Screwdriver For Macbook Pro 17 A1297 Battery

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Screwdriver For Macbook Pro 17 A1297 Battery

Hi; I need to replace a keyboard in a Mackbook Pro 17 Inch 2.8Ghz, its a A1297 model (Mid 2009).

The battery is held in by 3 x Tri Wing Screws and there appears to be some confusion around the net regarding what size Tri Wing Screws are in this model?

Can someone confirm what screwdriver, (Tri Wing?) what size, and where from?

Thanks

Posted on Feb 23, 2014 3:26 AM

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Answer 1

BobRz

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Feb 23, 2014 3:32 AM in response to JonnyAlpha

Tools are listed here:

http://www.ifixit.com/Guide/MacBook+Pro+17-Inch+Unibody+Battery+Replacement/3403

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JonnyAlpha Author

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Mar 1, 2014 12:00 AM in response to JonnyAlpha

Thanks, however, all the sets on ebay are from the US and I needed them quicker, managed to find the correct sized Tri Wing Screwdriver in a set of Rolson Screw Bits from a local Maplins shop.

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