DIY Guide to Replace MacBook Pro 13 Late 2011 Display
Duration: 45 minutes
Steps: 20 Steps
Heads up! If you find yourself in a pickle while fixing your device, don’t fret! Just remember, you can always schedule a repair and let the pros handle it!
Get ready to tackle that pesky broken display assembly! This guide will walk you through the steps to make your device shine like new again. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair.
Step 1
– Get ready to tackle this task by unscrewing the ten screws listed below!
Step 2
– Gently use your fingers to lift the lower case away from the MacBook’s body near the vent—it’s like giving your laptop a little hug!
– Now, go ahead and remove that lower case. You’re doing great!
Step 3
Gently nudge both short sides of the connector upward to coax it out of its socket. Just a heads up—watch those corners; they can be a bit fragile and might break off if you’re not careful.
– Gently nudge the battery connector upward from its cozy spot on the logic board using the spudger’s edge. You’ve got this!
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Step 4
– Gently nudge the battery cable away from its cozy spot on the logic board to prevent it from reconnecting while you’re busy working your magic.
Step 5
– Gently use the flat end of a spudger to lift the AirPort/Bluetooth ribbon cable connector up from its cozy spot on the logic board. You’ve got this!
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Step 6
Gently pull the cable parallel to the logic board’s face. Yanking it upward could cause some serious damage to either the logic board or the cable itself. Let’s keep everything safe and sound!
– Gently wiggle and pull the camera cable free from its cozy spot on the logic board.
Step 7
– Gently nudge the AirPort/Bluetooth ribbon cable aside as you carefully peel the camera cable away from the adhesive that’s keeping it cozy with the subwoofer and the AirPort/Bluetooth bracket.
– Guide the camera cable out from beneath the retaining finger that’s molded into the AirPort/Bluetooth bracket, making sure it feels free and happy!
Step 8
– Grab your trusty spudger and gently nudge the antenna connector nearest to the logic board upwards from its cozy home on the AirPort/Bluetooth board.
– Now, let’s give that antenna cable a little wiggle and guide it out from beneath the finger molded into the AirPort/Bluetooth bracket.
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Step 9
– Just like we did in the last step, go ahead and gently disconnect the last three antenna connectors. You’ve got this!
– Now, let’s untangle those cables from the little slots in the AirPort/Bluetooth bracket. A little finesse goes a long way!
Step 10
– Unscrew those five little screws right there!
Step 11
– Gently lift the AirPort/Bluetooth assembly and the Subwoofer upward from the center of the optical drive’s side until they are free from each other. Keep it smooth and steady, and you’ll be golden!
Step 12
– Gently detach the AirPort/Bluetooth assembly, keeping an eye on that delicate antenna contact nestled near the corner of the upper case. You’re doing great!
Step 14
Be gentle with that display data cable! It’s a bit delicate, so instead of lifting it up, make sure to pull it straight out along the logic board’s face. You’ve got this!
– Take hold of the plastic pull tab that’s keeping the display data cable lock in place and gently twist it toward the DC-In side of the computer.
– Now, with a steady hand, pull the display data cable straight out from its cozy socket on the logic board.
Step 15
– Let’s kick things off by unscrewing these two little guys:
– Next up, gently lift out the display data cable retainer from the upper case. You’ve got this!
Step 16
– Peel away the foam tape that’s hanging out over the display screws next to the MagSafe DC-In board. You’ve got this!
Step 17
We’ve got a little trick up our sleeves! By leaving one screw connected to the display and the upper case, you’re setting yourself up for success in the next steps. Trust us, it’ll make things a whole lot easier!
– Go ahead and take out two of the three 6 mm T8 Torx screws that are holding the left side of the display to the upper case. You’re making progress!
Step 18
– First things first, open up your MacBook Pro until the display stands tall and proud, perpendicular to the upper case.
– Next up, gently place your opened MacBook Pro on a flat surface, just like you see in the picture.
– Now, while keeping a steady grip on the display and upper case with your left hand, it’s time to say goodbye to that last T8 Torx screw from the lower display bracket.
Step 19
Make sure to keep a firm grip on the display and upper case with your left hand. If you let go, they might just take a tumble and that could lead to some serious damage. Let’s keep everything safe and sound!
– Time to say goodbye to that last pesky T8 Torx screw holding your display in place! Go ahead and remove it with a smile.
Step 20
– With your right hand, gently grasp the upper case and give it a little twist towards the top of the display so that the upper display bracket can gracefully slide past the edge of the upper case.
– Now, give the display a slight nudge away from the upper case.
– Carefully lift the display upwards and away from the upper case, keeping an eye out for any brackets or cables that might want to join the party.
