MacBook Neo Bottom Cover Removal (for Full Reassembly)

ID: 212271

Description: Prerequisite only guide to remove the bottom...

Steps:

  1. Use a P5 pentalobe driver to remove the eight screws securing the bottom cover:
  2. Six 4.1 mm‑long screws
  3. Two 4.5 mm‑long screws
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  5. The bottom cover is held in place with two clips, one on each side.
  6. Use your fingers to pry up the bottom cover from the top‑right corner, near the USB‑C ports, until the clip along the right edge of the laptop pops up.
  7. If you're having trouble, use the flat end of a spudger to pry up the corner until you can grab it with your fingers. You can also slide an opening pick down each edge to release the clips.
  8. Repeat this process on the left side to release its clip.
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  10. Pick up the bottom cover and lift it off the MacBook.
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