*how* to replace the rubber feet on the macbook pro (late 2009)

Hardware or electronics stores generally sell some type of stick-on rubber feet. Peel the other two off, glue on four new feet and off you go!

If your local Apple Store cannot help you, I have noted a few links for you to check out.

http://www.ifixit.com
http://www.powerbookmedic.com
http://www.radtech.us

Good luck, and let us know.

I tried using strong double sided tape, but it only lasted a few months. I ended up taking my laptop into the Apple store to see what could be done. My MacBook was the first unibody, so my only option was to replace the entire bottom case. Initially, they wouldn't cover the damage under Apple Care. It took a bunch of arguing and talks with the manager to get my MacBook fixed under warranty and at no cost. The Genius Bar claimed the feet were just cosmetic. I'm not sure this helps you, but it's my foot story.

FYI: The manager did say the design was updated to allow the individual foots to be replaced. This would apply to your situation. I'm not sure of the steps, but my local store said it could be done.

Good luck.

I had the same problem (2 fell off). I called Apple Care phone support and they said to take it to the Genius Bar and they should be able to fix it. Went to the store 2 days ago and told then what the problem was and the Genius said that they cannot replaced the feet even though I had them, instead they have to replace to whole bottom case which was covered under warranty. So I am happy I am just waiting for them to call me when to part comes in. Also FYI the work order they gave me showed to part only costing 44.95 if it wasn't covered by warranty, which I didn't think was too bad.