MacBook Pro 16" Late 2023 Lower Case Replacement

Written By: Alex Diaz-Kokaisl
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MacBook Pro 16" Late 2023 Lower Case Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

6

Time Required

10 - 20 minutes

Introduction

Use this guide to replace the lower case in your MacBook Pro 16" late 2023 (M3 Pro/M3 Max).

Some photos in this guide are of the previous model MacBook Pro and may contain slight visual discrepancies, but they won't affect the procedure.

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    • Completely power off and unplug your MacBook Pro before you start. Close the screen and flip the entire laptop upside-down.

    • Use a P5 Pentalobe driver to remove eight screws securing the lower case:

    • Four 9.2 mm screws

    • Four 5 mm screws

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

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    • Press a suction handle into place near the front edge of the lower case, between the screw holes.

    • Pull up on the suction handle to create a small gap under the lower case.

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    • Insert an opening pick into the gap you just created.

    • Slide the opening pick around the nearest corner and then halfway up the side of the MacBook Pro.

    • This releases the first of the hidden clips securing the lower case. You should feel and hear the clip pop free.

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    • Repeat the previous step on the other side, using an opening pick to to release the second clip.

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    • Sliding clips along the back edge of the MacBook further secure the lower case. Separating these clips may require a lot of force—consider using gloves to protect your hands from the sharp edges of the lower case.

    • Firmly pull the lower case away from the back edge, one corner at a time, to disengage the sliding clips.

    • Keep the lower case flat to the MacBook. Don't pull upward until it's completely separated.

    Wear gloves!! I just sliced my finger. 😓

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    • Remove the lower case.

    • To reinstall the lower case:

    • Set it in place and align the sliding clips near the screen hinge. Press down and slide the cover toward the hinge. It should stop sliding as the clips engage.

    • When the sliding clips are fully engaged and the lower case looks correctly aligned, press down firmly on the lower case to engage the four hidden clips underneath. You should feel and hear them snap into place.

Conclusion

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

Compare your new replacement part to the original part—you may need to transfer remaining components or remove adhesive backings from the new part before you install it.

Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our MacBook Pro 16" Late 2023 Answers community for help.

Author

Alex Diaz-Kokaisl

Member since: 16/01/22

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3 comments

Where can I buy MacBook Pro 16" Late 2023 Lower Case? Searched around the web for a while now and still no luck :( Any ideas?

Jevgenijs Dmitrijevs -

I have one genuine brand new if youre interested?

Adeel Ahmed -

@a1337 I am interested. Do you still have the 2023 Macbook Pro 16" bottom cover?

kevinliu23 -