depress the trackpad and register clicks) and in the process I've cammed out the screw and possibly ruined the thread which is part of the top case
Thankfully I've managed to source a couple of new screws: one in case I cam it out again attempting to put it back in and another so I have a spare once I know what I'm contending with. I'm now less worried about the screw and more about the thread issue which could be a (costly) top case replacement.
-
I've done a keyboard replacement on this machine, probably the most difficult repair, so not scared of getting my hands dirty
-
-
Has anyone else successfully replaced this screw?:
-
-
* If yes then was putting it back problematic
-
-
* If no then how did you resolve
-
-
I presume Apple screwed the screw in to begin with and it wouldn't be sold as a spare part if one couldn't simply screw it back in..?
-
-
If I have ruined the thread what are my options?
-
-
If you have any insight into how this screw and/or thread works I'd love to hear!
-
-
Here's hoping the big THUDS while removing the screw was the screw camming out and not me demolishing the thread
+
Here's hoping the big THUDS while removing the screw were the screw camming out and not me demolishing the thread
Hi all,
Thanks for wonderful resource
Hope you're well
I know I'm not supposed to but I did it anyway and (forcably) removed the trackpad setting screw (i.e. the magnetic screw which, I assume, helps depress the trackpad and register clicks) and in the process I've cammed out the screw and possibly ruined the thread which is part of the top case
Thankfully I've managed to source a couple of new screws: one in case I cam it out again attempting to put it back in and another so I have a spare once I know what I'm contending with. I'm now less worried about the screw and more about the thread issue which could be a (costly) top case replacement.
I've done a keyboard replacement on this machine, probably the most difficult repair, so not scared of getting my hands dirty
Has anyone else successfully replaced this screw?:
* If yes then was putting it back problematic
* If no then how did you resolve
I presume Apple screwed the screw in to begin with and it wouldn't be sold as a spare part if one couldn't simply screw it back in..?
If I have ruined the thread what are my options?
If you have any insight into how this screw and/or thread works I'd love to hear!
Here's hoping the big THUDS while removing the screw was the screw camming out and not me demolishing the thread
Hi all,
Thanks for wonderful resource
Hope you're well
I know I'm not supposed to but I did it anyway and (forcably) removed the trackpad setting screw (i.e. the magnetic screw which, I assume, helps depress the trackpad and register clicks) and in the process I've cammed out the screw and possibly ruined the thread which is part of the top case
Thankfully I've managed to source a couple of new screws: one in case I cam it out again attempting to put it back in and another so I have a spare once I know what I'm contending with. I'm now less worried about the screw and more about the thread issue which could be a (costly) top case replacement.
I've done a keyboard replacement on this machine, probably the most difficult repair, so not scared of getting my hands dirty
Has anyone else successfully replaced this screw?:
* If yes then was putting it back problematic
* If no then how did you resolve
I presume Apple screwed the screw in to begin with and it wouldn't be sold as a spare part if one couldn't simply screw it back in..?
If I have ruined the thread what are my options?
If you have any insight into how this screw and/or thread works I'd love to hear!
Here's hoping the big THUDS while removing the screw was the screw camming out and not me demolishing the thread
Hi all,
Thanks for wonderful resource
Hope you're well
I know I'm not supposed to but I did it anyway and (forcably) removed the trackpad setting screw (i.e. the magnetic screw which, I assume, helps depress the trackpad and register clicks) and in the process I've cammed out the screw and possibly ruined the thread which is part of the top case
Thankfully I've managed to source a couple of new screws: one in case I cam it out again attempting to put it back in and another so I have a spare once I know what I'm contending with. I'm now less worried about the screw and more about the thread issue which could be a (costly) top case replacement.
I've done a keyboard replacement on this machine, probably the most difficult repair, so not scared of getting my hands dirty
Has anyone else successfully replaced this screw?:
* If yes then was putting it back problematic
* If no then how did you resolve
I presume Apple screwed the screw in to begin with and it wouldn't be sold as a spare part if one couldn't simply screw it back in..?
If I have ruined the thread what are my options?
If you have any insight into how this screw and/or thread works I'd love to hear!
Here's hoping the big THUDS while removing the screw was the screw camming out and not me demolishing the thread
I know I'm not supposed to but I did it anyway and (forcably) removed the trackpad setting screw (i.e. the magnetic screw which, I assume, helps depress the trackpad and register clicks) and in the process I've cammed out the screw and possibly ruined the thread which is part of the top case
Thankfully I've managed to source a couple of new screws: one in case I cam it out again attempting to put it back in and another so I have a spare once I know what I'm contending with. I'm now less worried about the screw and more about the thread issue which could be a (costly) top case replacement.
I've done a keyboard replacement on this machine, probably the most difficult repair, so not scared of getting my hands dirty
Has anyone else successfully replaced this screw?:
* If yes then was putting it back problematic
+
* If no then how did you resolve
+
I presume Apple screwed the screw in to begin with and it wouldn't be sold as a spare part if one couldn't simply screw it back in..?
If I have ruined the thread what are my options?
If you have any insight into how this screw and/or thread works I'd love to hear!
-
If you have any issues (e.g. questions/queries) then happy to help
-
-
Keep up great work!
