By default, the 11inch mid2012 macbook air models originally were configured with either 64 gb or 128 gb of flash storage. Torx t5 screwdriver for battery, track pad, logic board, dcin board, ssd drive. Newertech tool kit for servicing apple macbook air. This ssd is only compatible with apple products released at the same. Pentalobe screws were adopted by apple starting in 2009, when they were first implemented in the 15inch macbook pro.
Macbook air mid 2012 solidstate drive replacement. Macbook pro 15 unibody mid 2012 hard drive replacement and macbook pro 15 retina display mid 2012 ssd replacement user3439894 jan 27 19 at 22. I bought these tools to help me upgrade the ssd in my early 2014 macbook air. Ssd on macbook air 2010,2011, 2012 aluminum macbook 2008 and otherfor internal screws of logic board, cpu fan, dvd optical drive on most macbook. What screwdriver size is needed for macbook pro mid 2012 back cover. Trigram y shape 3 point screwdriver for macbook a42 macbook pro a1278.
Apple warns of ssd failures in mid2012 macbook air and. At first glance, the 128 gb ssd is almost exactly the same as last years but upon. Airport cardssd screw torx t5 replacement for macbook air 11. The p5 driver is compatible with the 5point star shaped pentalobe 5ipr security fasteners used on the bottom of some apple laptops. All the componentsincluding ram and ssdare proprietary. Owc 250gb aura pro 6g ssd upgrade for 2012 macbook air. Diy replace 128gb ssd in macbook air mid 2012 with 480gb ssd duration. Haimay 5 pieces screwdriver tool kit pentalobe screwdriver for macbook air pro and retina. Macbook pro macbook air screwdriver repair tool kit. Apple service part replacement for macbook air a1466 we carry parts and tools for all apple and amazon kindle models. Feather m12 ssd 128gb and tools, macos sata ssd upgrade for apple macbook air 2012, a1465 emc 2558 and a1466 emc 2559. Things became even more difficult after i found someone who had a pentalobe screwdriver, only to discover that there were different size pentalobe bits for an iphone and macair. In addition, if its a mid2012 model or earlier, the macbook air is on. This macbook air uses a proprietary storage drive connector, and is therefore not compatible with common m.
Likewise, the inch mid2012 macbook air models originally were configured with either 128 gb or 256 gb of flash storage, again, at the time of purchase. Whether its for the base 11 model only offering a 64gb ssd or the base model offering just a 128gb ssd, installing an aura pro 6g ssd is the best enhancement for the 2012 macbook air. This kit includes two screwdrivers, one helper stick. I want to upgrade my old mac air model a70 2411 2012, 09. It requires a special pentalobe screwdriver for some of. Step 1 check compatibility macbook air late 2010 working high sierra, m2 samsung evo 860, adapter macbook air 2011 unknown macbook air 2012 unknown macbook air 20 unknown macbook air 2014 unknown macbook air early 2015 working mojave 10. Macbook pro retina late 2012 pentalobe size for case. Macbook air 11 a1465 a1466 2012 ssd card to usb adapter enclosure. It came with 128gb of ssd and i also purchased the 480512gb replacement from owc. Drilling p5 pentalobe on macbook pro retina late 2012. The screwdrivers removed the pentalobe screws on my mid 2012 macbook pro with no issues. All you will need is a pentalobe screwdriver to remove the backcover, and a torx screwdriver. What size pentalobe screwdriver do i need apple community. Screwdriver repair pry tool kit apple macbook air ssdhard drive upgrade.
