Trackpad adjusting tool

[terra]

Hi everyone,

Which tool do I need to get to adjust the trackpad on a macbook 15 inch from 2009 and where can I order it?

There is a star shaped screw in the back.

Thanks

 

[gngan]

Check out ifixit.com

 

[SDColorado]

I have never seen the screw in question, but it sounds like you may need the P5 Pentalobe screwdriver from iFixit

Edit: gngan beat me too it 🙂

 

[bartvk]

If you can handle a delivery time of 2 or more weeks, DealExtreme has a pentalobe that I've had success with:
http://www.dx.com/p/bamboo-joint-sh...be-screwdriver-for-apple-macbook-green-152674

Edit: if you happen to live in Europe, they can deliver somewhat faster.

 

[terra]

Thanks!

 

[DeltaMac]

I'm pretty sure that single screw on the bottom of the trackpad takes a T6 torx, not one of the pentalobe tools.
Much easier to find...

iFixit doesn't appear to have a repair guide that takes you through those ~2009 trackpads.

The best adjustment "tool" for those, believe it or not, are post-it notes.
Find Apple's service manual for that, such as here

 

[terra]

I think youre right!could you elaborate a l;ittle on the post it note use..?

 

[DeltaMac]

I think youre right!could you elaborate a l;ittle on the post it note use..?

Yes, Apple's service manual tells you how to do that, even has pictures (actually drawings, but it's pretty clear.)