Set of screwdrivers: Screwdriver Tool Kit Pentalobe Screwdriver for Macbook Air/ Pro and Retinaīrush: OXO Good Grips Electronics Cleaning BrushĪir dust cleaner: Blow Off General Purpose compressed Air Duster Cleaner, MB-111-229 (3.5 oz) 2-pack Links for each of these items can be found below: I found a good alternative with this option which offers just the right screwdrivers + a precision tool and one cleaning cloth but you will need to get the brush and the compressed air separately. The pack I got back then isn’t available anymore which sucks because it was all in one: screwdrivers + precision tool + brush. When I performed my own Macbook’s surgery I was in France and I found it surprizingly hard to find the right screwdrivers so I ordred them on Amazon. The brush itself won’t be good enough to do the job there. You will also need a small brush to handle the fragile parts inside the Macbook.įinally you will need a tube of compressed air to clean up your fans. Second you will need to get some custom screwdrivers because Apple nicely uses custom screws to seal the devices they make. The Gear: what do you need to clean your Macbook?įirst of all you will need a clear desk or table so you don’t lose anything on the way. The Tips: A few recommendations to wrap tings up The Guide: Steps to follow to clean your Macbookģ. I’ve split this post into three main parts.Ģ. This post isn’t meant to freak you out but rather help you realize that it’s not that hard to clean things up and give your Mac another youth.

As a result, your Mac can heat up excessively which can lead to damages to several components inside your mac including the battery, the CPU and other critical parts of the computer. Indeed, as dust aggregates, your fans will get cluttered and will cool your system down less effectively. Though it might be scary to perform surgery on your Mac, staying with a Mac full of dust can unfortunately reduce its lifespan. In this article, we will go over the steps you need to follow to open your Macbook and clean up the dust that’s inside.

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