Can't figure out the screw order and size in 2011 Macbook Pro. Help

Hi everyone.

Finally managed to get a 2011 Macbook Pro.


I did an SSD upgrade, but because I wasn't careful enough, I dropped the entire bottom plate screws on the floor. Found them all, but cannot figure out the order. Some are longer than others.


Anyone might have a link where I can actually see which screw goes to which hole?


Will be so helpful!


Thank you so much!

Posted on Apr 21, 2019 11:55 PM

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Posted on Apr 22, 2019 1:31 AM

You may seek guidance for placement of screws through use of fix it online pages

where images are shown in place; some also during removal. OWC may have video

of takeapart processes; iFixit has static pages with some images. ~ I'd look into both.

Powerbookmedic has some free 'repair guide' pages & 'identify by serial number' page.


Macbook Pro unibody lower case screw set (image of screws/types) - iFixit


Without knowing the display size and other exact details, some factors such as

screw length between these same year models can vary; but perhaps not much.




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Apr 22, 2019 1:31 AM in response to benyben

You may seek guidance for placement of screws through use of fix it online pages

where images are shown in place; some also during removal. OWC may have video

of takeapart processes; iFixit has static pages with some images. ~ I'd look into both.

Powerbookmedic has some free 'repair guide' pages & 'identify by serial number' page.


Macbook Pro unibody lower case screw set (image of screws/types) - iFixit


Without knowing the display size and other exact details, some factors such as

screw length between these same year models can vary; but perhaps not much.




Apr 22, 2019 12:59 PM in response to benyben

If you have the clutch cover/hinge facing away from you the three long screws are on the back row near the hinge openings 2, 3, & 4 (the three right most along the back). Shorter screws may all be the same. If not, then the ones without the shoulders go in the back left corner, and the left & right mid sides. The four remaining shoulder screws go along the front. I really don't think it matters much for the short ones as I've seen them mixed up.

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