Im talking about the battery screws in a mid 2009 macbook pro. The inch macbook pro includes a solidstate drive thats blazing fast, with sequential read speeds up to 3. The macbook pro unibody early 2011 comes with 4 gb ram standard, and accepts a maximum of 16 gb. Mar 01, 2011 in fact, the only element really holding the new macbook pro back was the harddrive, its 5,400rpm speed proving underwhelming. Screwdriver size for removing screws on late 2011 macbook pro. Siquk pcs pentalobe screwdriver tool kit precision magnetic screwdriver, tweezer, helper stick with a cleaning cloth and a storage bag for macbook air, pro and retina, nintendo switch, iphone 4. In fact, the only element really holding the new macbook pro back was the harddrive, its 5,400rpm speed proving underwhelming. Does anyone know what is the precision screwdriver to use in opening a inch macbook pro late 2011. Screen installation instructions for apple macbook pro model a1278 2011. Macbook pro a22 battery macbook pro and macbook battery replacements as well as external battery chargers and power related products. Macbook pro 17 a9 20092010, a83 mid 2011 pentagram screwdriver. Once youve bought your parts and tools, check out ifixits macbook pro unibody for early 2011 repair guides for stepbystep instructions on how to make the fix. Apple macbook pro model a1278 2011 replacement lcd.
The hardest part was lifting the back off, ram came out easy and new ram installed and ive got a nice 16gb macbook pro. As for the model as noted in my post its the latest macbook pro 15. Cracking open the apple macbook air 2011 inch techrepublic. To prepare your macbook pro for service, please backup your data. Rion tech 4 pack rubber case feet with screws screwdriver kit set for apple macbook pro a1278 a1286 a1297 15 17 not for retina display 4. The late2012 version of the inch macbook pro was the first inch model to have pentalobe screws.
Even internally, the late 2011 macbook pro models are almost identical with the later line only packing modestly faster processors across the board and faster graphics or larger hard drives in some models. So you can boot up, launch multiple apps or import huge files in a flash. Hard drive cable w ir sensor for macbook pro unibody. Make sure that new replacement screen has same size, resolution, backlight type as your original screen. Once youve bought your parts and tools, check out ifixits macbook pro unibody for early 2011 repair guides for stepby. These days more and more people are switching to using ssd or solid state drives in their laptops and you might be thinking about joining them and following the trend. The most common repairs with the macbook pro unibody models are replacing a dead battery or upgrading the hard drive or ram. Installing ssd solid state drive in your macbook pro. Jul 22, 2011 our inch 2011 macbook air has the same basic dimensions as the inch 2010 model. Macbook a31 late 2009 to mid 2010 macbook pro a22 from 2009 to mid 2012 macbook pro 15 a82 from 2011 to mid 2012.
As far as the macbook pro screws go, as kd5mdk said, keeping the screwdriver in line with the screw, compensating for the angle, is critical to getting the screws out safely. Macbook models macbook pro 15 mid2009 models require a fivepoint security screwdriver that can be foundhere. How to remove screws bottom back cover case macbook air a70 a1237 a4 a69 a1465 a1466 a79 duration. Also used for nintendo wii, wii u and switch game console repair. Macbook pro inch, late 2011 and macbook pro inch, early 2011 number of memory slots. Was more just checking to see what screw driver to use since some i know the airs have the new screw type. Its available with up to a 2tb ssd enough space to take even your biggest files with you, like large photo libraries or video projects. Sep 01, 2009 how to remove screws bottom back cover case macbook air a70 a1237 a4 a69 a1465 a1466 a79 duration. Differences between early 2011 and late 2011 macbook pro.
Battery repair replacement screwdriver tool kit for. In addition, you need the proper size phillips screwdriver to remove and replace the screws holding on the bottom of the case. In fact, from the outside, there is not very much to differentiate this model from the previous one. Opening the bottom cover is quite difficult if you dont have the right screwdriver. If your macbook pro is still running with only the stock ram, upgrading will provide a dramatic performance boost. Macbook pro unibody early 2011 magsafe dcin board replacement replace a broken magsafe dcin board on your early 2011 macbook pro unibody. Ssd drives have a number advantages over conventional spinning hard drives, the. Details about battery screw set for macbook pro a1278 a1286 a1297 with screwdriver y2. Macbook tool kit laprite 5 in 1 screwdriver set for apple. Macbook screwdriver set, professional macbook screwdriver repair tool kit with torx t4 t5 t6 t8 y 2.
