Both the and 15 mid 2012 macbook pro have philips screws on the lower case however the 15 mid 2012 macbook pro with retina has pentalobe screws. The ifixit site just says p5 pentalobe screwdriver for the mbp and mba so i cant say for certain that thats the one probably is. Pentalob screw driver unboxing and instructions for apple devices. In turn, each model can be uniquely identified via model. All macbook air inch a69, a1466 and air 11 inch a70. Use this guide to upgrade or replace the solidstate drive in a macbook air mid 2012. What size pentalobe screwdriver do i need apple community. This product does not work on my macbook pro inch 2012. Nwttoolkitmba newertech tool kit for macbook air 2010 or later and all macbook pro wretina display laptop models. Macbook air 11inch, mid2012 macbook air 11inch, mid20 macbook air inch, broadwell, early 20152017.
None of the three 17inch models of the macbook pro have used any pentalobe screws. You can find the year onr your laptops bottom case. P5 pentalobe screwdriver bit for macbook pro retina a1425. The screwdriver is a versatile tool for driving and retrieving small screws and great for accessing fasteners in tight areas. Diy repair liquid damage a1466 macbook air logic board. The p5 driver is compatible with the 5point star shaped pentalobe 5ipr security fasteners used on the bottom of some apple laptops. For display lcd hinge screws in white polycarbonate white plastic macbook unibody 20092010 models. Macbook pro 15 retina display 2012 model a98 macbook pro retina, mid 2012. This screwdriver is compatible with 5point pentalobe screws used on the bottom cases on the macbook air model a69 and a70 and and 15 macbook pro model a1502 and a98. What tool do i use to remove screws on a macbook air. Comfortable, premium rubber handle with ergonomic grip. Whether its for the base 11 model only offering a 64gb ssd or the base model offering just a 128gb ssd, installing an aura pro 6g. Find great deals on ebay for pentalobe macbook air.
Precision pentalobe screwdriver set p2 p5 p6 5point 5star 0. Rion pentalobe 6 pentalobe 5 phillips triwing screwdrivers. Apple macbook repair tool set airmac pro torx t5 t8 1. P5 pentalobe bottom case screws x10, screwdriver apple. Compatible with the type 5ipr fasteners used on macbook air, macbook pro retina display laptops, and toshiba drives.
Pentalobe screws were adopted by apple starting in 2009, when they were first implemented in the 15inch macbook pro. You will be using a pentalobe screwdriver to loosen and open the bottom case. I know i need a torx 5 and a pentalobe but cannot find a reference to size. Description brand new high quality pentalobe screwdriver for macbook air 2010, 2011, 2012, 20, 2014, 2015 bottom case screws and for macbook pro. Unfollow screwdriver macbook air to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Pentalobe 5 pentalobe 6 screwdrivers for macbook air 11 retina display and macbook pro 15 retina display models. What screwdriver size is needed for macbook pro mid 2012.
I must have bought 4 different ones now and none of them fit. P5 pentalobe bottom case screws attach bottom case to top case what you will get. Worked just fine in getting out the screws for my macbook. Hde 5 point pentalobe screwdriver with magnet tip for. It was not magnetic though, which would have been nice. Buy p5 pentalobe bottom case screws x10, screwdriver apple macbook air a69 2010, 2011, a1466 20122015 with fast shipping and toprated customer service. The unique design is compatible with macbook air pro equipment for precise operation. Jun 12, 2012 apple never stops tweaking the details. For apple macbook air 11 bottom cover screws screwdriver. P5 pentalobe screwdriver bit for macbook pro retina. Owc offers the mercury aura pro line of ssds for the mid 2012 macbook air with capacities that range from 120 gb to 480 gb and even provides the needed screwdriver along with the replacement ssd modules.
Macbook air mid 2012 solidstate drive replacement. They have since been used on other macbook pro, macbook air and iphone models. Delcast 5 point pentalobe screwdriver for macbook air and pro. Macbook air 11 and repair tool kit for model a1465 and a1466. P5 pentalobe screwdriver retina macbook pro and air. Why do apple insist on using custom made screws in their laptops.
Please kindly note for old macbook which not use pentalobe screws it cant open. Find great deals on ebay for pentalobe screwdriver macbook air and pentalobe screwdriver macbook pro. The macbook air can be identified by the model identifier closely enough to an exact match for the purpose of replacing the battery. Macbook air and macbook pro 5point pentalobe screwdriver. Screwdriver set for macbook, triwing phillips pentalobe 5 pentalobe t5 pentalobe t6 screwdrivers repair tool kit for apple macbook mac retina pro air. If youre in a pinch and have to differentiate a mid 2012 macbook air from a mid 2011 model, just look at what side of the ports the symbols are on. Please pay more attention on the year of your laptop. This bit doesnt include a driver the screwdriver bits are suitable for h4. Use this precision p5 pentalobe screwdriver to open retina macbook and macbook air laptops. What is the toolbit called that is needed to open a macbook pro 15 retina display model a98. If you have the late2012 retina model, thats the one which requires the pentalobe screwdriver.
