Introduction
This guide will show you how to replace the Mid Wall on from your laptop.
Tools
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With the case closed, place the Unibody top-side down on a flat surface.
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Depress the grooved side of the access door release latch enough to grab the free end. Lift the release latch until it is vertical.
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Grab the translucent plastic tab and pull the battery up and out of the Unibody.
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If the latch is depressed it will lock the battery in place.
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Remove the following eight screws securing the lower case to the chassis:
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One 5.4 mm Phillips screw.
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Three 14 mm Phillips screws.
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Four 3.5 mm Phillips screws.
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Remove the following 5 screws securing the mid wall to the upper case:
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Three 10.5 mm Phillips screws.
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Two 3.7 mm Phillips screws.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
One comment
Anyone know what size screws hold the black rubber battery pads on either side of the trackpad?
They are Phillips head, but I can’t find the size in any of the guides for the MacBookPro5,1 — Help?
Mitch -
The A1286 has no Access Door.!!
I actually can see no sign of the battery!...
aguib -