by the way its red not pink well its more red than pink because I'm a guy and we don't like pink but i finally got it off and i just noticed that i have had it the wrong way for the pas 3 weeks !!!im suck an idiot
I have a Speck hard shell case for my MacBook. I have no problems removing the case at all. In fact, it's super easy; a kid could do it. Is this a problem with Speck covers specifically, or Incase?
I tried it and it's kind of like theres a secret, the bottom piece comes off simply, but the top piece you have to snap off kind of like a bottle-cap.
I was struggling with this for so long -- started to regret buying the case. It turns out it's all about subtlety. Rather than applying pressure to the tabs themselves, use two fingers to apply gentle pressure either side of a single tab -- it will literally pull away with such ease that you wondered how you didn't figure it out in the first place.
To reiterate: don't pull the tabs themselves, push away from the screen/body with two fingers on either side of a tab.
It's much easier and quicker to use a credit card or hard card such as a gift card. You just slide it under until you get to a clip and it pops right off.
hi i have 200 of the newest version for 2008 and up both 13 and 15 inch...i can sell them for 25 dollars which is half price...i have an ebay account for anyone interested who needs one.
I too could not get it off at first, that's cause I tried doing so when I was at my confined study desk(well, if that's what you did). So, go to a dining table or a table where there's sufficient amount of space (remember to place something soft) and if you have a moshi palm rest protection on, remember to remove it before trying to take out the bottom case; took some time to realize that. Oh, and amazingly, it's SCRATCH FREE! :) Also, it's brilliantly easy to take it out. Thanks for the video!
WOW! thank you! i didnt clean the case properly when installing and had little specks between the lid and the speck case. Looked crap. THANKS TO U! for this tip. THANKS THANKS THANKS!
looks a bit of a pain tbh , but i prob will get one for my macbook pro . but you should not put the back of your screen on your desk if you do not want it to get marks on it ??
yo damnnnn girl you can pick that afro in your arms ...;lmfao its okay people its all under controll the beast wont strike we got the hormones all under controlll
thanks this helped me so much! one question : i see condensation between the case and computer is that normal? i tired to wipe off a few times but it was there when i put the case back on
i got my incase hardshell few weeks ago, it is super easy to take it off. i really don't know why everyone is making sure a big deal saying that its hard to remove. also no scratches at all. truly best investment!
Your video was really helpful! I had a bit of a problem snapping the front cover off in the back with just my fingers because they were hurting my nails (mind, they're only about 2mm long). So I used a credit card to slip between the case and the mbp, and that did the job.
the bottom wasn't too bad to get off. the top was extremely difficult so i decided to watch this video. the top is still really hard. i probably won't continue to remove my case as often every month. too much work!
Do you get any scratches where the tabs are? I am afraid that removing it will scratch the screen where the tabs are or anywhere that the tab is touching the macbook? THANKS!
yes i did find it useless ;) jk but for everyone having problems with the corners.. one solo corner. Remove the snap on the top and the opposite corner. Once done attach the corner you were having problems with then the other corner then the top ;) dont go top first
yes i did find it useless ;) jk but for everyone having problems with the corners.. one solo corner. Remove the snap on the top and the opposite corner. Once done attach the corner you were having problems with then the other corner then the top ;) dont go top first
Great video tut, on the top case did you only snap of the back snaps and than it just completely came off? I didn't see you snap off the other 3, hope you can answer. I am getting mines very soon, thank you once again. :)
THANK YOU! THANK YOU!!! I had to send my Pro in for repair and despaired of removing the Incase (I have the pink, too). I'm VERY appreciative that you took the time to post.
@chubbymexican23 Try a thin plastic guitar plectrum, I tried that and started with the top right corner, then bottom right. Stick the plectrum in just under the incase hardshell "hook" and gently push it in just enough to make the hook turn away out from the MacBook Pro. Tried that on mine just and it came right off with no marks on the case or the shell. :)
Omg great video! I have a white macbook! Its very helpful to do it from the bottom, the only thing i did different was I snaped it more with my nail... but be careful u could scratch with that method... I did'ten, im just warning u!
