Want to replace lower case on MacBook Pro myself

[eugeneoc]

Hi

I have a 3 month old Mac Book Pro bought in the USA which I have dented badly over the SuperDrive area. I want to replace the lower case myself (seen the quote for the work by a reseller in Ireland, very expensive)

I've seen this

http://www.ifixit.com/MacBook-Parts/MacBook-Pro-15-Inch-Core-2-Duo-Upper-Case/IF185-041

I have the serial number A1226 on the bottom of the lower case, would this one do the job if I bought the screwdrivers it also sells and follow the instructions to the letter.

Thanks for any advice

 

[MacDann]

I'm confused - you say you need a lower case, but the part you reference on ifixit.com is the top case.

The top case is pretty easy to replace - the bottom case is a major undertaking, as you pretty much have to remove everything.

Can you clarify what you're looking for, or exactly where the damage is on your machine?

MacDann

 

[toxthexnines]

Is it really bad? Pictures?

If it isnt i would just buy a case for it and it would cover it up.

But thats just me.

 

[eugeneoc]

Sorry I meant the lower case of course. Ok so its a lot of work, I understand that.

Here is a picture, I damaged the SuperDrive port.

 

[MacDann]

Ouch.

Good luck - you might be able to find a lower case with ifixit.com or one of the other parts places, but you're looking at a major undertaking to replace it.

MacDann

 

[eugeneoc]

Yes I know. Could you sent a brief list of places to check if at all possible. Going to get the part delivered to New York, i'll bring it back to Ireland.

 

[crazyskillz07]

Cant u just bend it back for now?

 

[eugeneoc]

Thank you friend whoever you are out there, I've just used a flat head screwdriver to bent the port back open and rescue a trapped CD. Works ok now! Can live with the dent in the upper case f**k it!

Real macgyver job, what the hell!

And to think a Irish reseller quoted nearly 1000 euros to replace the SuperDrive and lower case. What a AppleScam!

 

[toxthexnines]

Ouch.

Since you got it working, i would recommend a speck case for it. You wouldn't notice it as easily.

 

[opsldo]

Found one

I just ordered an A1226 bottom Case off Ebay for 79.99. Here is the link.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290198297288

I hope it helps you. I am looking forward to making my MACBOOK PRO new again. I had a very similar incident and about the same amount of damage.

 

[duffyanneal]

If you remove the top cover you can probably bend the case back close to normal.