MacBook Air 15" 2024 Lower Case Replacement

Written By: Spencer Day
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MacBook Air 15" 2024 Lower Case Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

6

Time Required

10 - 20 minutes

Introduction

Use this guide to remove or replace the lower case on your MacBook Air 15" 2024.

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    • Throughout this repair, keep track of each screw and make sure it goes back exactly where it came from.

    • Use a P5 pentalobe screwdriver to remove the four 6.4 mm‑long screws securing the lower case.

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    • Apply a suction handle to the center of the lower case's front edge.

    • Pull up on the suction handle to create a gap between the lower case and the frame.

    • Insert an opening pick into the gap.

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    • During the next two steps you'll feel and hear six snapping clips release. If a clip doesn't release, insert your opening pick farther and try again.

    • Slide the pick to the bottom right corner to release the first clip.

    • Slide the pick around the corner and up the right edge to release the next two clips.

    It is possible to break these off of the lid if you do not understand how they lock. They lock by pressing the lid straight down onto the body, not from the side. If I did it again I would find the clip, and just twist the tool to pull the two halves directly away from each other.

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    • Insert the opening pick in the original gap created with the suction handle.

    • Slide the opening pick to the bottom left corner and up the left edge to release the three remaining snapping clips.

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    • Four sliding tabs along the back edge of the MacBook firmly secure the lower case. Separating these tabs requires a lot of force—consider using gloves to protect your hands from the sharp edges of the lower case.

    • Keep the lower case flat to the frame and firmly slide it straight away from the back edge, one corner at a time, to disengage the sliding tabs.

    • Don't pull up until the cover is completely separated.

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    • Remove the lower case.

    • During reassembly:

    • Set the lower case in place and align the sliding tabs with the screw heads they slide over. Press down and slide the lower case toward the back edge to engage the tabs—it'll stop sliding as the tabs engage.

    • When one side is engaged, it may push the other out of alignment. Check both sides as you push, there should be no gap along the back edge.

    • Once the lower case is flush with the frame, press down firmly along the perimeter to engage the six snapping clips.

    • You'll hear and feel a distinct click as each clip snaps into place.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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