Sweet vid. Took me little to no time at all to do it...not sure what folks are complaining about. Oh well...sending in my macbook to get the drive replaced. Once it comes back my case will be going right back on...yet off again for a good cleaning every now and then. Thanks again.
This video was totally useful and 0% useless. Thanks.
Still thinking about getting a case like this one (in a different hue) for my Mac. You know, I got a thin and light portable, don't want to make it too clunky. But just imagine it with a purple or black case like your on...
my bottom shell comes off without problem. However, the top shell has snaps that are alot further back relatively so there's little space to lever it off. oh well... at least it's the bottom where are the dust and crap accumulates and not the top...
It won't come out, apple tried, I tried, my dad tried, etc...
I contacted incase they said yo take it to the apple store and they can't help me there, incase won't do anything about it cuz I can't take it off so now I'm stuck with a incase too for the rest if this laptops life. Maybe u can give me more options in this case, please and thanks, respond fast, I have thus case on for 5 months straight and it won't come out!!
Its funny how u show the macbook isnt scratched then flip it over on that hard surface and then scrape you ring over it lol! Good video though. I just bought one of these (Black) today gonna grab a Moshi keyboard cover too!
wow thanks for informing us!!! i just got a new incase hardshell and i was wondering why it was so hard to take off too. but i tried your method and it really does work. thanks again!
do you have any scratches on your computer from this method? Mine doesn't, but I wanted to know if doing this multiple times after a while will scratch it. Thanks!
It's actually one of the standard pre set music clips from imovie called 44th Street. I am not sure if it is part of another song or if it is an apple original piece- I would assume it is. Thanks for the question!!
Yes, they are hard plastic, and the Incase as well as the SeeThru Satin have a rubberized exterior. But these aren't cheap plastic, they are heavy duty!
I don't think the choice is one of reliability. I have owned one of each and can say they both do an equally good job of protecting your laptop. The Incase shell is nice because it has a rubberized finish so it doesn't scratch. The Speck SeeThru is just hard plastic and easily picks up scratches, however speck also makes a SeeThru Satin which is supposed to be more like the incase with the rubberized soft touch finish.
I was scared to get this case in fear of it scratching up my Macbook. Looking at this video I think I might get one. Did you purchase yours from apple or a 3rd party site?
If you took it to Apple and they can't remove it, I think you have a defective unit. You might want to get in touch with the company to see what they say. Sorry your having so much trouble with this.
@MissTrenchcoat stupid girl! you remove the bottom case first so that you don't damage the upper part of you laptop..there is less chanes of getting the bottom damaged.
Start from the top of the shell and try to pop off the bottom clips first. You need to pull relatively hard, especially if this is the first time you are trying to remove it. Use your pointer fingers to push the clips up and away from the screen and use your thumbs to help bend the shell. Remember its hard plastic, you shouldn't be able to break it but you will be able to bend it. Let me know how you make out!
by the way its red not pink well its more red than pink because I'm a guy and we don't like pink but i finally got it off and i just noticed that i have had it the wrong way for the pas 3 weeks !!!im suck an idiot
SuperDEMOS123 1 week ago
this bitch talks a lot just fcking show us how
trafalgar03 2 weeks ago
I have a Speck hard shell case for my MacBook. I have no problems removing the case at all. In fact, it's super easy; a kid could do it. Is this a problem with Speck covers specifically, or Incase?
gollapr 2 weeks ago
You still are "damaging" it more by removing it so whats the point taking it off. Dust doesnt even make hair scratches so whats the point?
Kamppi69 3 weeks ago
the bottom came off fine... the top is NOT going anywhere. :/
rivqahelishiva 3 weeks ago
@rivqahelishiva just crack one side ( left or right) take two snaps off.then ur done
trafalgar03 2 weeks ago
thank you to the people who've said "use a credit card." Honestly, it's better than using a butter knife and it worked swimmingly.
