MacBook Air 13" Late 2020 Lower Case Replacement
Use this guide to replace the lower case on...
| Entity MID / Identifier | /diy/procedure/ifixit_142550 |
|---|---|
| RDF & Freebase Types | /type/topic /diy/procedure /domain/hardware_repair |
| Subject Hardware Entity | MacBook Air 13" Late 2020 (dev_macbook_air_13_late_2020) • OEM: Apple • Category: Laptop • Repairability: 5.0/10 |
| Procedural Complexity | Rating: Easy • Estimated Duration: 120 minutes |
| Compound Value Types (CVTs) | 2 Ordered Step Records (/diy/step_record) with instruction text, warning levels, and CDN media |
| Topological Tool Dependencies | 1 Hardware Tools (/tool/hardware) |
| Required Replacement Parts | 3 Component Entities (/part/component) |
| Provenance & Attribution | Source: iFixit Open Library • Author: Community Contributor • License: CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 |
Required Hardware Tools (1)
/tool/hardware- P5 Pentalobe Screwdriver Retina MacBook Pro and Air (Repair Tool)
Replacement Components & Consumables (3)
/part/component- MacBook Air 13" (Late 2018-Late 2020) Lower Case Screw Set (Replacement Part)
- MacBook Air 13" (A2337, Late 2020) Lower Case (Replacement Part)
- MacBook Pro (A1706/A1707/A1708/A2141/A2159/A2289) and MacBook Air (A2179/A2337) Plastic Feet (Replacement Part)
Step-by-Step Instructions (2 Steps)
Compound Value Type Disassembly FlowStep 1
Before starting this procedure, you should disable your Mac's Auto Boot feature. Auto Boot powers on your Mac when you open the lid, and may be accidentally triggered during disassembly. Use this guide to disable Auto Boot. If your MacBook is running Big Sur v11.1 or later, disabling Auto Boot may not work. You can proceed normally, but make sure to disconnect the battery as soon as you're inside. Completely power off and unplug your MacBook before you start. Close the display and flip the entire laptop upside-down. Use a P5 driver to remove the following screws: Two 7.9 mm screws Two 7.3 mm screws Six 2.6 mm screws Throughout this repair, keep track of each screw and make sure it goes back exactly where it came from to avoid damaging your MacBook.
Step 2
Wedge your fingers between the display and the lower case and pull upward to pop off the lower case. Remove the lower case. To reinstall the lower case: Set it in place and press firmly to engage the two hidden clips underneath. You should feel and hear them snap into place.