Compatible model this screwdriver set is suitable for all series of macbook, such as macbook pro retina, 1517 inch, early 20082019, macbook air 11 inch, mid 20092019 package include 1 x pentalobe 5 screwdriver, 1 x pentalobe t5 screwdriver, 1 x pentalobe t6 screwdriver, 1 x phillips screwdriver, 1 x triwing screwdriver, 1 x. Which screwdriver exactly to open mbp inch mid 2012. Just make sure you know the model of your macbook air, as there were variations from year to year. Screws for a98 a1425 a1502 compatible years 20122015 yellow. Macbook pro 15 retina display mid 2012 teardown guide id. I used this to replace the screws on my older macbook pro 2012 15 retina. What is the correct pentalobe screwdriver size for a macbook air. This macbook air uses a proprietary storage drive connector, and is therefore not compatible with common m.
What size pentalobe screwdriver do i need for macbook air3,2. The late2012 version of the inch macbook pro was the first inch model to have pentalobe screws. P5 pentalobe screwdriver retina macbook pro and air ifixit. For macbook pro 20102011 display lcd hinge screws. The pentalobe security screw apple nomenclature, or pentalobe screw. The acentix 10 piece set is the ideal toolset for the repair and modification of various apple devices including macbook air, macbook air pro and many other devices. Jan 07, 2012 why do apple insist on using custom made screws in their laptops.
Once again, owc provides mac users an upgrade path that delivers phenomenal performance, functionality, and reliability. This screwdriver is compatible with 5point pentalobe screws used on the bottom cases on the macbook air model a69 and a70 and and 15 macbook pro model a1502 and a98 brand. Then, either familiarize yourself with internet recovery or create a. Bottom case screws and p5 pentalobe screwdriver for macbook air 11 inch and. For apple macbook air 11 bottom cover screws screwdriver kit a70 a69 ebay. The ifixit p5 pentalobe screwdriver features a knurled grip and rubberized, ergonomic handle with swivel top. Screwdriver set for macbook, triwing phillips pentalobe 5. The macbook air has seen more extensive use of pentalobe screws.
I need to replace my battery in a 2009 macbook pro. The precision five stars screwdriver is specifically designed to repair macbook air. How to remove screws bottom back cover case macbook air. Apple macbook air 5point star pentalobe p5 screwdriver w1. Because the accepted answer show philips screws its a good assumption that the op has the non retina display and hence the philip screws. Repair opening tools for apple macbook pro retina, mid 2012. 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. Hde 5 point pentalobe screwdriver with magnet tip for macbook. This macbook air toolkit includes the following tools for repairing your model a1465 and a1466 macbook air. I have that model and thats all it required to open it up.
Haimay 5 pieces screwdriver tool kit pentalobe screwdriver. Newertech tool kit for servicing apple macbook air. All five versions of the 11inch macbook air late2010, mid2011, mid2012. Check your air laptop to verify it uses pentalobe screws before purchasing fits the 5 point pentalobe screws on the bottom of recent macbook air and retina display macbook models. Qnine screwdriver set for apple macbook pro retina 15 inch, include pentalobe 5, t5, t6, phillips, triwing screwdriver repair tools kit for macbook air 11 inch 4. Before you perform this repair, if at all possible, back up your existing ssd. Torx t5, t6 and t8 screwdriver apply to macbook retina 15a1425, a1502, a98, a1706, a1707, a1708 and macbook air 11 a69, a70, a1465, a1466 parts replacement.
Consequently, thirdparties, like site sponsor owc have developed replacement ssds that have a compatible connector. Needed this to install a macbook air hard drive this screwdriver opens the back panel, but you need a t5 screwdriver for the one hard drive screw. Bottom case screws for macbook air a70 a1465 pentalobe 1. Not all macbook air models use the same battery, so it is critical to identify your macbook air correctly in order to purchase a compatible battery. What is the correct pentalobe screwdriver size for a macbook. Rion pentalobe 6 pentalobe 5 phillips triwing screwdrivers and helper stick for apple macbook pro macbook air and macbookfit all retina display models and old macbook models5pcs features. Apple macbook repair tool set air pro torx t5 t8h 1. Bottom case screws and pentalobe screwdriver for macbook air 11.
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