XxXparamoresNYC2XxX 1 month ago
Helpful :D
6771309 1 month ago
this was the worst advice ever, i slid it off and it scratched my macbook pro.
viviannaipp 1 month ago
yeah really my fingers are killing me , it wont come off at all..
emanuelax3 1 month ago
i still don't see how it just pops off like that. my case will just NOT BUDGE, especially at those spots you showed.
MacabreMoose 2 months ago
credit card always works. zip it through the edges.
robbenter 3 months ago
I tried it and it's kind of like theres a secret, the bottom piece comes off simply, but the top piece you have to snap off kind of like a bottle-cap.
Strikey222 3 months ago
You guys, it's easier if you slid a card in and pop it off. I can make a video showing you if you want. no scratches surprisingly lol.
SwtAngel2 4 months ago
@SwtAngel2 this video probably works also, as the nice lady demonstrated, but it didn't work for me.
SwtAngel2 4 months ago
I was struggling with this for so long -- started to regret buying the case. It turns out it's all about subtlety. Rather than applying pressure to the tabs themselves, use two fingers to apply gentle pressure either side of a single tab -- it will literally pull away with such ease that you wondered how you didn't figure it out in the first place.
To reiterate: don't pull the tabs themselves, push away from the screen/body with two fingers on either side of a tab.
It's just about technique.
lukeLomg 4 months ago
@lukeLomg It was actually your suggestions that helped me get my bottom case off!!
fishystephable 4 months ago
@lukeLomg THAT WORKED FOR ME OMG
MacabreMoose 2 months ago
she's using her brut force getting the case off!
mxo1210 4 months ago
this tutorial is soo helpful! because yesterday i was trying to remove the cover and i ended up hurting myself doing it..
crazybitch994 4 months ago
If that doesn't work just throw it against the wall
CeazeThaBeast 5 months ago
oh my fucking god i can't get the fucking top off D:
Pedofailed 5 months ago
@Pedofailed i used a credit card, slipped it between the computer & the case and they popped right off!
loveselenalove913 4 months ago
yeii i finally did it... I was so scared!
TheChestnutTreeB 5 months ago
i just used my school ID
drumminmaniac 5 months ago
@drumminmaniac THANK YOU! I used a card and it worked!
LandofKaitland 4 months ago
It's much easier and quicker to use a credit card or hard card such as a gift card. You just slide it under until you get to a clip and it pops right off.
lauraacolaa 5 months ago
hi i have 200 of the newest version for 2008 and up both 13 and 15 inch...i can sell them for 25 dollars which is half price...i have an ebay account for anyone interested who needs one.
mdopazo 5 months ago
I too could not get it off at first, that's cause I tried doing so when I was at my confined study desk(well, if that's what you did). So, go to a dining table or a table where there's sufficient amount of space (remember to place something soft) and if you have a moshi palm rest protection on, remember to remove it before trying to take out the bottom case; took some time to realize that. Oh, and amazingly, it's SCRATCH FREE! :) Also, it's brilliantly easy to take it out. Thanks for the video!
hihionlymeknowwhoIam 5 months ago
=o, why are ur arms disscolorated?
AngelRestivo 6 months ago
WOW! thank you! i didnt clean the case properly when installing and had little specks between the lid and the speck case. Looked crap. THANKS TO U! for this tip. THANKS THANKS THANKS!
sahilbansuri 6 months ago
ANNOYING LONG INTROOOOOOOOOOO.
hichkashichvakht 6 months ago
UGH,... I WANT THE PINK!!!!!! :)
Danceallnightbabe 6 months ago
wtf i still cant get it off.. wtf..
Yusniermostdope 6 months ago
which case do you have - speck or incase?
Ajlmoody 7 months ago
TY SO MUCH
BlackSupraC2 7 months ago
.. still not coming off.
ihaileymclaine 7 months ago
it is i cant get the bottom part off.
anthonythebest2 8 months ago
looks a bit of a pain tbh , but i prob will get one for my macbook pro . but you should not put the back of your screen on your desk if you do not want it to get marks on it ??
jwalka93 8 months ago
That is def not a woman. Stop calling him a she and being mean!
upsidedownbanana 8 months ago
@upsidedownbanana well if you look at the reflection on the screen you can tell this is a woman
ThePinkLoveBox 8 months ago
Thanks for the vid!! It was 'useful' =)
I'm getting a MBP soon and I'm torn... Which case should I get, Incase or Speck?? :?
