How to apply a MacBook skin
Watch first. Fit with confidence.
MacBook skin installation video
Follow our MacBook fitting video and check your exact model, screen size and year before peeling. Use the demonstration for technique and your supplied instructions for the pieces in your order.
Watch on YouTube ↗Before you start
Check the specification
Match your MacBook model, size and year to the order. Identify top, bottom or interior pieces only where included.
Clean and dry
Shut down and unplug your laptop. Follow Apple's cleaning advice, keeping moisture away from ports, keys and other openings.
Make room to work
Use a clean, stable surface and clean, dry hands. Watch the video first with your supplied instructions beside you.
Fitting your MacBook skin
Use the video for the exact backing-removal method and application order.
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Check the edges
Compare all intended outer edges before pressing firmly. Check any logo cut-out alongside the edges, not in isolation.
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Apply gradually
Smooth down progressively as shown. Do not stretch a large panel or pull it to correct alignment.
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Finish carefully
Use gentle warmth only where the fitting instructions call for it. Do not use a heat gun or overheat the laptop.
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Inspect the clearances
Keep vents, ports, hinges, keyboard and trackpad unobstructed. Fit only the surfaces covered by your chosen option.
Installation questions
Should I align using the Apple logo alone?
No. Check the intended outer edges and the reference points in the video together before pressing the panel down.
What if the top panel does not match?
Confirm the model, size and year. Do not stretch or trim it on the laptop. See our fitting troubleshooting guide or contact us.