MacBook Pro 13″ Unibody Mid 2010 Clutch Cover Replacement
Duration: 45 minutes
Steps: 17 Steps
Heads up! While you’re diving into this repair adventure, remember to take your time and be gentle with those delicate parts. If you hit a snag or need a helping hand, don’t hesitate to schedule a repair and let the pros take over!
Follow this guide to swap out that scratched-up clutch cover with a shiny new one. It’s easier than you think, and you’ll be back in action in no time! If you need help, you can always schedule a repair.
Step 1
– Unscrew the ten screws that are keeping the lower case snugly attached to your MacBook Pro 13″ Unibody. Let’s get this party started!
Step 2
– Gently lift the lower case and slide it towards the back of the computer to release those pesky mounting tabs.
Step 3
Just a quick heads-up! To keep things safe and sound, it’s a good idea to unplug the battery connector from the logic board. This helps prevent any unexpected electrical surprises.
– Gently slide the flat end of a spudger under the battery connector and give it a little lift to pop it out of its cozy home on the logic board.
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Step 4
– Grab your trusty spudger and use its flat end to gently lift the subwoofer/right speaker cable connector from its cozy spot on the logic board. You’ve got this!
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Step 5
– Gently slide the camera cable out of its socket, just like a dance move! Keep it horizontal and you’re good to go.
Step 6
– Gently guide the camera data cable out of its cozy spot in the optical drive channel.
Step 7
One of the 8 mm Phillips screws might just decide to stick around in the camera cable ground loop like a loyal friend.
– Let’s get started by unscrewing those pesky screws that are holding the camera data cable and the right speaker snugly in place on the upper case.
– Now, gently slide the camera cable bracket out from its cozy spot under the subwoofer and take it out of the computer.
Step 8
Be sure to pull the connector out directly, like you’re on a mission, rather than lifting it straight up from its socket. You’ve got this!
– Take hold of that nifty plastic pull tab attached to the display data cable lock and give it a gentle twist toward the DC-in side of your computer.
– Now, with a steady hand, pull the display data cable connector straight out from its socket.
Step 9
– First up, let’s tackle those two screws that are holding the display data cable bracket snugly to the upper case. Grab your trusty screwdriver and get to it!
– Now that those screws are out of the way, gently lift the display data cable bracket out of the upper case. You’re doing great!
Step 10
– Grab your trusty Torx driver and let’s get those outer 6.5 mm screws out of the way! You’ll need to tackle two screws on each of the two display brackets, making it four screws in total. You’ve got this!
Step 11
– Alright, let’s get that MacBook open! Position it so the display stands tall and proud, perpendicular to the upper case.
– Now, gently place your MacBook on a table just like in the picture. It’s like a cozy little spot for your device!
– With your left hand holding the display and upper case together, grab your trusty Torx driver and remove that pesky 6.5 mm screw from the lower display bracket. You’ve got this!
Step 12
Make sure to keep a firm grip on the display and upper case with your left hand. If you don’t, they might just decide to take a tumble, and we definitely don’t want to see any damage happen to those components!
– Time to bid farewell to that last little 6 mm Torx screw holding the display snugly in the upper case. Let’s get it out of there!
Step 13
– With your right hand, lift the upper case and give it a little twist towards the top of the display. This will help the upper display bracket slide past the edge of the upper case without any fuss.
– Now, gently tilt the display away from the upper case. Easy peasy!
Step 14
– Gently lift the display away from the upper case, keeping an eye out for any sneaky brackets or cables that might try to tag along.
Step 15
It should wiggle about 1/4″ and then take a little break. No need to push it any further than that!
– Take hold of the clutch cover as shown and gently slide it over to the right side of the display. You’ve got this!
Step 16
– With a gentle touch, sway the clutch cover back and forth along its long axis while carefully pulling it away from the display.
– Keep this groove going along the length of the clutch cover until you can easily lift it away from the framework that’s keeping it snug against the display.
Step 17
– Take off the clutch cover from the display.
