MacBook Pro 15 How To Replace Left Ambient Light Sensor – Step-by-Step Guide
Duration: 45 minutes
Steps: 14 Steps
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Step 2
– Get rid of those three identical Phillips screws from the memory door.
– Remember to jot down where those sets of screws are coming from. It’ll make your life easier when putting things back together!
Step 3
– Gently lift the memory door enough to get a good grip on it, then slide it towards you and pull it away from the casing. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair.
Step 4
– Unscrew those two Phillips screws hanging out in the battery compartment by the latch. You’ve got this!
Step 5
– Hey there! Let’s kick things off by taking out these cool 6 screws:
Step 6
– Unscrew the four Phillips screws on the port side of your computer and let the adventure begin!
Step 7
– Give your computer a little twist and turn it 90 degrees! Now, let’s get those two Phillips screws at the back out of there.
Step 8
– Give your computer a little twist—rotate it 90 degrees once more! Now, let’s get those four Phillips screws on the side unscrewed like a pro.
Step 9
Hold up! Don’t just rip off the upper case. It’s still connected to the logic board with a ribbon cable. Take it easy!
– Start by gently lifting the rear of the case and let your fingers dance along the sides, working to free the case as you go. Once you’ve liberated the sides, you might need to give the case a little wiggle up and down to release the front of the upper case. This part can be a bit of a puzzle, so take your time. Just remember, there are 4 tabs over the DVD reader that pull out vertically, so keep an eye on those!
– Keep in mind that the two tiny tongues on the left side of the front of the upper case might get a little bendy while you’re removing it. No worries! When you’re putting it back together, you might have to gently straighten them out to fit nicely into the grooves on the lower case.
Step 10
– Let’s start by gently disconnecting the trackpad and keyboard ribbon cable from the logic board. Feel free to peel off any tape that might be in the way!
– Now, it’s time to carefully remove the upper case. You’ve got this!
Step 11
– Grab your trusty spudger and gently lift the brown plastic flap that’s keeping the left ambient light sensor cable snug against the logic board.
– Now, give that left ambient light sensor cable a little nudge to the left and slide it right out of its connector.
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Step 12
– Gently lift the left ambient light sensor cable from its spot above the left fan.
Step 13
– Unscrew the lone silver Phillips screw that’s holding down the clear plastic shield over the left ambient light sensor.
– Gently lift off the clear plastic shield to reveal the left ambient light sensor.
Step 14
– Grab your trusty spudger and gently pry the left ambient light sensor board from its cozy spot in the left speaker’s housing.
– Carefully lift the left ambient light sensor board out of the device, taking it one step at a time.
