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what are function of the two left screws on a macbook a1181
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They attach to the hinge and the inner frame. I'd get them replaced if you can. There's a distinct possibility that you could go into an Apple store and they'd simply replace them.
If you're talking about the two screws on the power side of the older white macbook, they do nothing.
I have the same MacBook the OP has, and I've disassembled mine entirely before. You could actually look up what model it is before taking a guess.
Also, it seems to me that the screws must do something or they wouldn't be there. Maybe they're not really necessary, but I can't imagine they do absolutely nothing. Even looking aesthetically pleasing is doing something
I have the same MacBook the OP has, and I've disassembled mine entirely before. You could actually look up what model it is before taking a guess.
Also, it seems to me that the screws must do something or they wouldn't be there. Maybe they're not really necessary, but I can't imagine they do absolutely nothing. Even looking aesthetically pleasing is doing something
The 2 screws on the left side are connected to a small strip of metal. Eman is quite correct in stating that they do nothing......They don't hold anything in place (other than a strip of metal glued to the inside of the case).
There is a story that Steve Jobs wanted them there to balance the 2 screws on the right side of the bottom case which hold the topcase in place on the right side. The topcase is held in place on the left side by 2 screws inside the battery connector.
Yeah I've heard that they are purely cosmetic in order to match the 2 screws on the right hand side (that do attach the top case to the main body). Purely for symmetry.
Well, I stand corrected.
Yes, please stop guessing and look up the model number!
Yes, please stop guessing and look up the model number!
I did. I have the same MacBook. When I looked at my MacBook and thought "left" I was, of course, looking at the front of the Mac and so the two screws on my left do what I said they did. Of course, looking at the back of the Mac (which makes far more sense) the left screws do nothing.
I do know what I'm talking about, as I've completely disassembled this MacBook (and plenty of other laptops, both Mac and PC). Just a simple mistake, not a guess.
I was (and I think the thread starter and eman too) referring to the screws on the left side of the front of the MacBook..
The port/power side.
Did you mean the "other left" ?
Or are you talking about the 2 screws that connect to the topcase and screen hinges on the rear of the MacBook ?
Wow. The entire time I've been talking about the screws on the rear of the MacBook, and now that I read the OP's post, I have no idea why.