MacBook Pro 15 Inverter Camera Cable Replacement Guide DIY Tutorial

Duration: 45 minutes

Steps: 34 Steps

Hey there, don’t forget to power off your device before you start. Safety first! If you need help, you can always schedule a repair.

Get ready to tackle the task of swapping out that pesky inverter or camera cable! It’s simpler than it sounds, and with this guide, you’ll be on your way to having your device looking and functioning like new in no time. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair.

Step 1

– Give those battery release tabs a gentle nudge with your fingers, pushing them away from the battery. Then, lift that battery out of your computer like a pro!

Step 2

– Pop off those three matching Phillips screws from the memory door.

Step 3

– Lift the memory door enough to grip it, then slide it toward you and pull it away from the casing. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair.

Step 4

– Unscrew those two 2.8 mm Phillips screws hanging out in the battery compartment by the latch. You’ve got this!

Step 5

– Time to get your screwdriver ready! Let’s tackle those 6 screws and get this repair party started!

Step 6

– Let’s kick things off by removing those four friendly 3.2 mm Phillips screws on the cool port side of the computer.

Step 7

– Give your computer a little twist and turn it 90 degrees! Now, let’s get to work – unscrew those two 3.2 mm Phillips screws at the back. You’ve got this!

Step 8

– Spin that computer another 90 degrees and take out those four 3.2 mm Phillips screws from the side. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair.

Step 9

Take your time when removing the upper case—no need to rush! It’s connected to the logic board with a delicate ribbon cable, so a gentle touch goes a long way.

– Gently lift the back of the case and let your fingers dance along the sides, freeing it bit by bit. Once the sides are clear, give the case a little wiggle up and down to release the front of the upper case—there are some sneaky plastic clips just waiting to be set free!

Step 10

– Unplug the trackpad and keyboard ribbon cables from the logic board, and peel off any tape you need to.

– Lift off the upper case.

Step 11

– Pop off the three antenna cables connected to the Airport Extreme card.

– Apple even labeled where each colored antenna cable should go – just be sure to check the label when reconnecting those cables. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair

Step 12

– Carefully detour the Airport antenna cables from their groove in the left speaker.

Step 13

– Give that iSight cable a gentle slide to the left and pop it out of its connector on the logic board. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair.

Step 14

– Gently detach the inverter cable from the logic board by sliding a spudger underneath and giving it a little lift. You’ve got this!

Tools Used

Spudger

Step 15

– Gently wiggle the display data cable away from the logic board to disconnect it. You’re doing great!

Step 16

– Pop out that shiny T6 Torx screw holding the ground loop in place on the display data cable to the casing.

Step 17

– Give the display some love with one hand as you gently remove these awesome 3 screws:

Step 18

– Hold onto the display assembly with both hands and gently lift it out of the computer. You’ve got this!

Step 19

– Take out the two 5 mm Phillips screws from the bottom-left and bottom-right corners of the display (yep, just two screws).

Step 20

Hey there, watch out! Don’t slip your spudger between the plastic strip and the rear bezel.

– Slide the flat end of a spudger at a right angle to the display between the plastic strip on the rear bezel and the front bezel.

– Keep the spudger in place and tilt it away from the display to separate the front and rear bezels.

– Continue along the left edge of the display until the rear bezel is completely separated from the front bezel.

Tools Used

Spudger

Step 21

– Slide the flat end of a spudger at a right angle to the screen, between the plastic strip on the rear bezel and the front bezel.

– With the spudger still in place, pivot it away from the screen to detach the front and rear bezels.

– Move along the right side of the screen, making sure the rear bezel separates evenly from the front bezel. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair.

Tools Used

Spudger

Step 22

– Slip the flat end of your spudger between the front bezel and the plastic strip attached to the rear bezel near the screw holes at the bottom corners of the display.

– Give your spudger a twist towards the rear bezel to pop it off the front bezel.

– If needed, widen the gap between the lower edge of the rear bezel and the clutch cover until they are completely separated. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair

Tools Used

Spudger

Step 23

– Grab the rear bezel by the bottom edge and gently pivot it away from the display assembly to detach the top edge.

– Slide off the rear display bezel from the display assembly.

Step 24

Hey there! The display inverter is super thin and fragile, so be gentle with it. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair.

– Gently pop the inverter board out of its cozy clutch cover nest.

Step 25

– Unleash the LCD backlight from the inverter by gently tugging its connector away from the inverter board.

Step 26

Hey there! Just a friendly reminder to treat that inverter cable ground loop with care—it’s a super thin and delicate wire, so let’s avoid any unnecessary strain on it. You’ve got this!

– Gently unplug the inverter cable by pulling its connector away from the inverter socket. You’ve got this!

Step 27

– Let’s start by gently lifting off those pesky pieces of yellow kapton tape from the bottom left corner of your display.

– Next, carefully peel away the three green antenna ground straps from the copper tape along the bottom edge of the LCD. You’ve got this!

– Now, go ahead and remove the piece of tape that’s holding the camera cable to the LCD. Almost there!

Step 28

– Gently lift off the pieces of tape that are keeping the display data cable and camera cable connectors under wraps.

– Carefully peel the camera cable away from the foam tape at the top edge of the LCD, like unwrapping a present!

Step 29

– Gently wiggle and coax the camera cable out from its cozy spot on the camera board.

– Carefully detach the display data cable connector from its snug home on the LCD.

– Slide both cables out smoothly, keeping them parallel to the face of the logic board.

Step 30

– Got a Core Duo machine? Check out picture 1 and unscrew those three Phillips screws that are holding the clutch assembly to the lower edge of the front display bezel, right by the display data cable. You’ve got this!

– If you’re working with a Core 2 Duo Model A1211, take a peek at picture 2 and remove those two Phillips screws connecting the clutch assembly to the lower edge of the front display bezel near the display data cable. Easy peasy!

Step 31

– Let’s get started by unscrewing that tiny Phillips screw hiding behind the display data cable. It’s like a little treasure waiting to be uncovered!

– Next up, gently slide out the small rectangular steel bracket from the right clutch hinge. It’s a smooth move, just like pulling off a perfect dance step!

Step 32

The inverter cable ground loop is super slim and delicate, like a fine spaghetti. Handle with care and a gentle touch!

– Unscrew the three Phillips screws holding the clutch assembly to the bottom edge of the front display bezel.

Step 33

If needed, repeat this for the right side of the clutch assembly. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair.

– Gently nudge the clutch cover’s edge in a cool, ninja-like move to release it from the left clutch hinge with style.

– Say ‘See ya later!’ as you separate the clutch assembly from the front display bezel.

Step 34

– Unwind the inverter/camera cable with a little extra flair from the left clutch hinge and gently detach it from the display.