Apple MacBook Pro 15 Microphone Replacement Tutorial
Duration: 45 minutes
Steps: 32 Steps
Heads up! Make sure to keep your workspace tidy and organized. A clutter-free zone helps you focus and avoid any pesky mishaps. If you hit a snag or need a hand, don’t hesitate to schedule a repair! We’re here to help!
Ready to tackle that pesky blown-out microphone? Let’s get you set up to make those conversations crisp and clear again! Follow this guide and you’ll be back to chatting in no time. And remember, if you need help, you can always schedule a repair.
Step 1
– Unscrew the ten fabulous screws holding the lower case to the upper case:
Step 2
– With a little finesse, use both hands to gently lift the lower case near the vent and pop it off the two clips holding it to the upper case.
– Carefully remove the lower case and place it aside for now.
Step 3
No need to stress about steps 3-6 for battery removal when you’re swapping out that hard drive! Just a friendly tip: it’s always a smart move to disconnect all power sources from your devices before diving in. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair.
– Time to get your toolkit ready! Start by unscrewing those two 5-Point Pentalobe screws at the top edge of the battery. You’ve got this!
Step 6
– Gently tilt back the battery to reveal the battery cable connector.
– Carefully disconnect the battery cable connector from its socket on the logic board and gently lift out the battery from the upper case.
Step 7
– Grab your trusty spudger and gently lift the fan connector straight up from the logic board. You’ve got this!
– For an extra boost, try giving that spudger a little twist from underneath the fan cable wires to help release the connector. Easy peasy!
Check out the second and third pictures to spot the fan socket and connector! Just a heads up: when you’re using your spudger to gently lift the fan connector straight up and out, be super careful not to snap that plastic fan socket off the logic board. The layout in the second picture might look a bit different from your device, but don’t worry—the fan socket is still the same. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair!
Tools Used
Step 8
– Whip out your T6 Torx screwdriver and remove those three sneaky screws that are holding the left fan hostage on the logic board.
– Gently lift that fan right out of the upper case like you’re lifting a slice of pizza from the box.
Step 9
– Get ready to groove with the flat end of a spudger as you disconnect the left fan connector from the logic board.
– Let’s rock ‘n roll by prying up from beneath the wires.
Tools Used
Step 10
– Get ready to tackle those three T6 Torx screws holding the left fan in place on the logic board. Time to show them who’s boss!
– Gently lift that left fan out of the upper case and give it a little wiggle to say goodbye. You’ve got this!
Step 11
As you gently shift the strip (cable retainer) aside, keep an eye out for those little surface-mounted components on the logic board—let’s not send them packing!
When pulling the connector, think of it like a dance—move it parallel to the face of the logic board, and avoid going straight up. We want to keep everything in one piece!
The camera cable connector doesn’t have any fancy locking or snapping features to keep it in place. So, to make sure it stays snugly in its socket, Apple cleverly adds a little strip of black adhesive plastic on the side facing the logic board behind the camera cable connector. It’s a simple trick to keep everything secure!
– With one finger, keep the end of the cable retainer pressed down while you take the tip of a spudger and gently lift the other end. Give it a little twist away from the camera cable connector.
– To disconnect the camera cable, simply pull the male end straight out from its socket. Easy peasy!
Tools Used
Step 12
Gently tug the connector parallel to the face of the logic board—no need to go straight up like you’re launching a rocket!
– Gently pull the male end of the camera cable straight out from its socket. You’ve got this!
Step 13
– Gently slide the flat end of your trusty spudger under the optical drive cable connector and give it a little lift off the logic board. You’ve got this!
Tools Used
Step 14
Take it easy when prying the connector—focus on that, not the socket! You don’t want to accidentally lift the socket off the logic board. Stay cool and steady!
– Grab your trusty spudger and gently lift the subwoofer connector straight up from the connector jack. You’ve got this!
Tools Used
Step 15
– Gently slide the flat end of a spudger under the hard drive/IR sensor cable connector and lift it off the logic board with care. You’ve got this!
Tools Used
Step 16
– Unscrew those two 1.5 mm Phillips screws holding the cable cover snugly against the logic board. You got this!
– Gently lift the cable cover out of the upper case. It’s like unveiling a surprise!
Step 17
– Gently coax the trackpad flex ribbon cable connector away from the logic board using a spudger. You’re doing great!
Tools Used
Step 18
Remember: Before gently sliding the keyboard ribbon cable out, make sure to unlock the ZIF socket first. These cables are delicate, so give them the careful treatment they deserve to avoid any unexpected breakups. You’ve got this!
– Alright, let’s get that keyboard ribbon cable out! Start by using your fingernail to gently lift the locking flap on the ZIF socket where the keyboard ribbon cable connects. You’ll find this little flap on the opposite side of the socket from the ribbon cable itself, so hook your nail under it and give it a careful upward lift. You’ve got this!
– Next up, grab the tip of a spudger and slide that keyboard ribbon cable out of its cozy socket. Easy peasy!
Tools Used
Step 19
– Grab your trusty spudger and gently lift the battery indicator ribbon cable connector away from the logic board. You’ve got this!
Tools Used
Step 20
– First up, grab your trusty screwdriver and take out that single 7 mm Phillips screw holding the display data cable retainer snugly to the upper case.
– No worries if that screw decides to stick around in the display data cable ground loop! If you’re swapping out the display, just remember to move that little guy over to the new unit.
– Now, gently lift off the display data cable retainer from the upper case and you’re one step closer to your repair!
Step 21
– Give that plastic pull tab a gentle tug and swing it over towards the DC-in side of your device. You’ve got this!
Step 22
Remember to gently pull the connector parallel to the logic board’s face, rather than yanking it straight up from the socket. You’ve got this!
– Gently slide the display data cable connector out of its socket like you’re pulling a magic trick. Voilà!
Step 23
– Grab your spudger and gently flip up the flap that’s holding the keyboard backlight ribbon cable. It’s like lifting a tiny drawbridge!
– Gently pull the keyboard backlight ribbon cable straight out from its snug home. Easy does it!
Tools Used
Step 24
Hold up! Don’t yank out the logic board just yet. There are some sneaky connections underneath that need to be detached from the upper case first. Let’s keep those intact, alright?
– Unscrew the following screws:
Step 25
Hold your horses! Don’t take the logic board out just yet!
– Gently lift the logic board assembly from the left side and guide it out of the upper case, keeping an eye on the port side that might snag as you remove it.
Step 26
– Gently lift the logic board to give yourself some room and grab a spudger to carefully lift the microphone off the upper case.
– Smoothly slide the logic board away from the port openings and raise the assembly out of the upper case.
– Before putting the logic board back in, it’s super helpful to gently press the microphone back into its spot in the left speaker so it stays put.
Tools Used
Step 27
– Gently slide the logic board away from the port openings and carefully lift the assembly out of the upper case. You’ve got this!
– Before you pop the logic board back in, it’s a great idea to press the microphone down into its cozy little home in the left speaker to keep it snug and secure.
Step 29
– Peel away the tiny strip of tape that’s keeping the left speaker connector under wraps.
Step 30
Get ready to rock and roll by gently prying up from beneath those wires!
– Gently slide the flat end of a spudger under the left speaker connector and lift it up from its cozy spot on the logic board. You’ve got this!
Tools Used
Step 31
– Time to bid adieu to those two 5 mm Phillips screws cozying up with the left speaker on the logic board.
– Give that left speaker a lift, it’s time to break free from the logic board.
Step 32
Gently lift from underneath the wires.
– Gently slide the flat end of a spudger under the microphone cable connector and lift it up from its cozy spot on the logic board. You’ve got this!
Tools Used
