MacBook Pro 13″ Unibody Mid 2010 Left Clutch Hinge Replacement
Duration: 45 minutes
Steps: 20 Steps
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Follow this guide to swap out that pesky broken left clutch hinge with ease!
Step 1
– Unscrew and say goodbye to those 10 pesky screws holding the lower case of your MacBook Pro 13″ Unibody in place!
Step 2
– Gently raise the lower case and slide it back toward the rear of the computer to release those sneaky mounting tabs.
Step 3
Just a friendly reminder: to keep things safe and sound, go ahead and unplug that battery connector from the logic board. We want to dodge any electrical surprises while you work your magic!
– Gently slide the flat end of your spudger under the battery connector and give it a little lift to pop it out of its cozy spot on the logic board.
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Step 4
– Gently use the flat end of a spudger to 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, moving it horizontally like you’re giving it a little nudge. You’ve got this!
Step 6
– Gently guide the camera data cable out of its cozy spot in the optical drive channel. Remember, patience is key!
Step 7
One of the 8 mm Phillips screws might just decide to stick around in the camera cable ground loop.
– Let’s get started by taking out the screws that are holding the camera data cable and the right speaker snugly in place on the upper case:
– Now, gently slide that camera cable bracket out from under the subwoofer and give it a little lift to remove it from the computer.
Step 8
Remember to gently pull the connector straight out, not upwards from its socket. Keep it cool and steady, and you’ll be all set!
– Grab that handy plastic pull tab attached to the display data cable lock and give it a gentle twist towards the DC-in side of your device.
– Now, with a steady hand, pull the display data cable connector straight out from its socket.
Step 9
– Let’s kick things off by unscrewing those two screws that are holding the display data cable bracket in place on the upper case. You’ve got this!
– Now, gently lift that display data cable bracket out of the upper case. Easy peasy!
Step 10
– Grab your trusty Torx driver and let’s get those two outer 6.5 mm screws loose! You’ll find them holding each of the two display brackets snugly to the upper case—four screws in total. Let’s do this!
Step 11
– First things first, open that MacBook wide so the display stands nice and tall against the upper case.
– Next, gently set your opened MacBook down on a table, just like in the picture.
– Now, with your left hand holding the display and upper case together, grab your Torx driver and go ahead and take out that last 6.5 mm screw from the lower display bracket.
Step 12
Keep a firm grip on the display and upper case with your left hand, alright? If you let go, they might just take a tumble, and nobody wants that! Let’s keep those components safe and sound.
– Time to say goodbye to that last stubborn 6 mm Torx screw holding the display to the upper case. Let’s get it out of there!
Step 13
– Take hold of the upper case with your right hand and give it a gentle twist toward the top of the display. This will help the upper display bracket glide past the edge of the upper case.
– Now, nudge the display a little away from the upper case.
Step 14
– Gently raise the display, steering clear of any brackets or cables that might get snagged along the way. You’ve got this!
Step 15
Give it a gentle nudge—just about 1/4″ should do the trick! If it stops there, don’t push it any further. Let’s keep everything in one piece!
– Take hold of the clutch cover and gently slide it to the right side of the display, just like a smooth dance move!
Step 16
– Carefully wiggle the clutch cover back and forth along its long axis while gently pulling it away from the display.
– Keep this motion going along the length of the clutch cover until you can easily lift it off the framework that’s holding it to the display.
Step 17
– Go ahead and take off the clutch cover from the display.
Step 18
– Take out the lone 5.2 mm T6 Torx screw that’s holding the left clutch hinge close to the display glass. You’ve got this!
Step 19
– Take out those last two 5.2 mm T6 Torx screws that are holding the left clutch hinge snugly to the display. You’re almost there!
Step 20
– Time to get handy! Start by gently taking off the left clutch hinge from the display.