Just wondering what the actual correct size pentalobe screw driver i would need is. Triwing phillips pentalobe 5 pentalobe t5 pentalobe t6 screwdrivers repair tool kit for apple macbook mac retina pro air. The high quality precision screwdrivers can be used in a variety of repair functions. Macbook air 11 mid 2012 solidstate drive replacement. High quality torx screwdriver t6 for apple macbook pro and pc laptop repair tool. Rion 3 piece tool kit pentalobe screwdriver for macbook. My model used pentalobe ts4 screws on the case and a single pentalobe ts5 screw to secure the ssd. Haimay 5 pieces screwdriver tool kit pentalobe screwdriver. Trying to get something via sat delivery and wondered if the same pentalobe screwdriver for iphone 44s works on the mbpr or does the mbpr. Upgrade your 2012 macbook air ssd to 1tb for more flash storage and faster speeds, and repurpose your old drive as a portable backup. Shinestar ssd to sata or usb adapter card for macbook air with cable, 2012 year only, hdd hard disk drive converter support model a1465 a1466. Where can i buy screwdriver for macbook air locally. Before you perform this repair, if at all possible, back up your existing ssd.
P5 pentalobe screwdriver retina macbook pro and air. Color combinations for pentalobe screwdriver repair tool kit apple macbook air, aliexpresscom. This kit includes one torx t5 screwdriver and one 5point torx plus pentalobe compatible screwdriver all the. This ssd is compatible with a mid 2012 macbook air 11 or laptop. The torx pentalobe drivers are nicely weighted, and being magnetic helps when removing the the base cover retaining screws which are very small. Upgrade and benchmark your 2012 macbook airs ssd toms. Just purchased torx and phillips screwdriver sets based on how tos. What size pentalobe screwdriver do i need for macbook air3,2. Macbook air a1465 a1466 iphone 5 bottom screw 5 point. Macbook air 2017 working high sierra, samsung evo 960, adapter. The last five versions of the inch macbook air late2010, mid2011, mid2012, mid20 and early2014 use eight 2. I know i need a torx 5 and a pentalobe but cannot find a reference to size. Pentalobe screwdriver repair tool kit apple macbook air.
Many macbook air ssd kits include the needed screwdriver, otherwise you can find inexpensive. Its a pentalobe on the mid 2012 macbook pro retina. Rion 3 piece tool kit pentalobe screwdriver for macbook air pro and retina. The ifixit p5 pentalobe screwdriver features a knurled grip and rubberized, ergonomic handle with swivel top. The pentalobe security screw apple nomenclature, or pentalobe screw drive, is a fivepointed tamperresistant system used by, but not limited to, apple in their products. It is not suitable for macbook retina pro late 20 and 2012 macbook pro. How to replace an ssd drive on a macbook air a1466 2012. What screwdriver size is needed for macbook pro mid 2012. P5 pentalobe screwdriver retina macbook pro and air ifixit. Proprietary screws on the case require the right screwdriver.
Based on information from ifixit, you need a p5 pentalobe screwdriver, which is 1. I just purchased my first macbook pro and it is the late 2012 with retina display. Use this precision p5 pentalobe screwdriver to open retina macbook and macbook air laptops. The ssd in a macbook air cannot be easily replaced. However, access is quite possible and even fairly simple with the right screwdriver. Can be applied for macbook air as well as macbook pro with retina display. Pentalob screw driver unboxing and instructions for apple devices. The mid 2012 macbook air has succumbed to our spudgers on june 12, 2012. What is the correct pentalobe screwdriver size for a macbook air. They have since been used on other macbook pro, macbook air and iphone models. Use this guide to upgrade or replace the solidstate drive in a macbook air mid 2012. Once you manage to take off the bottom cover, all the parts are pretty easily replaceable. Got a owc aura, but it didnt come with the tools that it was supposed to arrrgghhh so now im frantically looking for the tool i need. Screwdriver repair tool kit for apple macbook air ssdhard drive.
Nwttoolkitmba newertech tool kit for macbook air 2010 or later and all macbook pro wretina display laptop models. Owc includes the torx t5 and pentalobe compatible drivers needed to access and remove apples stock ssd. Once again, owc provides mac users an upgrade path that delivers phenomenal performance, functionality, and reliability. How to remove screws bottom back cover case macbook air. Apple warns of ssd failures in mid 2012 macbook air and offers replacement.
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