The hinge clutch cover is the long black plastic part that covers the mechanical parts by the hinge of your MacBook, or the only plastic part visible to you at the fulcrum of your machine. It’s visible from the back when your MacBook is closed and also when it is open at the base of your screen. Over time, the clutch cover can become cracked and eventually even break, exposing some part of the internals of your machine. This typically doesn’t affect the operation or functionality of your computer. However, in addition to aesthetics it serves the purpose of keeping dust and other undesirables out of your MacBook.
Compatible Subfamily
MacBook “Core 2 Duo” 2.0 13″ (Unibody)
MacBook “Core 2 Duo” 2.4 13″ (Unibody)
MacBook Pro “Core 2 Duo” 2.26 13″ (SD/FW) (09)
MacBook Pro “Core 2 Duo” 2.53 13″ (SD/FW) (09)
MacBook Pro “Core 2 Duo” 2.4 13″ Mid-2010
MacBook Pro “Core 2 Duo” 2.66 13″ Mid-2010
MacBook Pro “Core i5″ 2.3 13” Early 2011
MacBook Pro “Core i5″ 2.4 13” Late 2011
MacBook Pro “Core i7″ 2.7 13” Early 2011
MacBook Pro “Core i7″ 2.8 13” Late 2011
MacBook Pro “Core i5″ 2.5 13” Mid-2012
MacBook Pro “Core i7″ 2.9 13” Mid-2012
Installation
Holding left hinge, slide clutch cover 1/4 inch(6.35 mm)away from the LVDS cable
Press down on clutch cover to loosen 4 hooks inside
Tilt up end of clutch cover as you roll it toward display face
Tilt up cover onto end with longer cable
Lower clutch cover onto display assembly
Listen for shapping sound as hooks engage
Replacement Note
Cover display face with clean, soft cloth
Note shape of clutch cover: flat at bottom; curved at top
Make sure flat edge is at bottom of display
Check for good fit avoid: gaps, bulges, pinched cables
Tools
Phillips #00 screwdriver
Spudger
T6 Torx screwdriver
Package
Weight: 0.200kg (0.44lb.)
Size: 20cm x 6cm x 3cm
PN:922-9091, 922-8785; SKU:7022
Compatible Model No.: MB467LL/A, MB991LL/A, MC374LL/A, MC375LL/A, MC700LL/A, MD313LL/A, MC724LL/A, MD314LL/A, MD101LL/A, MD102LL/A, MB466LL/A, MB467LL/A
Compatible Model: MacBook Pro 13″A1278 2009 2010 2011 2012 , NOT FOR 2008 YEAR
mertial: plastic, high flame retardant and heat stabilized. Color: black
Package Include: one piece of Hinge Cover