I'm trying to disassemble a MacBook Pro, model number A1989, to remove
the hard drive. The screwdrivers I have do not mach the shape or size of
the bottom panel case screws. I believe the screws are pentalobe type.
Does anyone know the exact size screwdriver that will fit these screws?
On 17/1/22 11:44 am, David Farber wrote:Hi Clifford,
I'm trying to disassemble a MacBook Pro, model number A1989, to remove
the hard drive. The screwdrivers I have do not mach the shape or size
of the bottom panel case screws. I believe the screws are pentalobe
type. Does anyone know the exact size screwdriver that will fit these
screws?
I don't have the right pentalobe bit, but I find that a 1.4mm flat blade miniature screwdriver gets them undone ok. Ugly, but it works without mangling the screw, if you use a bit of downforce. Not kind to the
driver, but those can be sharpened or replaced.
Clifford Heath.
On 1/16/2022 5:56 PM, Clifford Heath wrote:
On 17/1/22 11:44 am, David Farber wrote:Hi Clifford,
I'm trying to disassemble a MacBook Pro, model number A1989, to
remove the hard drive. The screwdrivers I have do not mach the shape
or size of the bottom panel case screws. I believe the screws are
pentalobe type. Does anyone know the exact size screwdriver that will
fit these screws?
I don't have the right pentalobe bit, but I find that a 1.4mm flat
blade miniature screwdriver gets them undone ok. Ugly, but it works
without mangling the screw, if you use a bit of downforce. Not kind to
the driver, but those can be sharpened or replaced.
Clifford Heath.
I don't want to risk mangling the screw head unless it's a last resort
type of thing.
I'm trying to disassemble a MacBook Pro, model number A1989, to remove
the hard drive. The screwdrivers I have do not mach the shape or size of
the bottom panel case screws. I believe the screws are pentalobe type.
Does anyone know the exact size screwdriver that will fit these screws?
On 17/1/22 1:19 pm, David Farber wrote:After some further research, this has all become moot because I found
On 1/16/2022 5:56 PM, Clifford Heath wrote:
On 17/1/22 11:44 am, David Farber wrote:Hi Clifford,
I'm trying to disassemble a MacBook Pro, model number A1989, to
remove the hard drive. The screwdrivers I have do not mach the shape
or size of the bottom panel case screws. I believe the screws are
pentalobe type. Does anyone know the exact size screwdriver that
will fit these screws?
I don't have the right pentalobe bit, but I find that a 1.4mm flat
blade miniature screwdriver gets them undone ok. Ugly, but it works
without mangling the screw, if you use a bit of downforce. Not kind
to the driver, but those can be sharpened or replaced.
Clifford Heath.
I don't want to risk mangling the screw head unless it's a last resort
type of thing.
Try it. You'll find that the screwdriver is much more vulnerable than
the screw, and even if something does yield, the pentalobe is still structurally intact. I've done it multiple times on my Macbook with no visible damage to any of the screws.
CH.
On Sunday, January 16, 2022 at 4:44:40 PM UTC-8, David Farber wrote:
I'm trying to disassemble a MacBook Pro, model number A1989, to remove
the hard drive. The screwdrivers I have do not mach the shape or size of
the bottom panel case screws. I believe the screws are pentalobe type.
Does anyone know the exact size screwdriver that will fit these screws?
The sizes are not standard, really. So, usually pentalobe drivers are sold in
sets of two or three sizes. 1.2mm pentalobe was the label on the one that fits my A1370 Air. Some come labeled "P2" "P5" "P6" or "0.8mm".
"P5" and 1.2mm are the same.
I'd not recommend trying non-fitting drivers, those screws are stainless and generally soft enough that a steel driver can hurt them.
I'm trying to disassemble a MacBook Pro, model number A1989, to remove
the hard drive. The screwdrivers I have do not mach the shape or size of
the bottom panel case screws. I believe the screws are pentalobe type.
Does anyone know the exact size screwdriver that will fit these screws?
I'd not recommend trying non-fitting drivers, those screws are stainless and generally soft enough that a steel driver can hurt them.
I'm trying to disassemble a MacBook Pro, model number A1989, to remove
the hard drive.
iFixit.com.
Unfortunately, I couldn't find much for your specific MacBook: ><https://www.ifixit.com/Search?query=Macbook%20Pro%20A1989>
In article <05jeug9jg7uhq8dvuo3ss2n3i2oah5ot3c@4ax.com>,
Jeff Liebermann <jeffl@cruzio.com> wrote:
I'm trying to disassemble a MacBook Pro, model number A1989, to remove >>>the hard drive.
iFixit.com.
Unfortunately, I couldn't find much for your specific MacBook: >><https://www.ifixit.com/Search?query=Macbook%20Pro%20A1989>
There's an Apple (and other devices) knowledgebase, courtesy of
Louis Rossmann and community efforts, where you may find all sorts
of tips/hints ...
https://wiki2.rossmanngroup.com/index.php
He also links a lot of the specific tools needed to open/service
Macbooks etc. on most of his board-repair related YouTube videos :-
https://www.youtube.com/user/rossmanngroup/videos
On Wed, 19 Jan 2022 17:57:44 +0000 (GMT), mjb@signal11.invalid (Mike)
wrote:
In article <05jeug9jg7uhq8dvuo3ss2n3i2oah5ot3c@4ax.com>,
Jeff Liebermann <jeffl@cruzio.com> wrote:
I'm trying to disassemble a MacBook Pro, model number A1989, to remove >>>> the hard drive.
iFixit.com.
Unfortunately, I couldn't find much for your specific MacBook:
<https://www.ifixit.com/Search?query=Macbook%20Pro%20A1989>
There's an Apple (and other devices) knowledgebase, courtesy of
Louis Rossmann and community efforts, where you may find all sorts
of tips/hints ...
https://wiki2.rossmanngroup.com/index.php
He also links a lot of the specific tools needed to open/service
Macbooks etc. on most of his board-repair related YouTube videos :-
https://www.youtube.com/user/rossmanngroup/videos
Thanks. I found that MacBook A1989 link at: <https://repair.wiki/w/A1989_2018_13%E2%80%9D_Touchbar_MacBook_Pro>
However, no disassembly instructions or tool specs. Still, quite
useful for troubleshooting and component level repairs.
https://wiki2.rossmanngroup.com/index.php
He also links a lot of the specific tools needed to open/service
Macbooks etc. on most of his board-repair related YouTube videos :-
https://www.youtube.com/user/rossmanngroup/videos
Thanks. I found that MacBook A1989 link at: ><https://repair.wiki/w/A1989_2018_13%E2%80%9D_Touchbar_MacBook_Pro>
However, no disassembly instructions or tool specs. Still, quite
useful for troubleshooting and component level repairs.
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