How to Replace MacBook Pro 15 Left Ambient Light Sensor
Duration: 45 minutes
Steps: 14 Steps
Don’t panic! We’re here to help you every step of the way. If you need assistance, you can always schedule a repair
This nifty sensor tweaks your keyboard’s backlight based on the room’s brightness. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair.
Step 1
– Gently push both battery release tabs outwards and lift that battery out of your computer. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair.
Step 2
– Unscrew those three identical Phillips screws from the memory door and let’s get this party started!
Step 3
– Gently lift the memory door until you can easily hold onto it, then slide it towards yourself, gently pulling it away from the casing.
Step 4
– Unscrew the two 2.8 mm Phillips screws located in the battery compartment by the latch. You’ve got this!
Step 5
– Get ready to jazz things up by kicking off with the removal of these rad 6 screws:
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 spin—rotate it 90 degrees! Now, it’s time to tackle those two 3.2 mm Phillips screws hanging out at the back. Let’s get to work!
Step 8
– Twist that laptop 90 degrees once more and pop out the four 3.2 mm Phillips screws from its side.
Step 9
Take it easy when removing the upper case! It’s connected to the logic board with a ribbon cable, so give it a gentle nudge instead of a quick yank. Your device will thank you!
– Start by gently lifting the back of the case and let your fingers dance along the sides, releasing the case as you go. Once the sides are free, give the case a little wiggle up and down to loosen the front of the upper case—there are some sneaky plastic clips that need a little nudge to pop off. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair!
Step 10
– Gently detach the trackpad and keyboard ribbon cable from the logic board, peeling off any tape that might be in the way.
– Carefully take off the upper case.
Step 11
– To gracefully part ways with the left ambient light sensor cable, gently slide a spudger beneath the cable and lift it up with a smile.
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Step 12
– Gently lift the left ambient light sensor cable away from the left fan, and don’t forget to peel off any tape that might be in your way!
Step 13
– To kick things off, remove that one shiny silver Phillips screw that’s holding down the snazzy clear plastic shield that’s covering the left ambient light sensor.
– Next up, gently lift away the clear plastic shield that’s been protecting the left ambient light sensor.
Step 14
– Grab your trusty spudger and gently wiggle the left ambient light sensor board out from its snug little home in the left speaker.
– Now, lift that left ambient light sensor board right out of the computer like a pro!