-
-
Yours hopefully
+
Here's hoping the big THUDS while removing the screw was the screw camming out and not me demolishing the thread
Hi all,
Thanks for wonderful resource
Hope you're well
I know I'm not supposed to but I did it anyway and (forcably) removed the trackpad setting screw (i.e. the magnetic screw which, I assume, helps depress the trackpad and register clicks) and in the process I've cammed out the screw and possibly ruined the thread which is part of the top case
Thankfully I've managed to source a couple of new screws: one in case I cam it out again attempting to put it back in and another so I have a spare once I know what I'm contending with. I'm now less worried about the screw and more about the thread issue which could be a (costly) top case replacement.
I've done a keyboard replacement on this machine, probably the most difficult repair, so not scared of getting my hands dirty
Has anyone else successfully replaced this screw?:
* If yes then was putting it back problematic
* If no then how did you resolve
I presume Apple screwed the screw in to begin with and it wouldn't be sold as a spare part if one couldn't simply screw it back in..?
If I have ruined the thread what are my options?
If you have any insight into how this screw and/or thread works I'd love to hear!
If you have any issues (e.g. questions/queries) then happy to help
Keep up great work!
Yours hopefully
Hi all,
Thanks for wonderful resource
Hope you're well
I know I'm not supposed to but I did it anyway and (forcably) removed the trackpad setting screw (i.e. the magnetic screw which, I assume, helps depress the trackpad and register clicks) and in the process I've cammed out the screw and possibly ruined the thread which is part of the top case
Thankfully I've managed to source a couple of new screws: one in case I cam it out again attempting to put it back in and another so I have a spare once I know what I'm contending with. I'm now less worried about the screw and more about the thread issue which could be a (costly) top case replacement.
I've done a keyboard replacement on this machine, probably the most difficult repair, so not scared of getting my hands dirty
Has anyone else successfully replaced this screw?:
* If yes then was putting it back problematic
* If no then how did you resolve
I presume Apple screwed the screw in to begin with and it wouldn't be sold as a spare part if one couldn't simply screw it back in..?
If I have ruined the thread what are my options?
If you have any insight into how this screw and/or thread works I'd love to hear!
If you have any issues (e.g. questions/queries) then happy to help
Keep up great work!
Yours hopefully
I know I'm not supposed to but I did it anyway and (forcably) removed the trackpad setting screw (i.e. the magnetic screw which, I assume, helps depress the trackpad and register clicks) and in the process I've cammed out the screw and possibly ruined the thread which is part of the top case
Thankfully I've managed to source a couple of new screws: one in case I cam it out again attempting to put it back in and another so I have a spare once I know what I'm contending with. I'm now less worried about the screw and more about the thread issue which could be a (costly) top case replacement.
I've done a keyboard replacement on this machine, probably the most difficult repair, so not scared of getting my hands dirty
Has anyone else successfully replaced this screw?:
* If yes then was putting it back problematic
-
-
* If no then how did you resolve (e.g. new top case, tap instead of click, external mouse)
-
+
* If no then how did you resolve
I presume Apple screwed the screw in to begin with and it wouldn't be sold as a spare part if one couldn't simply screw it back in..?
-
If I have ruined the thread is there a way to fix it?
+
If I have ruined the thread what are my options?
If you have any insight into how this screw and/or thread works I'd love to hear!
If you have any issues (e.g. questions/queries) then happy to help
I know I'm not supposed to but I did it anyway and (forcably) removed the trackpad setting screw (i.e. the magnetic screw which, I assume, helps depress the trackpad and register clicks) and in the process I've cammed out the screw and possibly ruined the thread which is part of the top case
Thankfully I've managed to source a couple of new screws: one in case I cam it out again attempting to put it back in and another so I have a spare once I know what I'm contending with. I'm now less worried about the screw and more about the thread issue which could be a (costly) top case replacement.
I've done a keyboard replacement on this machine, probably the most difficult repair, so not scared of getting my hands dirty
-
Has anyone else removed this screw?:
+
Has anyone else successfully replaced this screw?:
-
* If yes then how did you put it back
+
* If yes then was putting it back problematic
* If no then how did you resolve (e.g. new top case, tap instead of click, external mouse)
-
If you have any insight into how this screw and/or thread works I'd love to hear - I presume Apple screwed the screw in to begin with and it wouldn't be sold as a spare part if one couldn't simply screw it back in..?
+
I presume Apple screwed the screw in to begin with and it wouldn't be sold as a spare part if one couldn't simply screw it back in..?
+
+
If I have ruined the thread is there a way to fix it?
+
+
If you have any insight into how this screw and/or thread works I'd love to hear!
If you have any issues (e.g. questions/queries) then happy to help
Hi all,
Thanks for wonderful resource
Hope you're well
I know I'm not supposed to but I did it anyway and (forcably) removed the trackpad setting screw (i.e. the magnetic screw which, I assume, helps depress the trackpad and register clicks) and in the process I've cammed out the screw and possibly ruined the thread which is part of the top case
Thankfully I've managed to source a couple of new screws: one in case I cam it out again attempting to put it back in and another so I have a spare once I know what I'm contending with. I'm now less worried about the screw and more about the thread issue which could be a (costly) top case replacement.
I've done a keyboard replacement on this machine, probably the most difficult repair, so not scared of getting my hands dirty
Has anyone else removed this screw?:
* If yes then how did you put it back
* If no then how did you resolve (e.g. new top case, tap instead of click, external mouse)
If you have any insight into how this screw and/or thread works I'd love to hear - I presume Apple screwed the screw in to begin with and it wouldn't be sold as a spare part if one couldn't simply screw it back in..?
If you have any issues (e.g. questions/queries) then happy to help
Keep up great work!
Yours hopefully