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Loose pentalobe screw of my MacBook Pro

One of the pentalobe screws for my MacBook Pro seems to be loose. Would that cause damage to the chassis or internals if not tightened right away?

Furthermore, is there a way I can tighten it myself, and is there some reliable place where I can purchase a pentalobe screw driver?


Thanks in advance.

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 13.2

Posted on Apr 3, 2023 2:26 AM

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Apr 3, 2023 5:14 AM in response to Michealmate

Michealmate wrote:

One of the pentalobe screws for my MacBook Pro seems to be loose. Would that cause damage to the chassis or internals if not tightened right away?

possibly, but I'm not certain.

Furthermore, is there a way I can tighten it myself, and is there some reliable place where I can purchase a pentalobe screw driver?

you can get the pentalobe screw driver on it's own from OWC. but for a few extra dollars you can get a NewerTech 14 Piece Toolkit - All the screwdrivers, Torx, Pentalobe, pry tools & more you need. (also OWC)

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Apr 3, 2023 7:28 AM in response to Michealmate

If you have an Apple-owned store available to you, you can make a free appointment for a hardware issue and they will inspect your computer, run bench diagnostics, and address any simple issue you point out, such as loose screws. If no parts are used, there will be no charge.

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Loose pentalobe screw of my MacBook Pro

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