DIY Guide to Replace MacBook Pro 15 Display Assembly – Step-by-Step Tutorial

Duration: 45 minutes

Steps: 17 Steps

Heads up, tech whiz! Make sure to handle your tools with care and keep your workspace organized. Remember, a tidy space is a happy repair space!

Ready to jazz up your MacBook Pro 15″ Core Duo Model A1150 with a fresh display assembly? Whether your screen is more cracked than a bad joke or just not showing off your memes clearly, this guide has your back! Along with the main screen, you’ll swap out the inverter, Airport antennas, hinges, and the casing to boot. Before diving in, power down and unplug to keep things safe. No need for a tech wizard hat—just bring your enthusiasm! If you hit a snag, don’t worry, just schedule a repair with us.

Step 1

– Give those battery release tabs a gentle nudge away from the battery with your fingers, and lift that battery out like a champ!

Step 2

– Unscrew the three matching Phillips screws from the memory door. You’ve got this!

– Don’t forget to keep track of which screws came from where. It’ll make putting everything back together a breeze!

Step 3

– Gently lift up on the memory door just enough to get a good grip, then slide it toward yourself and pull it away from the casing like you’re performing a magic trick!

Step 4

– Unscrew the duo of Phillips screws chilling near the latch in the battery compartment.

Step 5

– Unscrew the following 6 screws:

Step 6

– Unscrew the fabulous four Phillips screws chilling on the port side of the computer.

Step 7

– Give your computer a quick spin (90 degrees should do) and unscrew the two Phillips screws hanging out at the back. Keep it groovy!

Step 8

– Twist your device a cool 90 degrees once more and unscrew the four Phillips screws from the side. Keep rocking it!

Step 9

Hold up, don’t just whip the upper case off like it’s a dance move! Remember, it’s still grooving with the logic board via a ribbon cable. Let’s keep it chill and careful.

– Start by lifting the rear of the case and shimmying your fingers along the sides to loosen it. Work your way around until the sides are free. You might need to give the case a little wiggle up and down to release the front. Be patient here, as this part can be a bit of a puzzle! Just above the DVD reader, keep an eye out for four sneaky tabs that you’ll need to pull out vertically.

– Watch out for the two little tabs on the left front of the upper case—they might get a bit bent out of shape during removal. When putting it back together, you might have to straighten them out so they slip back into the grooves on the lower case like a charm.

Step 10

– Unplug the trackpad and keyboard ribbons from the logic board, peeling off any tape that’s in your way.

– Now, let’s get that upper case out of there!

Step 11

– Unplug those two antenna cables from the Airport Extreme card, party style!

– The white antenna cable throws its connection party on the left side of the Airport Extreme card.

Step 12

– Gently guide the Airport antenna cables out of their cozy little channel in the left speaker. They’ll appreciate the freedom!

Step 13

– Gently coax the iSight, inverter, and left fan cables away from the logic board by giving them a smooth pull in the direction they lay. It’s like detangling a kitten from a ball of yarn—patience and care, friends!

Step 14

– Unplug the display data cable from the logic board with flair.

Step 15

– Unscrew the shiny silver T6 Torx screw that’s keeping the ground loop of the display data cable snug against the casing. It’s a small step for you, but a giant leap for your device!