How To Replace MacBook Pro 15 Display Data Cable

Duration: 45 minutes

Steps: 34 Steps

Hold onto your gadgets! It’s time to dive into some repair magic! Remember, if you run into any bumps along the way, we’re here to help. Just schedule a repair and we’ll get you back on track!

Got issues with your display connection? Don’t worry! Just follow this awesome guide to swap out that pesky display data cable instead of shelling out for a whole new display. It’s a quick fix that’ll have your device back in action in no time!

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 out the three matching Phillips screws from the memory door. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair

Step 3

– Raise that memory door just a bit to grab it, then slide it towards you and pull it away from the casing. Need help? 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

– Unscrew those 6 little bolts holding everything together!

Step 6

– Time to get your screwdriver ready! Unscrew those four 3.2 mm Phillips screws on the port side of your computer. You’ve got this!

Step 7

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

Step 8

– Give your computer a little twist and turn it 90 degrees once more. Now, let’s tackle those four 3.2 mm Phillips screws hanging out on the side. Time to show them who’s boss!

Step 9

Slow and steady wins the race! Remember, the upper case is delicately connected to the logic board through a ribbon cable. Take your time and handle with care.

– Lift up at the back of the case and shimmy your fingers along the sides, freeing the case as you go. Once the sides are loose, you might need to rock the case up and down to detach the front of the upper case (there are some sneaky plastic clips you’ll need to unclip).

Step 10

– Time to work some magic! Disconnect the trackpad and keyboard ribbon cable from the logic board, and remove any tape in your way.

– It’s party time! Get ready to remove the upper case and make your device feel brand new.

Step 11

– Unhook the trio of antenna cables attached to the Airport Extreme card.

– Apple’s got your back with labels showing where each colored antenna cable plugs in – just make sure to note these when reconnecting the antenna cables.

Step 12

– Gently guide the Airport antenna cables out of their cozy little channel in the left speaker.

Step 13

– Gently detach the iSight cable from the logic board by smoothly sliding the cable to the left and gently pulling it out from its connector.

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 coax the display data cable from the logic board with a sideways pull.

Step 16

– To kick things off, simply remove the silver T6 Torx that’s holding down the ground loop in the display data cable to the casing.

Step 17

– Hold up the display with one hand while unscrewing these 3 bad boys:

Step 18

– Grab the display assembly on each side and gently lift it out of the computer like you’re unveiling a surprise!

Step 19

– Alright, let’s rock this! Take off the two 5 mm Phillips screws from the bottom left and right corners of the screen (yep, just two screws). If you need help, you can always schedule a repair.

Step 20

Hey there! Just a friendly reminder: keep that spudger away from the plastic strip and the rear bezel. We want to keep everything safe and sound!

– Slide the flat end of a spudger in between the plastic strip on the rear bezel and the front bezel, keeping it perpendicular to the display. You’re doing great!

– With the spudger still in place, give it a gentle twist away from the display to pop those bezels apart. Keep it up!

– Continue along the left edge of the display, working your way down until the rear bezel is nicely separated from the front bezel. Almost there!

Tools Used

Spudger

Step 21

– Slip the flat end of a spudger at a right angle between the plastic strip and the rear bezel, right up next to the display.

– Keep the spudger in place and twist it away from the display to pop the front and rear bezels apart.

– Work your way along the right edge until the rear bezel is evenly separated from the front bezel.

Tools Used

Spudger

Step 22

– Slide the flat end of your trusty spudger between the front bezel and the plastic strip that’s hanging out with the rear bezel near those screw holes at the bottom corners of the display.

– Give your spudger a little twist toward the rear bezel to help them part ways.

– If things are feeling a bit snug, gently widen the gap between the lower edge of the rear bezel and the clutch cover until they’re fully separated.

Tools Used

Spudger

Step 23

– Gently lift the rear bezel from its bottom side and give it a little spin away from the display assembly to free up the top side.

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

Step 24

Hey there! Just a heads up: the display inverter is a super slim and sensitive circuit board, so handle it with care to avoid any mishaps. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair!

– Gently ease the inverter board out from the clutch cover, giving it a little lift like you’re raising the bar on your favorite workout!

Step 25

– Pop the LCD backlight off the inverter by gently pulling 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. You’ve got this!

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

Step 27

– Let’s kick things off by gently peeling away the pieces of that yellow kapton tape from the bottom left corner of the display. Easy peasy!

– Next up, it’s time to say goodbye to those three green antenna ground straps. Just peel them off the copper tape along the bottom edge of the LCD.

– Finally, remove the piece of tape that’s keeping the camera cable snugly attached to the LCD. You’re doing great!

Step 28

– Let’s get that display cable and camera cable connected! Carefully peel away any tape that’s holding them down. You’re doing great!

– Now, gently lift the camera cable off the foam tape at the top of the LCD. Take your time; you’ve got this!

Step 29

– Carefully unplug the camera cable from its slot on the camera board.

– Disconnect the display data cable connector from its slot on the LCD.

– Slide both cables away from the face of the logic board.

Step 30

– Hey there! If you’re working on a Core Duo machine, take a peek at picture 1. You’ll want to say goodbye to three Phillips screws that are holding the clutch assembly in place near the display data cable.

– Hey, hey! Got yourself a Core 2 Duo Model A1211 machine? Awesome choice! Check out picture 2 for a visual aid. Now, carefully remove two Phillips screws to free up the clutch assembly near the display data cable.

Step 31

– Gently remove the tiny Phillips screw hiding behind the display data cable.

– Slickly slide out the small rectangular steel bracket from its cozy spot near the right clutch hinge.

Step 32

Hey there! Just a heads up: the inverter cable ground loop is super thin and delicate. So, take it easy and handle it with care!

– Unscrew those three Phillips screws securing the clutch assembly at the lower edge of the front display bezel. Let’s get zippy with that screwdriver!