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MacBook Unibody Model A1278 Mid Wall Replacement

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  1. MacBook Unibody Model A1278 Mid Wall Replacement, Access Door: step 1, image 1 of 1
    • With the case closed, place the Unibody top-side down on a flat surface.

    • Depress the grooved side of the access door release latch enough to grab the free end. Lift the release latch until it is vertical.

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  2. MacBook Unibody Model A1278 Mid Wall Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1
    • The access door should now be raised enough to lift it up and out of the Unibody.

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  3. MacBook Unibody Model A1278 Mid Wall Replacement, Battery: step 3, image 1 of 1
    • Be sure the access door release latch is vertical before proceeding.

    • Grab the white plastic tab and pull the battery up and out of the Unibody.

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  4. MacBook Unibody Model A1278 Mid Wall Replacement, Lower Case: step 4, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the following eight screws securing the lower case to the chassis:

    • One 3 mm Phillips screw.

    • Three 13.5 mm Phillips screws.

    • Four 3.5 mm Phillips screws.

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  5. MacBook Unibody Model A1278 Mid Wall Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1
    • Using both hands, lift and remove the lower case off the upper case.

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  6. MacBook Unibody Model A1278 Mid Wall Replacement, Mid Wall: step 6, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the four 10.3 mm Phillips screws securing the mid wall to the upper case.

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  7. MacBook Unibody Model A1278 Mid Wall Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1
    • Lift the mid wall out of the upper case.

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Conclusion

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

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