Removing the lower case of an early 2015 MacBook Air

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MacBook Air 13" Early 2015

The March 2015 update of Apple's 13" MacBook Air features fifth generation Intel Core i5 and i7 processors, resulting in slightly increased performance and battery life.

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John @czjohn

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Removing the lower case of an early 2015 MacBook Air

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?

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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:

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Thanks, I figured I must have.

I use everymac.com to identify systems, and normally they’re spot on. However, all that came up when I entered the information - including the serial number - was a MacBook Air.

Any thoughts on a better way of identifying the model of the computer if it won’t turn on?

14 авг 2020 г. из John

I would focus in on the ports How many and if you can identify the type of ports.

So in your case if I'm correct you should have two USB-C ports (Thunderbolt 3). If your system has more or different what are they?

If you have two USB-C ports then you either have a 2016 or 2017 model. At this point its just minor differences the diagnostics are the same.

14 авг 2020 г. из Dan

To figure out what's wrong can you tell us a bit more. Are you using the original charger the system came with as well as the cable. Do you get any response on the display? I find I need a USB-C power meter to figure out if the system is getting power and what the system is taking in.

14 авг 2020 г. из Dan

Well Dan, you're going to find this humorous. The computer I need to work on is indeed an early 2015 MacBook Air; however, I'm at my friend's home, and their family has a 2017 MBP that has the exact same exterior shell casing design! I grabbed the MBP pro thinking it was the Air. I didn't even check the Model and EMC number. That's taught me a lesson...

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Thanks, I figured I must have.

I use everymac.com to identify systems, and normally they’re spot on. However, all that came up when I entered the information - including the serial number - was a MacBook Air.

Any thoughts on a better way of identifying the model of the computer if it won’t turn on? — John
I would focus in on the ports How many and if you can identify the type of ports.

So in your case if I'm correct you should have two USB-C ports (Thunderbolt 3). If your system has more or different what are they?

If you have two USB-C ports then you either have a 2016 or 2017 model. At this point its just minor differences the diagnostics are the same. — Dan
To figure out what's wrong can you tell us a bit more. Are you using the original charger the system came with as well as the cable. Do you get any response on the display? I find I need a USB-C power meter to figure out if the system is getting power and what the system is taking in. — Dan
Well Dan, you're going to find this humorous. The computer I need to work on is indeed an early 2015 MacBook Air; however, I'm at my friend's home, and their family has a 2017 MBP that has the exact same exterior shell casing design! I grabbed the MBP pro thinking it was the Air. I didn't even check the Model and EMC number. That's taught me a lesson... — John