Match that number to one in the table below to find your macbook air model. For models from before 2012, the latest compatible operating system is noted. Hi folks, i saw sold this item, but now its outofstock indefinately i would really like to buy a macbook air 5point screwdriver for the bottom plate on my macbook air 11. Once you manage to take off the bottom cover, all the parts are pretty easily replaceable. As on the 2010 macbook air and some iphone 4s, apple used tamperresistant pentalobe screws on the 2011 airs bottom cover. Etape 1 macbook air mid 2011 teardown here we have apples freshest fruit. Bottom case screws and p5 pentalobe screwdriver for macbook air 11 inch and. What is the case screw length and thread pitch for the 2010 macbook model 7,1. Qnine screwdriver set for apple macbook pro retina 15 inch, include pentalobe 5, t5, t6, phillips, triwing screwdriver repair tools kit for macbook air 11 inch 4. Here are the macs that will work with macos mojave cnet. With a battery like this, the macbook air will last for up to 7 hours of constant web use, or up to 30 days in standby. Just hoping to confirm which screwdrivers the latest mbp uses. Bottom case screws and pentalobe screwdriver for macbook. Ask different is a question and answer site for power users of apple hardware and software.
Dec 28, 2010 have to disagree with you there, the only portable apple makes that has torx screws in the bottom case is the new macbook air. The macbook air has seen more extensive use of pentalobe screws than the macbook pro. No wonder apple is planning new macbook air models in the near future. Based on information from ifixit, you need a p5 pentalobe screwdriver, which is 1. Its loved by millions for its compact size and slick design as well as good performance and long lasting battery.
Macbook air 2011 battery replacement apple community. As on the 2010 macbook air and some iphone 4s, apple used. Once again, owc provides mac users an upgrade path that delivers higher performance, functionality, and reliability. Pentalobe screws were adopted by apple starting in 2009, when they were first implemented in the 15inch macbook pro. Opening the bottom cover is quite difficult if you dont have the right screwdriver. Both the versions of the macbook air 4,1 lack firewire, ethernet with an external adapter available for an extra cost, and optical audio inout. The simplest is about this mac, available by choosing about this mac from the apple menu in the upperleft corner of your screen. If you want a portable mac you can buy a macbook air or a macbook pro. In fact, from the outside, there is not very much to differentiate this model from the previous one. As with the 2010 macbook air and inch 2011 model, the 2011 11inch macbook air is simple to disassembled, once you remove the bottom cover. P5 pentalobe screwdriver retina macbook pro and air. Although this battery is rated the same as last years model, it has a different model number. Macbook air 11 and repair tool kit for model a1465 and a1466.
The adapter though is slightly different, as apple changed the ssd slot a bit. Precision pentalobe screwdriver set p2 p5 p6 5point 5star 0. Other than processor and the corresponding larger level 3 cache, these two models are identical. Macbook air models from 2012 and newer can run the latest version of macos. T5 torx battery screws x5 apple macbook air a69 2010, 2011, a1466. Screwdriver set for macbook, triwing phillips pentalobe 5 pentalobe t5 pentalobe t6 screwdrivers repair tool kit for apple macbook mac retina pro air 4.
Replacement macbook air battery screwdriver kit 4 pack rubber case feet with 10 pcs screws 2 piece screwdriver set for apple macbook air pro with retina display a69 a1466 5. Well have to wait to check for battery compatibility between the two generations. Macbook air 11 and repair tool kit mac parts and send in mac repair service for your apple macbook, macbook pro, imac, iphone or ipad. Apple macbook air 2011 a69 disassembly guide sellbroke. They have since been used on other macbook pro, macbook air and iphone models. All five versions of the 11inch macbook air late2010, mid 2011, mid2012, mid20 and early2014 include eight 2.
Cracking open the apple macbook air 2011 11inch zdnet. Whether you own or are considering a 2010 or 2011 base model 11. Jun 04, 2018 here are the macs that will work with macos mojave. What is the correct pentalobe screwdriver size for a macbook air.
Your mac provides several tools to help you identify it. Jul 22, 2011 as on the 2010 macbook air and some iphone 4s, apple used tamperresistant pentalobe screws on the 2011 air s bottom cover. This video will show and explain how to take apart the 11 macbook air model a70. Macbook air from 2010 and 2011 do use the same sata ssds as the 2012 model does. Im taking out the two 2gb ram modules, and replacing with two crucial 4gb ram modules and a crucial 256gb ssd. A 17inch version was sold from april 2006 to june 2012. Macbook air mid 2011 battery replacement ifixit i cant vouch for the quality of these, but i dont know what other retailers might sell them in the uk. Bottom case screws and pentalobe screwdriver for macbook air. Pentalobe 5 for opening the back panel screws, support macbook air a1465 a1466 a69 a70, macbook pro with retina display a1425 a1502 a98. How to access files on failed macbook air inside my laptop. The inch macbook air enclosure is made of aluminum, a material highly desired by recyclers. Laprite 5 in 1 screwdriver set for apple macbook, macbook air, macbook pro fits all models compatible models. Related links apple macbook air fall 2010 core 2 duo 1. P5 pentalobe bottom case screws x10, screwdriver apple.
