MBA 2010 bottom case screw order

[s2dio]

Hello everybody.

I have a question about putting the bottom case (plate) back.

Is there a special (or recommended) order to put the screws in to ensure that the bottom case is properly aligned? To avoid wobbling, creaking etc.

Maybe there is some kind of a "service manual" for the Air 2010? (there used to be one for the original Air).

 

[BigBeast]

Hello everybody.

I have a question about putting the bottom case (plate) back.

Is there a special (or recommended) order to put the screws in to ensure that the bottom case is properly aligned? To avoid wobbling, creaking etc.

Maybe there is some kind of a "service manual" for the Air 2010? (there used to be one for the original Air).

ifixit.com.

'Nuff said.

 

[s2dio]

ifixit.com.

'Nuff said.

sorry, I should have mentioned that I've checked ifixit.com, and they have no specific directions on that. All they say is "Remove the following ten screws: Two 9 mm Torx Plus screws, Eight 2.6 mm 5-point Pentalobe screws. To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order."

 

[bally555]

This is what you are looking for. I took a screen shot from the page of the Air 2010's service manual.

 

[s2dio]

This is what you are looking for. I took a screen shot from the page of the Air 2010's service manual.

yes, that is exactly what I was looking for. Thank you very much.

But could you also give me a link to that manual, because it that I've searched a lot a places using various search terms, and could not find it.

 

[Cheffy Dave]

This is what you are looking for. I took a screen shot from the page of the Air 2010's service manual.

Welcome aboard Newbie, THIS is what makes this forum, members like you!

 

[bally555]

I have uploaded it to this site.

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=ZDLZBAZ0

 

[IngerMan]

I have uploaded it to this site.

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=ZDLZBAZ0

Thank you Bally555. That is a very good manual to have for MBA owners

 

[s2dio]

Thank you. Bally555. Hope it will help me re-seat the bottom case properly and get rid of the creaking sound coming from the bottom case.

 

[harleymhs]

Does anyone have the manual for the 11" MBA ? Great Post !

 

[s2dio]

Does anyone have the manual for the 11" MBA ? Great Post !

Since the 11" and 13" are almost identical, I suppose that the technician guide mentioned here applies to both.

 

[TheMacBookPro]

Since the 11" and 13" are almost identical, I suppose that the technician guide mentioned here applies to both.

There is a specific service manual for each Mac, including the 11-inch Air.

I've uploaded it to Mediafire: http://www.mediafire.com/?745cwqotg5zjiq5 (mba_11_late2010.pdf)

Hopefully this helps someone.

Cheers

 

[s2dio]

There is a specific service manual for each Mac, including the 11-inch Air.

Surprisingly for me, the 11" and the 13" have different bottom screw assembly orders! Thanks for pointing that out!