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Screw Size for unibodyMBP Back Cover

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allanibanez

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Oct 11, 2008
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The rear cover of my mbp is quite badly aligned; the left side of it near the cooling fan entrance overhangs quite a lot, which is what i think is causing my screen to squeak when it is moved as there is some obvious friction here. Anyway, i wouldnt mind taking the back panel off and realigning it properly to see if it cures the issue, however im not sure what size screwdriver to use. I have a phillips #00 and it has managed to remove 3 of the screws but there is still a good 5 i cant get out. Is #00 the right size or do i need to go smaller still/get a better #00 screw driver.

Any tips on getting these tiny screws out would be appreciated!
 
allanibanez said:
Found exactly what i need on iFixIT however im in the UK so shipping is going to take ages and cost the same as the screwdrivers themselves! Anything UK based that anyone knows of? Ideally this is what im trying to get http://www.ifixit.com/Apple-Parts/20-Piece-Bit-Driver-Kit/IF145-015
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I purchased a kit containing the exact same bits (and more) last weekend from Maplins for £8.

For some reason the kit I bought is not listed on their website but is available in store. So you know what to look/ask for, the kit is made by Rolson and comes in a little black and red pouch.
 
Jsimon9633 said:
its double 00 phillips

here buy this

http://eshop.macsales.com/item/Newer Technology/TOOLKIT11/

has most of the tools youll need to open any laptop
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$18 is Re-dic-u-lous. Go to Sears (one w/ a hardware store). You can get a jewelers AKS "precision screwdriver set" for $4-5. A #6 Torx driver will run you another $3.

Alternative, try Microcenter. I recently bought an entire set of Torx 4-20 + Philips 00-1 and 1.4-3mm slot drivers for $10.
 
Chupa Chupa said:
$18 is Re-dic-u-lous. Go to Sears (one w/ a hardware store). You can get a jewelers AKS "precision screwdriver set" for $4-5. A #6 Torx driver will run you another $3.

Alternative, try Microcenter. I recently bought an entire set of Torx 4-20 + Philips 00-1 and 1.4-3mm slot drivers for $10.
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ok hah, I believe you. I just got that because I saw it and to me 18 dollars didnt sound bad :)

but yes any person that wants to mess with their laptop should have some set of tools to do it correctly :)
 
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