Introduction
Use this guide to remove the lower case on your MacBook Pro 13" 2022 (M2).
If your battery is swollen, take appropriate precautions.
Some photos in this guide are from a different model and may contain slight visual discrepancies, but they won't affect the procedure.
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Unplug all cables and fully shut down your MacBook.
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Close the lid and flip your MacBook over. Keep the lid closed until you've physically disconnected the battery.
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Use a P5 Pentalobe driver to remove the six screws securing the lower case:
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Two 6.8 mm screws
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Two 5.3 mm screws
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Two 3.4 mm screws
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Apply a suction handle near the front edge of the lower case, between the screw holes.
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Pull up on the suction handle to create a gap between the lower case and the frame.
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Insert an opening pick between the lower case and the frame.
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Slide the pick around the left corner to release the first set of clips.
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Slide your opening pick around the right corner to release the second set of clips securing the lower case.
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Insert your opening pick between the lower case and the frame near the middle left screw hole.
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Firmly twist the pick until the clip releases.
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Repeat this procedure for the clip near the middle right screw hole.
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Firmly pull the lower case away from the screen hinges to release the last clips securing it to the frame.
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Remove the lower case.
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Set it in place and align the sliding clips near the display hinges. Press down and slide the lower case toward the hinges.
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Once the lower case is secured near the hinges, press down firmly to engage the remaining four clips.
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Compare your new replacement part to the original part—you may need to transfer remaining components or remove adhesive backings from the new part before installing.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting or search our Answers community for help.
