Introduction
Have your MacBook Pro feet seen better days? Use this guide to give your Mid 2012 MacBook Pro a fresh set of feet.
What you need
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Remove the following P5 pentalobe screws securing the lower case to the MacBook Pro:
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Eight 3.0 mm
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Two 2.3 mm
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Lifting from the edge nearest the clutch cover, lift the lower case off the MacBook Pro.
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Set the lower case aside.
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Peel away any stickers from the backside of the rear case covering the feet you have chosen to replace.
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Tool used on this step:Tweezers$4.99
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Remove any broken or damaged feet.
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If the old foot is difficult to remove, use a hair dryer or a heat gun to apply some heat to the area and loosen the adhesive.
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Scrub the foot cavity with adhesive remover to remove any remaining adhesive.
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Wipe the foot cavity with an isopropyl alcohol prep pad to remove any cleaner residue and prep the area for the adhesive on the new foot.
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Align the new foot inside the cavity.
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Lay the foot down while keeping it properly aligned.
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Check for proper alignment from the inside of the case. The alignment nub should be slightly visible through the alignment hole.
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Press the new foot into place firmly with your finger, then apply pressure by pinching the foot from either side of the case with your finger and your thumb.
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Maintain pressure for 30 seconds to set the pressure-sensitive adhesive.
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Repeat the last seven steps for any remaining broken or worn feet.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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