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Remove the lower case to access most of your MacBook Pro's internals.
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Remove the following ten screws securing the lower case to the upper case:
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Three 13.5 mm (14.1 mm) Phillips screws.
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Seven 3 mm Phillips screws.
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Using both hands, lift the lower case near the vent to pop it off two clips securing it to the upper case.
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Remove the lower case and set it aside.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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For re-assembly, tilt the screw driver slightly at an angle tangent to the case's edge when screwing in the seven 3 mm Phillips screws. Screw the 13 mm screws directly downward. This should ensure better thread engagement.
Another method for insuring screws end up on the right thread is to turn the screw in reverse (anti-clockwise) to begin with until you feel a click, then you'll know the screw has fallen into the thread correctly and you can drive it home clockwise.
