MacBook Pro 15" Retina Display Mid 2015 Feet Replacement

Step 1 Lower Case

• Remove the following P5 pentalobe screws securing the lower case to the MacBook Pro:
• Eight 3.1 mm
• Two 2.3 mm
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Step 2



• Lifting from the edge nearest the clutch cover, lift the lower case off the MacBook Pro.
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Step 3
• The lower case has two plastic pegs (red) that fit into plastic clips in the upper case (orange).
• During reassembly, gently push down the center of the lower case to reattach the case to its two plastic clips.
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Step 4 Feet
• Peel away any stickers from the backside of the rear case covering the feet you have chosen to replace.
• Any stickers you remove will most likely be unsalvageable for re-use. That's okay! Your MacBook does not need them to function.
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Step 5

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• Remove any broken or damaged feet.
• If the foot you are replacing is still intact, you can use your tweezers push it out from the inside.
• If the old foot is difficult to remove, use a hair dryer or a heat gun to apply some heat to the area and loosen the adhesive.
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Step 6
• Scrub the foot cavity with adhesive remover to remove any remaining adhesive.
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Step 7
• Wipe the foot cavity with an isopropyl alcohol prep pad to remove any cleaner residue and prep the area for the adhesive on the new foot.
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Step 8
• Peel a replacement foot from the plastic backing.
• The adhesive is fairly strong—make sure that you are peeling the foot up, not tearing the plastic backing.
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Step 9
• Align the new foot inside the cavity.
• Make sure the alignment nub on the foot is lined up with the small hole near the perimeter of the pad.
• You may want to use a pencil to lightly mark where the alignment nub is located. Be careful not to scratch the lower case with your pencil.
• Lay the foot down while keeping it properly aligned.
• Check for proper alignment from the inside of the case. The alignment nub should be slightly visible through the alignment hole.
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Step 10
• Press the new foot into place firmly with your finger, then apply pressure by pinching the foot from either side of the case with your finger and your thumb.
• Maintain pressure for 30 seconds to set the pressure-sensitive adhesive.
• Repeat the last seven steps for any remaining broken or worn feet.
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