[willow24]

Just curious has anyone done this themselves? How hard was it?

[Samb0]

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[sendai]

Very very hard? Huh? As a tech, I love working with MacBooks, they are one of the easiest machines to work on and fix.

Willow, as long as you have the right screwdrivers, an old magnetic-strip card and an ice-tray you'll be fine.

Here are some instructions on how to switch the top-case: MacBook Core Duo Disassembly: Installing Upper Case - MacBook Parts

[Samb0]

Originally Posted by sendai

Very very hard? Huh? As a tech, I love working with MacBooks, they are one of the easiest machines to work on and fix.

Willow, as long as you have the right screwdrivers, an old magnetic-strip card and an ice-tray you'll be fine.

Here are some instructions on how to switch the top-case: MacBook Core Duo Disassembly: Installing Upper Case - MacBook Parts

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[Wally]

It takes about 5 minutes to take off and its not hard.

Just be weary of the dummy screw *gulp* (I need a new Upper case, its got scratches on it)

Wally

[sendai]

Originally Posted by Samb0

hey i saw someone do it for the first time and it took them ages to do it

I accept that it is relative, and as such it is good to have a base-line to go against. Compared to replacing the top-case on an iBook, the MacBook is a dream...

Edit: Sambo, there's no need to hash your comments out. For someone who has never done it before, it's likely to be daunting. Pardon me if I was harsh in reply.

[adamd]

Easy as cake...

Now I am hungry

[Samb0]

Originally Posted by sendai

I accept that it is relative, and as such it is good to have a base-line to go against. Compared to replacing the top-case on an iBook, the MacBook is a dream...

Edit: Sambo, there's no need to hash your comments out. For someone who has never done it before, it's likely to be daunting. Pardon me if I was harsh in reply.

well this guy has prob neva done it b4 so im giving it from a prospective of some who was once like him SORRY IF I JUST SHUT YOU DOWN i so wish i could have a little turn off symbol in this comment lol

[Samb0]

dragonpme says its hard too

[Wally]

Stop trolling already!

You and your 12 year old friends may think its hard but for us hardcore people. Its never hard to do these things

Wally

[Samb0]

yeah for techies u work on computers EVERYDAY ITS YOUR JOB HOW ABOUT I SEND MINE INTO YOU WITCH ILL NEVA LET I TAMPER WITH ILL SEND U A DUD this guy maybe a person who works with comps may or may not be hardcore may just be asking cause his curious it would be a high chance it would be his first time... so if i was u id look at it from other peoples views yeah u may find it easy yeah that u there is billlions of people in the world and there not all capable or have neva done such a thing

some poeple cant even use the naffing computer never mind take it appart.. lol

[STK]

Care to speak like a a person older then 5?

Look on ifixit.com. They have guides they may help you figure out how hard it will be..

[Samb0]

so u must believe everything u see on the INTERNET congratulations u have just made it to the APPLE FAN KIDS CLUB

[Aaron]

Originally Posted by Samb0

so u must believe everything u see on the INTERNET congratulations u have just made it to the APPLE FAN KIDS CLUB

Go away.

[Wally]

Originally Posted by Samb0

yeah for techies u work on computers EVERYDAY ITS YOUR JOB HOW ABOUT I SEND MINE INTO YOU WITCH ILL NEVA LET I TAMPER WITH ILL SEND U A DUD this guy maybe a person who works with comps may or may not be hardcore may just be asking cause his curious it would be a high chance it would be his first time... so if i was u id look at it from other peoples views yeah u may find it easy yeah that u there is billlions of people in the world and there not all capable or have neva done such a thing

some poeple cant even use the naffing computer never mind take it appart.. lol

Well duhh, I wasn't referring to the twelve year old / old people age group and no its not my every day job.. I have a shit Traineeship, if you ever bothered to read Meet the Mactalkers.

As Simo suggested, there are plenty of guides to do so on the internet, you have no argument oh and 95% of the guides are reliable.. ifixit, macfixit and powerbookmedic are quite reliable and sell parts to fix these machines.

to you sir.

[willow24]

haha just to clarify Im not a guy lol :P i thought the shoes gave that away! Both of my brothers are computer technicians so im not totally clueless and could get help if i needed it! I just was considering trying it myself instead of forking out for another new one to be put on.

Thanks to all the people who posted with useful and constructive comments

[whiteknuckles]

Only just did this for my MB C2D after a coffee mishap...........

Wasn't that hard at all, like many above have said , there are a number of guides around.

I used the iFixit guide (read through it before you commence and a tip - you can make the pictures bigger which helps to clarify certain aspects of the job) and I bought a new top case from powerbook medic (quick delivery by FedEx).

MB has been stripped down, cleaned, dried and repaired for only about $180Au which is a hell of a lot cheaper than taking it to my nearest Mac1 monkey tech and having him stuff around with it and tell me what I already knew.

Enjoyed it immensely!!