Sylphadora 8 months ago
Get a credit card or someting hard and slide along the back
shop4fun97 8 months ago
My thumb hurts. Im doing something wrong
bohemianbeagle 9 months ago
OMG SHAVE YOUR ARMS FOR THE LOVE OF GOD! I HAVE LESS HAIR ON MY ARMS AND I AM AN IRISH MAN!!!!
JasonAnomaly 9 months ago
and... after all, you scratches it with your ring, hehehe~~
PLa5teRzJr 9 months ago
Seriously, you'd have to run at MBP's with a hatchet to scratch them, the cases are great, took a while to get used to removing mine.
Hadouken65 9 months ago
tried it and it hurt my hands... its still not off.
littlesurfergirl697 10 months ago
thank you so much for the tips
DELTABOY04 10 months ago
just scratched my macbook.........
helpingtipsforyou 10 months ago
My IQ just dropped 10 points after watching this...
fsck66 10 months ago
You have a crazy laugh.. But it works. so thanks. :)
Jamila123 10 months ago
fuck this shit it took me ten minutes and caused me physical pain
Lambchops1921 11 months ago
mine isn't difficult to remove.....
it's fucking impossible!
xliam13x 1 year ago 26
I just did it!! that was easy.
Hilaryfay20 1 year ago
this is actually speck or incase?
JorJorArmany 1 year ago
im jsut so scared there will be scrathes!
belliouse 1 year ago
Girl, thank you so much!!!!
lacedout 1 year ago
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although i didn't damage my macbook pro, i think i damaged my fingers.
chubylumpkins 1 year ago
although i didn't damage my macbook pro, i think i damaged my fingers.
chubylumpkins 1 year ago
@chubylumpkins Word wtf I think I dislocated my index finger
RonEFFF 1 year ago
GREAT VIDEO!! THANKS A LOT very helpful !!! :)
holukaful 1 year ago
" so i hope everyone finds it useless " hahahahahahahha
xogirlygurl 1 year ago
yo damnnnn girl you can pick that afro in your arms ...;lmfao its okay people its all under controll the beast wont strike we got the hormones all under controlll
micknamer 1 year ago
thanks a lot!!
alessandraalh 1 year ago
Were those your arms or a man's??? Cuz they were REALLY hairy! hahahahaha
bry671 1 year ago 23
Indeed this was useless.
TheShufflebuff 1 year ago
Thanks. This really helped me.
shesdoinit 1 year ago
Thank you thank you thank you!! I just got this case and it was soooo easy to get off! I'm scratch-free and a very happy camper thanks to you!
tubalores 1 year ago
Thank you so much...i have the white macbook and it worked perfect.
DSGrewal3 1 year ago
tks for sharing! i followed what u did n i successfuly removed my speck case:)
skinnimelon 1 year ago
voila! haha. 40 seconds later on the top part.
datimmyp 1 year ago
@glamrobyn hey respect the lady !
earlcamblelover 1 year ago
thanks this helped me so much! one question : i see condensation between the case and computer is that normal? i tired to wipe off a few times but it was there when i put the case back on
xchriistiinaaaax 1 year ago
its red.
underthestairsNL 1 year ago
i got my incase hardshell few weeks ago, it is super easy to take it off. i really don't know why everyone is making sure a big deal saying that its hard to remove. also no scratches at all. truly best investment!
sanfran2552 1 year ago
i would never lie my macbook pro down on hard surface like that almost made me cry watching this savage treatment
jameslcr 1 year ago
Thanks , 2 people missed the "like" button
Dr4ever41 1 year ago
Your video was really helpful! I had a bit of a problem snapping the front cover off in the back with just my fingers because they were hurting my nails (mind, they're only about 2mm long). So I used a credit card to slip between the case and the mbp, and that did the job.
baybevoyce 1 year ago
LIFE SAVer!!!!!
