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I need to repair what I’ve identified as an early 2015 MacBook Air (Model A1466, EMC2925). Every guide lists 10 screws to remove. However, I can only see 6: 4 on the leading edge of the front of the computer, and 2 on either corner of the hinge side. I used a plastic wedge to pop two plastic snaps on the sides, but the hinge side won’t come apart without using a lot of force, and it seems as if I’m bending the case. Is there something I’m missing?
I think you mis identified your system! I’m suspecting you have in fact a 2016/17 13” MacBook Pro Function Key model which uses USB-C connections for the charger. It has 6 screws unlike the older 2015 13” MacBook Air or Pro systems. Here’s a comparison of the bottom cover & the guides for each:
2015 13” MacBook Air & Guides201513” MacBook Pro & Guides
2016 13” MacBook Pro & Guides2017 13” MacBook Pro & Guides
Well, I just figured it out. After removing the 6 screw, the case is actually removed by sliding the bottom away from the hinge side.
