

I recommend reading this whole guide first before starting, don’t just follow along before you know the whole process. All images can be enlarged by clicking on them. I made this a step-by-step that covers everything, even stuff you probably already know. Having the Mac laying down makes things much much easier.
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Let’s dive right in! I have tried this mod with the Mac standing up and with the Mac laying flat on a table. The screw bits, flexible extension an screwdriver I used are all in this iFixit toolkit. I’ve read that the Posi-Tap is a popular choice for this mod as well. I’m sure there are other options for tools and taps, these are simply the ones I decided to go with. Maybe he first wrote about the mod on his blog or something (I can’t find it if he did) thus the name “Pixla’s Mod” which turned into “Pixlas Mod” because people are too lazy to type an ‘ I guess. The guy that first came up with the idea for this mod, named Andree, has a website, pixla.ch. – PCI fan (optional but will make the job much easier) I also put a Kit together which can be found here:Īs an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.Ĭomponents that have to be removed (in order): – Compressed air (if you want to give your Mac a good cleaning while you’re at it)

(Ships from Hong Kong, allows for cable length and color selections.)

(Ships from the USA, allows for cable length and color selections. Get the cable from Kareon Kables here (link updated on July 25, 2020).Latest update added on September 8th, 2020. Updates and new relevant information is listed at the very bottom of this article.