The pentalobe security screw apple nomenclature, or pentalobe screw drive, is a fivepointed tamperresistant system used by, but not limited to, apple in their products. Macbook pro unibody early 2011 logic board replacement. Screws were very easy to remove and it looks a quality screw driver for the job. Need to make sure before i head to the hardware shop. They have since been used on other macbook pro, macbook air and iphone models. Battery repair replacement screwdriver tool kit for macbook. I held off installing the ssd last night for that reason. Received the screw driver today and its a perfect fit.
Jan 31, 20 received the screw driver today and its a perfect fit. However, because these lines are so similar, a detailed comparison can be particularly useful to help tell them apart. The macbook pro unibody models require a tripoint y0 screwdriver to remove the battery. Andrew bookholt macbook pro unibody early 2011 ma guide id. Mac parts and send in mac repair service for your apple macbook, macbook pro, imac, iphone or ipad. In some cases, there may be a cost associated with the repair. Hard drive cable w ir sensor for macbook pro unibody mac parts and send in mac repair service for your apple macbook, macbook pro, imac, iphone or ipad. This screwdriver, openers, screws are just what you need. The macbook pro unibody for early 2011 requires a tripoint y0 screwdriver to remove the battery. The macbook pro unibody early 2011 memory maxxer ram upgrade kit includes all the parts and tools you need to upgrade to 16 gb of ram.
Yesterday, i took delivery of a crucial m4 and have been eager to pop it in. Aug 09, 2011 i have a inch macbook pro unibody, early 2011. Compatible with unibody apple macbook pro a1278 a1286 15 17 bottom casenot for retina display can be applied for macbook pro in inches, 15 inches and 17 inches not for retina display 3 long and 7 short bottom screws set can be a replacement for your macbook pro. However, because these lines are so similar, a detailed comparison can be.
A1286 battery screws and adjusting macbook pro unibody trackpad screw. Oct 31, 2012 check out solid state drives for macbook pro. I agree that this is not a user serviceable part and i understand that it uses a special screwdriver. Battery screw set for macbook pro a1278 a1286 a1297. Macbook pro unibody early 2011 magsafe dcin board. Macbook air 11 a75, a1406, a1495 from 2010 to 20 macbook air a77, a1405, a1496 from 2010 to 20 macbook pro 15 retina a1417 a98. Comfortable, premium rubber handle with ergonomic grip. Trigram y shape 3 point screwdriver for macbook a42 macbook pro a1278.
P5 pentalobe screwdriver retina macbook pro and air. All macbook pro models are now made of a solid, unibody enclosure. I need to replace a keyboard in a mackbook pro 17 inch 2. Luckily, this macbook air uses the same pentalobe screws as the previous generation on the lower case. Memory card specifications double data rate small outline dual inline memory module ddr3 format 67. Installing ssd solid state drive in your macbook pro or 15 unibody. Once you manage to take off the bottom cover, all the parts are pretty easily replaceable. Rion tech 4 pack rubber case feet with screws screwdriver. Jan 07, 2012 im talking about the battery screws in a mid 2009 macbook pro. I picked up a 00 phillips screwdriver, but apparently i need a torx t6 to free the hdd. How to remove the macbook pro inch bottom case youtube. Macbook tool kit laprite 5 in 1 screwdriver set for. What size screwdriver do you need to open up a macbook pro.
Pentalobe screws reappeared in the mid2012 version of the macbook pro. Our inch 2011 macbook air has the same basic dimensions as the inch 2010 model. The battery is held in by 3 x tri wing screws and there appears to be some confusion around the net regarding what size tri wing screws are in this model. Which screwdriver for replacing ram and hard drive.
There are a number of components in the macbook pro unibody early 2011 that can be cost effectively upgraded. Apple macbook pro 15 17 non retina models between mid 2009 to late 2011 a1278 a1286 a1297 only for non retina models. Macbook air a69 mid 2011 a1466 2012 a1405 battery tool screwdriver kit. Pentalobe screws were adopted by apple starting in 2009, when they were first implemented in the 15inch macbook pro. Other than processor and the corresponding larger level. Screwdriver for macbook pro 17 a1297 batt apple community. Macbook pro unibody early 2011 ssd upgrade kits ifixit. Since my first post i have found that it uses a 5point torx pentalobe 1. Other than processor and the corresponding larger level 3 cache, these two models are identical.