How to Replace MacBook Pro 13 Feet – DIY Guide
Duration: 45 minutes
Steps: 8 Steps
Heads up, tech warrior! Make sure you’ve got your tools ready and your workspace tidy before diving into the repair. Let’s make this gadget feel brand new again!
Give your MacBook Pro a snazzy makeover by fitting it with a fresh set of rubber feet. It’s like giving your laptop a brand new pair of shoes!
Step 1
– Alright, let’s dive in and unscrew the 10 screws holding the lower case to your MacBook Pro 13″ Unibody!
Step 2
– Gently elevate the lower case a smidge and nudge it toward the back of the computer to release those sneaky mounting tabs.
Step 5
– Give that foot pad a quick spa treatment with an alcohol prep pad to lift off any stubborn residue. Keep it clean and shiny!
Step 6
– Gently detach a new foot from its plastic sanctuary.
Step 7
– Pop the new foot into the foot pad and make sure it feels snug as a bug!
– Line up the little nub on the foot with the tiny hole near the pad’s edge—like a mini version of ‘match the shapes’!
– Gently lay down the foot, keeping it in line. No rush, take your time!
– Peek inside the lower case and double-check the alignment. If it’s a bit off, grab some tweezers and nudge the nub until it’s a perfect fit!
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Step 8
– Firmly press down the new foot with your finger for a full 30 seconds to make sure the pressure-sensitive adhesive sticks like magic. Remember to support the opposite side of the cover while you do your pressing magic!
– Got more rebellious feet to fix? Just dance through the last six steps again for each one!
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