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MacBook Neo Bottom Cover Replacement

Introduction

Follow this guide to replace a damaged bottom cover on a MacBook Neo.

For your safety, discharge the battery below 25% before disassembly. This reduces the risk of a dangerous fire if the battery is accidentally damaged during the repair. If your battery is swollen, take appropriate precautions.

What you need

  1. MacBook Neo Bottom Cover Replacement, Prepare the MacBook for disassembly: step 1, image 1 of 3 MacBook Neo Bottom Cover Replacement, Prepare the MacBook for disassembly: step 1, image 2 of 3 MacBook Neo Bottom Cover Replacement, Prepare the MacBook for disassembly: step 1, image 3 of 3

    • Fully shut down the MacBook and close the lid. Keep the lid closed until you've physically disconnected the battery.

    • Disconnect any cables and accessories.

    • Flip the computer upside‑down on a clean work surface.

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  2. MacBook Neo Bottom Cover Replacement, Remove the bottom cover screws: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Use a P5 pentalobe driver to remove the eight screws securing the bottom cover:

    • Six 4.1 mm‑long screws

    • Two 4.5 mm‑long screws

    • During reassembly, partially install the screws to ensure alignment, then tighten the screws at each corner (like top‑right, bottom‑left, etc.) before the rest.

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  4. MacBook Neo Bottom Cover Replacement, Pry up the bottom cover: step 3, image 1 of 3 MacBook Neo Bottom Cover Replacement, Pry up the bottom cover: step 3, image 2 of 3 MacBook Neo Bottom Cover Replacement, Pry up the bottom cover: step 3, image 3 of 3

    • The bottom cover is held in place with two clips, one on each side.

    • Use your fingers to lift the top right corner of the bottom cover, near the USB‑C ports, until the clip along the right edge releases.

    • If you're having trouble, use the flat end of a spudger to pry up the corner until you can grab it with your fingers. You can also slide an opening pick down each edge to release the clips.

    • Repeat this process on the left side to release its clip.

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  5. MacBook Neo Bottom Cover Replacement, Remove the bottom cover: step 4, image 1 of 2 MacBook Neo Bottom Cover Replacement, Remove the bottom cover: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Pick up the bottom cover and lift it off the MacBook.

    • During reassembly, align the bottom cover with its screw holes, then press on the two short sides until the clip on each side snaps into place.

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Conclusion

Compare the new replacement part to the original part—you may need to remove plastic liners from the new part before you install it.

To reassemble the MacBook, follow these instructions in reverse order.

Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our Answers community for help.

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