Emc numbers, however, are unique with 2471 for the 11inch model and 2469 for the inch model and has painstakingly documented these details for your convenience. May 21, 2015 this video will show and explain how to take apart the 11 macbook air model a70. Macbook air 11 inch or inch all version macbook pro inch 15 inch or 17 inch all version macbook inch all version 2015 new macbook all version this kit includes 4 screwdrivers and 1 help stick. Macbook screwdriver set, professional macbook screwdriver repair tool kit with torx t4 t5 t6 t8 y 2. Bottom case screws set with screwdriver compatible with the 11. For apple macbook air 11 bottom cover screws screwdriver. Macbook tool kit laprite 5 in 1 screwdriver set for. Cracking open the apple macbook air 2011 11inch cracking open observations. The owc envoy enclosure has been specifically designed for use only with the factory ssd found installed in apple macbook air 2010 and 2011 models. Macbook air 11inch or inch 2010, 2011, 2012 models for the following procedure you will need torx t5 screwdriver and 5point torx plus pentalobe compatible screwdriver. Unfollow screws macbook air to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Material use for inch macbook air packaging the packaging for inch macbook air uses corrugated cardboard made from over. As with the 2nd generation airs, the 2011 notebooks are available in 11inch and inch models.
Macbook tool kit laprite 5 in 1 screwdriver set for apple. How to take apart the 11 macbook air model a70 youtube. The box also lists the apple part number it starts with m. Macbook pro repair tool kit for model a98 and a1502. Macbook air 11inch or inch 20102011, 2012, 20 current models for the following procedure you will need torx t5 screwdriver and 5point torx plus pentalobe compatible screwdriver. To determine which macbook you have, you can use your laptops serial number to find the model. Its normal status that magnetic screwdriver may lose magnetic force during shipping or storage they. Cracking open the apple macbook air 2011 inch zdnet. Unfollow screwdriver macbook air to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Macbook air mid 2011 teardown amazon web services.
Aug 11, 2019 anandtech was the first to tear into the original macbook air and found that it is not difficult to replace the battery, although it does require the removal of a whopping nineteen screws. Do not attempt to install or use the owc aura ssd in the envoy as you can damage the aura drive, the envoy enclosure or both and such damage is not covered under warranty. The 11inch macbook air is a very good ultraportable, but some. The macbook air is a little more limited, but you should be able to upgrade the ssd. As with the macbook pro, the airs sandy bridge bump jettisons the core 2 duo processors and the nvidia chipsets that have accompanied them since the unibody macbooks were introduced in late. Thunderbolt port secretnoforn sonic screwdriver users guide nov 2012 5. Bottom case screws and p5 pentalobe screwdriver for macbook air 11 inch and inch. An unboxing of my new macbook air i ordered off apples site last week. Disassembly instructions of apple macbook air 2011 a69 mc965lla. How can i open the 2011 macbook air without damaging the screws. In july 2011, apple released the 3nd generation macbook air model a69. The mid2011 macbook air line shares model numbers with earlier macbook air models, and consequently, these cannot be used for external differentiation. Suitable ssds for model number a69 and a70 and model identifier.
On the original product packaging or receipt you can find the serial number on a barcode label on the box. Click the model name for detailed technical specifications. The macbook pro sometimes unofficially abbreviated as mbp is a line of macintosh portable computers introduced in january 2006, by apple inc. Pentalobe screws long 2 and short 8 one set screwdriver. On the contrary, the macbook air is still an awesome machine. It just they change the screw types often in new models and want to make sure as soon as it arrives i have the right screw driver. Macbook air with a 64gb solid state drive or the top of the line. Apple macbook repair tool set airmac pro torx t5 t8 1. Macbook air 11 and repair tool kit for model a1465.
Fix macbook air 11 screwdriver repair kit torx t8 t5. Macbook pro 15 17 inches a1278 a1286 a1297 2009 2010 2011 2012. T8 torx hinge screws x6 apple macbook air a69 2010, 2011. Macbook air models are organized by the year they were introduced, starting with the most recent.
Use the info obtained in step 2 to see if your macbook is listed in the compatibility list below. Have to disagree with you there, the only portable apple makes that has torx screws in the bottom case is the new macbook air. Cracking open the apple macbook air 2011 inch techrepublic. You can remove these screws using a special screwdriver bit or a small. Aug 06, 2011 an unboxing of my new macbook air i ordered off apples site last week. Core i5 or core i7 processors 128 or 256 gb flash memory 4 gb ddr3 sdram intel hd 3000 graphics with 384 mb ram shared with system ram thunderbolt port and sd slot. Sep 08, 2011 as with the 2010 macbook air and inch 2011 model, the 2011 11inch macbook air is simple to disassembled, once you remove the bottom cover. It is the higherend model of the macbook family, sitting above the consumerfocused macbook air, and is available in inch and 16inch screen sizes. Its normal status that magnetic screwdriver may lose magnetic force during shipping or storage they can. This item fits for all macbook air models 11 inch a70, a1465 and inch a69, a1466. I use wiha myself, but theyre kind of pricey really nice though. What is the correct pentalobe screwdriver size for.