David Fear

No tamper proof seals encountered. Didn’t find anything that would “make it obvious that the MacBook was disassembled”.

Other crazy prices:

VESA Mount Adapter - $199.00

Apple Mac Pro Wheels Kit - $699.00

Apple Mac Pro Feet Kit - $299.00

A stand for your Pro Display XDR for $1000!

Nope, CPU is soldered.

You can find them on eBay.

I have never tried using a hairdryer. Only use a warm setting; don't use the highest setting or you might start melting it. It is stuck by a low-tack adhesive.

Tesa 4965, Tesa 61395 or Hi-bond VHB tape.

What temp and time did you use? face up or down?

The 64 Bit Driver Kit should have all the bits you need.

Mako Driver Kit - 64 Precision Bits

All A1278, A1286 and A1297 macbooks have replaceable keyboards.