Detailed demonstration of how to repair a MacBook Pro or PowerBook latch. This is a fairly common problem with these machines. Performed by Rebecca K., Apple Certified technician and all-around all-star at Small Dog Electronics. Part 2 of 2.
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That small dog scares me, he looks demonic.
xRadicalAurax 2 weeks ago
@cawakahn I just took your advice-- I narrowed the air pipe with some pliers, put the pipe in the slot with the computer first balanced on the left side and then on the right side, blowing in air for maybe 15 seconds. Soon the latch popped out flush and the problem was solved. THANK YOU!! PJTramdack
Philobiblion 2 weeks ago
Do you have a video for how to replace that bottom latch? My bottom latches came out in pieces. I have another Macbook Pro junker where the latch does work.
leinadyar 2 months ago
Thanks a lot for this really great how-to. However, I don't seem to be able to do the "push the clips" thing at 3:25. The clip on the right is closed, but the one in the middle isn't. Sadly I don't really see exactly what you are doing. Do you push with your finger? Where exactly? How deep do you insert your tool into the DVD ROM opening? It would be really great to see it in a bit more detail, could you post another video, or link me another resource? But thanks anyway?
DancingTortoYse 5 months ago
@cawakahn, tried your suggestion first and it worked took 10sec tops! Thanks!
triniag26 9 months ago
Thank you so much!!
This works perfectly!
parekhknl 10 months ago
Thank you very very much. Your solution worked perfectly.
bvogel7475 11 months ago
@7traymiami Well it was helpful to the 8,000 other people who had similar but different latch problems.
zeppelingroupie13 11 months ago
Before you dismantle your computer, try the simpler solution. Press the latch in, while holding the computer upside down (i.e., keyboard face down) - then blow canned air into the little rectangular holes to dislodge the obstruction. It worked for me in 30 secs on my Macbook Pro, and no need to perform open-hear surgery.
cawakahn 1 year ago
how to tight a macbook pro 2010 hinge?
lahmamamia 1 year ago