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Recommended rubber feet replacement?
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I know they exist, I have already searched them. "There are many choices" which his precisely the point of my post – I want to buy the best ones, not any one of them. I thought this would be a good place to ask as I'm sure at least one or two members have tried different brands
I think that's a fool's errand. Chances are they are all the same product anyway. There aren't a multitude of manufacturers making these things. And I doubt you'll find anyone on the internet who has purchased them all and made any significant comparison. Essentially, you're just asking random people to make a choice for you. So here is my recommendation. It's the cheapest.
Flywing AP-0001 for Apple MacBook Pro A1278/A1286/A1297 Replacement Rubber Feet/Foott Kit 13"/15"/17", 4 Count
This listing is for a 4 x replacement feet foot 13", 15", 17" A1278/A1286/A1297 x 4 PS. Condition: This item is in great working condition. For MacBook (13-inch, Aluminum, Late 2008). for MacBook Pro (13-inch, Mid 2009) A1278. for MacBook Pro (13-inch, Mid 2010). A1278 for MacBook Pro (13-inch, E...
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I got mine for my MBP 13" 2010 on iFixit long time ago (circa 2016-2017) ... don't know if they'll be still available, I hope so. I can give you the reference: "MBP & MB Unibody Rubber Feet" - product code: IF163-052-1
I still have 3 left in its original bag, the product code comes from there
I think that's a fool's errand. Chances are they are all the same product anyway. There aren't a multitude of manufacturers making these things. And I doubt you'll find anyone on the internet who has purchased them all and made any significant comparison. Essentially, you're just asking random people to make a choice for you. So here is my recommendation. It's the cheapest.
Flywing AP-0001 for Apple MacBook Pro A1278/A1286/A1297 Replacement Rubber Feet/Foott Kit 13"/15"/17", 4 Count
This listing is for a 4 x replacement feet foot 13", 15", 17" A1278/A1286/A1297 x 4 PS. Condition: This item is in great working condition. For MacBook (13-inch, Aluminum, Late 2008). for MacBook Pro (13-inch, Mid 2009) A1278. for MacBook Pro (13-inch, Mid 2010). A1278 for MacBook Pro (13-inch, E...www.amazon.com
At least in the reviews on that link, there is someone offering insight that im looking for.
The reviewer says the linked feet are plastic not rubber. So they will afford you little grip as the originals were intended for.
He recommended a brand by infinite, which are actually rubber and do fulfil the purpose of the rubber feet.
This validates why people should do some due diligence.
I was curious when I posted that pic to you and it seems they don't list that exact SKU anymore, they're just offering the "plastic feet" with code IF163-052-2 instead of the IF163-052-1 "rubber feet" I have, sad
Hope you can find some good grippy ones. Good luck!