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Intro History: MacBook Pro 15" Retina Display Late 2013 Upper Case Assembly Replacement

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Device
MacBook Pro 15" Retina Display Mid 2012
Type
replacement
Thing
Upper Case Assembly
Title
MacBook Pro 15" Retina Display Mid 2012 Upper Case Assembly Replacement
Introduction
The battery, keyboard, trackpad, and upper case are all stuck together. If you break one of these components, you will need to replace the entire assembly. Follow this guide to do so.
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Conclusion
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
Author
iRobot
Public
Yes

Tools

  • MacBook Pro and Air 5-Point Pentalobe Screwdriver x1 added.
  • iFixit Opening Tool x1 added.
  • Spudger x1 added.
  • T5 Torx Screwdriver x1 added.
  • TR8 Torx Security Screwdriver x1 added.

Parts

  • MacBook Pro 15" Retina (Mid 2012-Early 2013) Upper Case Assembly x1 added.

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