The process of disassembling a MacBook isn't particularly difficult, but it does require you to remove a number of different screws to open up the case. Once the top of the case has been removed, you can access the parts inside for repair, replacement or upgrades.
While the li-ion cells in your laptop are probably not something you want on fire, in many cases you can carefully disassemble the cells and salvage them, DO NOT OPEN INDIVIDUAL CELLS, SET THEM ON FIRE, OR INGEST THEM.
1:0516:20Apply some heat and then use the precision knife to create enough space to insert a triangle openingMoreApply some heat and then use the precision knife to create enough space to insert a triangle opening.
0:0411:34Welcome to the iPad air take apart guide to remove the glass digitizer you will need to apply someMoreWelcome to the iPad air take apart guide to remove the glass digitizer you will need to apply some heat around the edge of the display applying heat loosens the adhesive next use a suction cup to
Use a screwdriver to loosen (but don't remove) the speaker's terminals. Then, insert guitar picks between the speaker cone and the magnet. Don't use paper picks; they'll break. Slide the picks (there should be at least three of them) up and down to separate the speaker's components.
0:2813:35Both three screws will be the same size then off without mixing those two up.MoreBoth three screws will be the same size then off without mixing those two up.
0:4723:35And pull that display assembly away from the phone base and you can utilize your fingernail or aMoreAnd pull that display assembly away from the phone base and you can utilize your fingernail or a plastic opening tool to go ahead and assist bringing the display assembly.
1:025:40Stand up from the case it is always good to have spare screws and standoffs laying around. And theMoreStand up from the case it is always good to have spare screws and standoffs laying around. And the first thing we are going to do is to remove all these screws.
Computer disassembly
Turn the keyboard upside down and use a Phillips screwdriver to remove all the screws at the back. Insert the slot screwdriver into the space bewteen top and bottom pieces at sides and open it up. You should hear a snap that means it is opened. Detach top and buttom pieces.
0:319:49At this point you're going to remove one screw near the battery connector. This will allow you toMoreAt this point you're going to remove one screw near the battery connector. This will allow you to release the battery and take the battery. Out. At this point we can unplug the battery.
SATA uses simple cables that are keyed to fit on the drive and motherboard connector one way. Connect one end of the SATA cable to the drive, and the other end to an available SATA port on your motherboard, and you're halfway there. Some SATA data cables come with L-shaped ends, which can help keep cables tidy.
Touch ID (the power button): Press to turn on your MacBook Pro (or just lift the lid or press any key).