MacBook Air (M2, 2022) Display Hinge Covers

Before You Begin

Remove the following part before you begin:

Tools

  • Adjustable torque driver (10-34 Ncm)

  • Keycap lever

  • Precut adhesive strips (1x0.5)

  • Torx Plus 3IP 25 mm bit

Removal

  1. Insert the 3IP bit into the 10–34 Ncm adjustable torque driver. Then use the adjustable torque driver and 3IP bit to remove the 3IP screw (923-07287) from the right display hinge cover.

  2. Peel the frosted liner from one side of the 1x0.5 precut adhesive strip. Press and hold the small end of the keycap lever on the adhesive for 10 seconds.

  3. Lift the keycap lever and the adhesive to separate them from the white liner.

  4. Lightly press the small end of the keycap lever and the adhesive onto the right display hinge cover. Hold the keycap lever on the display hinge cover for 5 seconds to activate the adhesive.

  5. Lift the keycap lever to remove the right display hinge cover from the top case.

  6. Keep the 3IP bit in the 10–34 Ncm adjustable torque driver. Then use the adjustable torque driver and 3IP bit to remove the 3IP screw (923-07287) from the left display hinge cover.

  7. Press and hold the small end of the keycap lever on the 1x0.5 precut adhesive strip for 10 seconds.

  8. Lift the keycap lever and the adhesive to separate them from the white liner.

  9. Lightly press the small end of the keycap lever and the adhesive onto the left display hinge cover. Hold the keycap lever on the display hinge cover for 5 seconds to activate the adhesive.

  10. Lift the keycap lever to remove the left display hinge cover from the top case.

Reassembly

  1. Position the right hinge cover in the top case.

  2. Insert the 3IP bit into the 10–34 Ncm adjustable torque driver. Set the torque value to 10 Ncm.

  3. Use the adjustable torque driver and 3IP bit to reinstall the 3IP screw (923-07287) into the right display hinge cover.

  4. Position the left display hinge cover in the top case.

  5. Keep the 3IP bit in the 10–34 Ncm adjustable torque driver. Set the torque value to 10 Ncm.

  6. Use the adjustable torque driver and 3IP bit to reinstall the 3IP screw (923-07287) into the left display hinge cover.

Reinstall the following part to complete reassembly:

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