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Japan, Tokyo
1 Level
743 Review
62 Karma

Review on EBoot Rubber Screwdriver MacBook Display by Julio Rattanajatuphorn

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Almost Exact OEM Match + Helpful Tips

HELPFUL HINTS: Only replace the broken legs first. Leave those who are still hanging alone. You need to remove the entire bottom of the case, completely wipe the remaining glue off the broken legs, and wipe them well with rubbing alcohol on a paper towel. That's the trick: heat. You must heat the aluminum before gluing the replacement legs. Hair dryer, heat gun, electric stove. It does not matter. Heat it to around 130-150F (too hot to touch comfortably). Do not touch the cleaned area. Quickly turn the case upside down on a comfortable, heat-resistant surface (a cotton towel will do) and gently attach the new leg. I suspect there are a lot of fakes in this part, which probably explains the bad reviews. Virtually indistinguishable from the OEM: same tough, grippy rubber, same aggressive hull bottom adhesion. I use it as usual and the new legs show no signs of loosening. The screws are fine too. As mentioned in other reviews, blue Loctite won't do much, but it doesn't have to. These screws are rarely loosened.

Pros
  • Great for a small home
Cons
  • Questionable purchase for the elderly