Screwdriver to remove the screws

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Screwdriver to remove the screws

Hello, I have MacBook Pro 13 inch (Late 2011). What kind of screwdriver should I use to remove the screws correctly?

MacBook Pro, OS X El Capitan (10.11.2)

Posted on Mar 12, 2016 5:55 AM

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Answer 1

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OGELTHORPE

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Mar 12, 2016 8:58 AM in response to queenofnoise13

A #00 Phillips driver to remove the bottom panel. If you are removing a HDD, you will need a #8 Torx driver.

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Answer 2

Mar 12, 2016 7:33 AM in response to queenofnoise13

Look at the screws.

They look like phillips head screws, don't they?

I would guess that means you need a phillips head screw driver.

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Allan Jones

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Mar 12, 2016 8:07 AM in response to queenofnoise13

This site:

https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/MacBook+Pro+13-Inch+Unibody+Late+2011+RAM+Replaceme nt/7651

shows tools needed to remove the back cover. It calls for a Philips 00. However, some may have a "pentalobe" pattern instead. This tool kit has both types of drivers:

http://eshop.macsales.com/item/NewerTech/TOOLKIT14/

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