RawStarable 1 year ago
thank you so much i subscribe now i live in hk it is 11 but thank u i subscribe yesssssss
MrDohdoh8 1 year ago
holy connoli, thanks so much!!!
extra exclamation points for you
tofumobile 1 year ago
i can't remove mine cause mine the older macbook 13 white :(
strickmans 1 year ago
the bottom wasn't too bad to get off. the top was extremely difficult so i decided to watch this video. the top is still really hard. i probably won't continue to remove my case as often every month. too much work!
MissJess503 1 year ago
I got the speck see thru black satin shell and it's a pain in the butt to take off the top cover!
xdannyocean 1 year ago
thank you so much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
goofyaladin23 1 year ago
Do you get any scratches where the tabs are? I am afraid that removing it will scratch the screen where the tabs are or anywhere that the tab is touching the macbook? THANKS!
abshih 1 year ago
@abshih No scratches at all!
MissTrenchcoat 1 year ago
@abshih it wont get any scratches or damages at all cause her macbook is aluminum
JonAnderson16 1 year ago
yes i did find it useless ;) jk but for everyone having problems with the corners.. one solo corner. Remove the snap on the top and the opposite corner. Once done attach the corner you were having problems with then the other corner then the top ;) dont go top first
MattMelkesian 5 months ago
yes i did find it useless ;) jk but for everyone having problems with the corners.. one solo corner. Remove the snap on the top and the opposite corner. Once done attach the corner you were having problems with then the other corner then the top ;) dont go top first
MattMelkesian 5 months ago
thnx
focusharley 1 year ago
i had the hardest time taking my cover off!
cspek 1 year ago
Great video tut, on the top case did you only snap of the back snaps and than it just completely came off? I didn't see you snap off the other 3, hope you can answer. I am getting mines very soon, thank you once again. :)
tinktwiceman 1 year ago
Finally off after 20min! Anybody else having issues with the black one? No scratches though, mac is in mint condition - case highly recommended!
Jono2415 1 year ago
No ways, sorry but I think the "pink" ones must be easier to remove! I still can't get mine off - LOL
Don't buy the black one - it won't come off!!! Just kidding, but seriously, I still can't get it off!
Jono2415 1 year ago
THANK YOU! THANK YOU!!! I had to send my Pro in for repair and despaired of removing the Incase (I have the pink, too). I'm VERY appreciative that you took the time to post.
HotVoodooWitch 1 year ago
just get to the point -.-
killerwill55 1 year ago
i still cant get it off lol
chubbymexican23 2 years ago 21
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SwedishBadger 2 years ago
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@chubbymexican23 Try a thin plastic guitar plectrum, I tried that and started with the top right corner, then bottom right. Stick the plectrum in just under the incase hardshell "hook" and gently push it in just enough to make the hook turn away out from the MacBook Pro. Tried that on mine just and it came right off with no marks on the case or the shell. :)
SwedishBadger 2 years ago
IT WORKED!!!! Thank you so much!!!!
WiifreakSS 2 years ago
Omg great video! I have a white macbook! Its very helpful to do it from the bottom, the only thing i did different was I snaped it more with my nail... but be careful u could scratch with that method... I did'ten, im just warning u!
sadelatrice1991 2 years ago
has the case scratched you macbook pro?
Frozen3Fire 2 years ago
Sweet vid. Took me little to no time at all to do it...not sure what folks are complaining about. Oh well...sending in my macbook to get the drive replaced. Once it comes back my case will be going right back on...yet off again for a good cleaning every now and then. Thanks again.
obatron1 2 years ago
How do you clean the actual case? Mine's full of oil and stuff haha
MLH 2 years ago
This video was totally useful and 0% useless. Thanks.
Still thinking about getting a case like this one (in a different hue) for my Mac. You know, I got a thin and light portable, don't want to make it too clunky. But just imagine it with a purple or black case like your on...
andreatunes 2 years ago
my bottom shell comes off without problem. However, the top shell has snaps that are alot further back relatively so there's little space to lever it off. oh well... at least it's the bottom where are the dust and crap accumulates and not the top...
psikodude 2 years ago
It won't come out, apple tried, I tried, my dad tried, etc...
