MacBook Air 15" 2023 Lower Case Replacement

Scritto Da: Spencer Day
  • Commenti: 2
MacBook Air 15" 2023 Lower Case Replacement

Difficoltà

Moderate

Passi

6

Tempo Necessario

10 - 20 minuti

Introduzione

Use this guide to remove or replace the lower case on your MacBook Air 15" 2023.

  1. VLe1AqG1xhVfa22F
    VLe1AqG1xhVfa22F
    MSqb2Idxp2QYIk6B

    • Use a P5 pentalobe screwdriver to remove the four 6.4 mm‑long screws securing the lower case.

    • Throughout this repair, keep track of each screw and make sure it goes back exactly where it came from.

  2. OLHZMoIOgBUBInCQ
    OLHZMoIOgBUBInCQ
    oW1DXmHu2xTSOAUg
    npMpHdfBbNnIjgXL

    • Apply a suction handle to the center of the lower case's front edge.

    • Pull up on the suction handle to create a gap between the lower case and the frame.

    • Insert an opening pick into the gap.

  3. icfXdnPCDqSNIpIL
    icfXdnPCDqSNIpIL
    sXYsTZUJmWdPIOBO
    FsveCnI6mB4o6vdZ

    • During the next two steps you'll feel and hear six snapping clips release. If a clip doesn't release, insert your opening pick farther and try again.

    • Slide the pick to the bottom right corner to release the first clip.

    • Slide the pick around the corner and up the right edge to release the next two clips.

  4. aOleJq3qgpdhKrNc
    aOleJq3qgpdhKrNc
    ljfTrGXwPbBtFYvF
    3JqJtEyXMAB4RNYM

    • Insert the opening pick in the original gap created with the suction handle.

    • Slide the opening pick to the bottom left corner and up the left edge to release the three remaining snapping clips.

  5. yUmINYLGDWUvLWTY
    yUmINYLGDWUvLWTY
    HoTdfbFiP5TOXsTJ
    DN2rEokJGdNDZsQk

    • Four sliding tabs along the back edge of the MacBook firmly secure the lower case. Separating these tabs requires a lot of force—consider using gloves to protect your hands from the sharp edges of the lower case.

    • Keep the lower case flat and firmly pull it straight away from the back edge, one corner at a time, to disengage the sliding tabs.

    • Don't pull up until the cover is completely separated.

  6. UNtWUTpBg4ocEXT4
    UNtWUTpBg4ocEXT4
    44XcoVjlMduNTrDf
    BATrXQ5vhaJNbZqC

    • Remove the lower case.

    • During reassembly:

    • Set the lower case in place and align the sliding tabs with the screw heads they slide over. Press down and slide the lower case toward the back edge to engage the tabs—it'll stop sliding as the tabs engage.

    • When one side is engaged, it may push the other out of alignment. Check both sides as you push, there should be no gap along the back edge.

    • Once the lower case is flush with the frame, press down firmly along the perimeter to engage the six snapping clips.

    • You'll hear and feel a distinct click as each clip snaps into place.

Conclusione

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

Autore

Spencer Day

Membro da: 14/09/22

48838 Reputazione

2 commenti

What are the option to fix or replace the corner casing? it seems separate from the bottom and the top one. is it possible to replace it?

PHG -

Hi! I'm not entirely sure I know which component you're talking about. Are you referring to the upper case (this link is for last years model), which has the keyboard?

Spencer Day -