Intro:
Agar aapke MacBook ke neeche ke rubber feet damage ho gaye hain ya loose ho rakhe hain, toh laptop flat surface pe slip kar sakta hai ya scratch ho sakta hai. Is guide se aap dho-pa coole rubber feet ko safely replace kar sakte ho.

🧰 What You’ll Need:

  • Phillips #00 screwdriver

  • Tweezers (optional, for removing old bits)

  • Isopropyl alcohol wipes or cleaner

  • Replacement feet kit (plastic or rubber feet compatible with Mid 2010 model)

⚠️ Safety & Prep:

  • MacBook ko shutdown karo aur charger unplug karo.

  • Bottom surface clean and flat hona chahiye.

  • Kaam ke dauran static-free surface ka use karo.

📋 Step-by-Step Instructions:

Step 1: Remove Lower Case Screws

  • MacBook ko ulta rakho.

  • Neeche ke 10 Phillips screws remove karo using Phillips #00 screwdriver:

    • 7 short kapton screws (~3 mm)

    • 3 long screws (~13.5 mm near hinge) iFixit+1

Step 2: Lift and Remove Lower Case

  • Lower case ko slightly lift karo.

  • Rear side ki tabs unlock hote hi gently dhakka do taaki full plate remove ho jaaye.

Step 3: Remove Old Feet

  • Agar koi rubber foot loose ya damaged hai toh bottom se gently pull ya pry karo.

  • Broken bits foot holes mein stuck ho sakte hain — use tweezers se carefully clean karo.

Step 4: Clean Foot Pads

  • Adhesive remover se old glue ya residue scrub karo.

  • Fir isopropyl wipe se wipe karo taaki surface fully clean rahe. WIRED+4iFixit+4iFixit+4

Step 5: Fit New Feet

  • Replacement foot ko backing se peel karo.

  • Alignment nib (chhota projection) foot pad ke hole mein match karo.

  • Foot ko gently seat karo and alignment check karo from inside. iFixit+1

Step 6: Press to Secure

  • Foot par 30 seconds tak firm pressure apply karo taaki pressure-sensitive adhesive properly set ho jaye.

  • Agar 4 feet replace kar rahe ho, same process repeat karo. iFixit+1

Step 7: Reassemble Lower Case

  • Lower case ko wapas align karo aur push karke tabs secure karo.

  • 10 screws (3 long, 7 short) tight karo wapas.

✅ Final Check:

  • MacBook ko upright rakho aur check karo agar wobble ho raha ho ya case uneven lag raha ho.

  • Screws tight hone chahiye, par over-tightening se avoid karo.

  • Laptop stable surface pe properly rest hona chahiye aur koi wobble nahi hona chahiye.

💡 Pro Tips:

  • Log Reddit par warn karte hain ki strong superglue foot reattachment ke liye risky ho sakta hai — leakage se internal connectors damage ho sakta hai. Better hai pressure-sensitive adhesive foot hi use karo.

  • Apple official service ke through bhi aap feet replace karwa sakte hain, but often they recommend replacing the entire lower case if feet fail repeatedly.

  • For best grip and durability, choose rubber over plastic feet when possible. iFixit’s IF163‑052‑2 kit is known to fit Mid‑2010 Unibody models.

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