I contacted incase they said yo take it to the apple store and they can't help me there, incase won't do anything about it cuz I can't take it off so now I'm stuck with a incase too for the rest if this laptops life. Maybe u can give me more options in this case, please and thanks, respond fast, I have thus case on for 5 months straight and it won't come out!!
funytomer23 2 years ago
can u sned me a case to review
strickmans 2 years ago
Its funny how u show the macbook isnt scratched then flip it over on that hard surface and then scrape you ring over it lol! Good video though. I just bought one of these (Black) today gonna grab a Moshi keyboard cover too!
Carlitos11286 2 years ago 7
It can take a lot! But mine still isn't scratched lol!
MissTrenchcoat 2 years ago
crap i just got a case for my white macbook and i cannot get it off!! no matter what i do!
balleticgirl2311wp 2 years ago
wow thanks for informing us!!! i just got a new incase hardshell and i was wondering why it was so hard to take off too. but i tried your method and it really does work. thanks again!
FutureMrsJayChou 2 years ago
do you have any scratches on your computer from this method? Mine doesn't, but I wanted to know if doing this multiple times after a while will scratch it. Thanks!
canadia7x 2 years ago
I remove my hard shell about once a week to clean it and I have no scratches yet! Thanks for the comments!
MissTrenchcoat 2 years ago
Great video! I can take my case off now without breaking my computer first!
canadia7x 2 years ago
Thankyou for showing :)!
chavitavb 2 years ago
Your very welcome! Thank you for the comment!
MissTrenchcoat 2 years ago
Oh okay then. Thanks very much
tankcole3 2 years ago
Okay, I just have to ask this lol. What is that song that plays at the beginning of your videos?? It sounds so interesting and i'm dying to know!
tankcole3 2 years ago
It's actually one of the standard pre set music clips from imovie called 44th Street. I am not sure if it is part of another song or if it is an apple original piece- I would assume it is. Thanks for the question!!
MissTrenchcoat 2 years ago
this is plastic right? lol just making sure
doublebombers808 2 years ago
Yes, they are hard plastic, and the Incase as well as the SeeThru Satin have a rubberized exterior. But these aren't cheap plastic, they are heavy duty!
MissTrenchcoat 2 years ago
should i get incase or speck? which one is more reliable?
doublebombers808 2 years ago
I don't think the choice is one of reliability. I have owned one of each and can say they both do an equally good job of protecting your laptop. The Incase shell is nice because it has a rubberized finish so it doesn't scratch. The Speck SeeThru is just hard plastic and easily picks up scratches, however speck also makes a SeeThru Satin which is supposed to be more like the incase with the rubberized soft touch finish.
MissTrenchcoat 2 years ago
I was scared to get this case in fear of it scratching up my Macbook. Looking at this video I think I might get one. Did you purchase yours from apple or a 3rd party site?
iHackYourTech 2 years ago
I bought mine from my local Apple Store. I really wanted to see it in person before I bought it.
MissTrenchcoat 2 years ago
Still doesn't. even the apple people can't take it out! what do i do?? please help!!!
funytomer23 2 years ago
If you took it to Apple and they can't remove it, I think you have a defective unit. You might want to get in touch with the company to see what they say. Sorry your having so much trouble with this.
MissTrenchcoat 2 years ago
@MissTrenchcoat stupid girl! you remove the bottom case first so that you don't damage the upper part of you laptop..there is less chanes of getting the bottom damaged.
Sudix935 6 days ago
It won't come of, no matter what I try! please help.
funytomer23 2 years ago
Start from the top of the shell and try to pop off the bottom clips first. You need to pull relatively hard, especially if this is the first time you are trying to remove it. Use your pointer fingers to push the clips up and away from the screen and use your thumbs to help bend the shell. Remember its hard plastic, you shouldn't be able to break it but you will be able to bend it. Let me know how you make out!
MissTrenchcoat 2 years ago