What Size Screwdriver Is Needed For MacBook Pro?

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A

1.5 mm flat-blade (slotted)

screwdriver could easily remove these screws, which were originally mistaken for 5-point Torx screws.

What kind of screwdriver do I need to open a MacBook Pro?


1.2mm P5 Precision Pentalobe Screwdriver

for MacBook Air and Pro Retina Laptop Opening Repair Tools.

Is P5 and T5 screwdriver the same?

❤ 5 point (P5) screwdriver used for opening the back panel

screws

. ❤ 6 point (T5) screwdriver used for taking off the battery and fan screws. ❤ Magnetic bit, easily handling of all the tiny electronics screws.

Is Torx the same as Pentalobe?


It’s similar to a Torx

—except that the points have a rounder shape, and it has five points instead of six. … To further complicate matters, Apple occasionally refers to these as “Pentalobe security screws.” Please don’t confuse them with security Torx.

What size are MacBook screws?

Pentalobe screw sizes include TS1 (0.8 mm, used on every iPhone starting with the iPhone 4),

TS4 (1.2 mm, used on the MacBook Air and the MacBook Pro with Retina display)

, and TS5 (1.5 mm, used on the 2009 MacBook Pro battery).

Where do the long screws go MacBook Pro 2012?

The long screws go in

the middle holes near the hinge

. Basically if the MBP is upside-down with the hinge facing away from you, then the long screws go in the holes at the top most holes, though the first left most corner screw near the hinge is small.

What is a T5 bit?

The Torx T5 screw is

a common specialty (or security) screw used in consumer electronics, cell phones, and tablets

. … Use this precision Torx T5 screwdriver for DIY or professional electronics repair. The Torx T5 screw is a common specialty (or security) screw used in consumer electronics, cell phones, and tablets.

How do you open a MacBook laptop?

  1. Shut down all applications and programs. Turn off your MacBook. …
  2. Unplug the device from its electrical source. …
  3. Put the MacBook on a clean towel on a table. …
  4. Find the coin slot and turn it clockwise with the edge of a coin. …
  5. Find the eight screws around the border of the MacBook. …
  6. Things You’ll Need.

How big is a P5 Pentalobe screwdriver?

P5 Pentalobe Screwdriver

1.2mm

5-Point Precision Magnetic Screwdriver for MacBook Air and Pro Retina Laptop Opening Repair Tools.

What size are MacBook Air screws?

Pentalobe

1.2mm

screws are used in MacBook Air cases.

How do I open my MacBook Pro without the tool?

You can use a

plastic like ShapeLock

to form your own screw driver tip, but it probably won’t have enough force to unscrew or screw them successfully. You could use superglue to attach a smaller hex wrench to the screw, then nail polish remover to detach it.

Can I add memory to MacBook Pro?

Upgrade RAM on MacBook Pro and MacBook

Not all MacBooks and MacBook Pros let you upgrade the RAM. If your model allows RAM upgrades, you’ll need to remove the computer’s back cover to access the memory module and perform a MacBook RAM upgrade. There’s unfortunately

no way to

upgrade memory for MacBook Air models.

What size is P5?

The dimensions of P5 size is 14 x 21.5 cm or 140 x 215 mm or

5.5 x 8.5 inches

.

What size is a T6 screw?

Size Inch P to P Metric P to P T6

.066′′


1.70 mm
T7 .078′′ 1.99 mm T8 .090′′ 2.31 mm T9 .098′′ 2.50 mm

What are TX screws?

A

Torx screw

is a type of screw characterized by a six-lobed, star-patterned screw drive. Torx drive is a trademark commonly referred to as star drive or, simply, a six-lobe. It’s often abbreviated to TX or 6lobe. The ISO name is hexalobular.

What can I use instead of a T9 screwdriver?

  • Flathead screwdriver.
  • Coin.
  • Butter knife.
  • Hacksaw.
  • Toothbrush.
  • Old CD.
  • Pliers.
  • Thumbnail.

Why does Apple use proprietary screws?

Most of the screws inside the iphones are just phillips or cross head. Some being torx. Its important to like all products, keep them organized while working on the phones, to prevent you from putting them in the wrong place,

and causing damage and fit issues

.

What tool do you need to open MacBook?

Use this

precision P5 pentalobe screwdriver

to open Retina MacBook and MacBook Air laptops. The P5 driver is compatible with the 5-point star shaped pentalobe 5IPR security fasteners used on the bottom of some Apple laptops.

What shape is a pentalobe screwdriver?

The pentalobe is a

five-pointed, flower-shaped screw

—and it’s famous for being Apple’s tiny security screw of choice. Mechanically, the pentalobe tends to be inferior to other screws.

What screwdriver do I need to open Iphone?

For most iPhones, you’ll need a

pentalobe screwdriver and a #000 Phillips driver

. You can order these individually from iFixit, or get an essential/pro tech toolkit which will also include any and all other tools that you’ll need to perform most repairs.

What is smallest Torx size?

Torx Size Imperial Point to Point (inches) Metric Point to Point T1 .031′′ .81mm T2 .036′′ .93mm T3 .046′′ 1.10mm T4 .050′′

1.28mm
Charlene Dyck
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Charlene Dyck
Charlene is a software developer and technology expert with a degree in computer science. She has worked for major tech companies and has a keen understanding of how computers and electronics work. Sarah is also an advocate for digital privacy and security.