Retina MacBook 2015 Displayeinheit austauschen

Geschrieben von: Geoff Wacker

Kommentare: 71

Retina MacBook 2015 Displayeinheit austauschen

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Schritte

Zeitaufwand

2 - 3 Stunden

Einleitung

Diese Anleitung zeigt dir, wie du die komplette Displayeinheit des Retina MacBooks 2015 austauschen kannst.

Um Schäden an der Hauptplatine zu vermeiden, solltest du nach Abschluss der Reparatur, aber bevor du es einschaltest, das MacBook an eine Niederspannung anschließen, indem du einen 5-Watt iPhone Ladestecker und ein USB-C zu USB-A Kabel benutzt. Diese Zusatzteile sind nicht im Lieferumfang des MacBooks enthalten, achte also vor der Reparatur darauf, sie zur Hand zu haben.

Werkzeuge

Ersatzteile

Schritt 1

Bevor du weiterarbeitest, ziehe das Netzkabel und schalte das MacBook aus. Klappe das Display zu und lege den Laptop mit der Unterseite nach oben.
Nur für 2015er Modelle: vermeide Schäden am Logic Board und schließe es nach erfolgreicher Reparatur , aber bevor du es einschaltest an eine Niederspannungsquelle an. Benutze dazu ein 5 Watt iPhone Ladegerät und ein USB-C zu USB-A Kabel.
Entferne folgende acht Schrauben, mit denen das untere Gehäuse befestigt ist:
Zwei 1,8 mm P5 Pentalobe Schrauben
Vier 2,9 mm P5 Pentalobe Schrauben
Zwei 6,1 mm P5 Pentalobe Schrauben
Schaue dir beim Ausbau die Lage der Schrauben genau an - sie müssen beim Eindrehen leicht schräg stehen.
Achte darauf, dass bei der ganzen Reparatur die Schrauben gut geordnet bleiben und passe auf, dass jede Schraube genau auf ihren alten Platz zurück kommt, damit keine Schäden am Gerät entstehen.

If, like me, you didn’t have a P5 Pentalope screwdriver but did have one that fits an iPhone.

You can sand down the tip until it’s the right size.

Stuart - 13/04/20

Thank you Stuart! I would never have thought of this and it worked perfectly.

R McP -

Hello,

where do I plug the USB-C to USB-A cable on MacBook MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Mid 2015)

I can’t any port suitable for USB-c !??

sissi - 05/03/21

My MacBook had P4 pentalobe screws, notP5

Greg Lavardera -

Big thanks to Jeff for such thorough and detailed instructions. This is definitely a more advanced repair so if you're not comfortable with making such repairs, like having experience working on iPhones, computers, etc., you might think twice before attempting. It's very helpful to read all the instructions thoroughly before starting. Plan on 3 to 4 hours—the battery removal along with its adhesive is a real $@$*-show, but totally doable if you followed Jeff's recommendations.

I'll post a few tips in the comments on each step that I think is worth noting but I will mention here one of the trickier steps. ZIF connectors on the flat cables can be a little tricky, especially if you have never done these. Before attempting to do the first one (step 8) review the others in steps 16, 20, and 25. You'll get a better sense of how these little retaining flaps flip up and what they actually look like when you study each photo in each step—they are very tiny and fragile.

Steven Gibson -

Just finished replacing the battery. I followed the directions that came with the battery instead of this guide. In short, Steps 15 to 35 are not necessary. You don't have to completely disassemble the laptop to replace the battery.

Andrew Mohan -

Schritt 2

Zwänge deine Finger in den Spalt zwischen dem oberen und dem unteren Gehäuse. Beginne an der Rückseite des MacBooks zwischen den Scharnieren.
Hebe das untere Gehäuse nur ein wenig an, damit Schäden an den Kabeln, die das obere und untere Gehäuse verbinden, vermieden werden.
Fasse das untere Gehäuse fest an und hebe es gleichmäßig hoch, bis es sich vom oberen Gehäuse löst.
Möglicherweise geht das Hochheben des unteren Gehäuses schwer. Schiebe, falls nötig, ein Plektrum oder ein anderes ESD sicheres Werkzeug an den Seitenkanten des unteren Gehäuses entlang , um die beiden versteckten Rasten zu öffnen.
Um beim Zusammenbau diese Klammern wieder einzurasten, musst du fest auf die beiden Seitenkanten des unteren Gehäuses drücken (in der Nähe des Plektrums im dritten Bild), bis du es einrasten hörst.

Schritt 3

Halte das untere Gehäuse gut fest und drehe das Gerät mit dem Apple Logo nach oben um.

Schritt 4

Hebe das obere Gehäuse und das Display zusammen von der Vorderkante her nach oben bis zu einem Winkel von etwa 45° an.
Es ist hilfreich, wenn du das MacBook in dieser Stellung für den nächsten Schritt abstützst.

This step at the suggested height tears the ribbon cable. do step 7 first. carefully

Kiernan - 04/03/19

If you carefully open the display all the way and then lift the upper case, you can let the display rest on your flat working surface. The upper case will be held in place at an appropriate angle by the display hinge.

Mike C -

Schritt 5

Drücke mit dem flachen Ende des Spudgers die kleine goldfarbene "battery disconnect" Taste und halte sie fest.
Wenn die Einschalt-LED aufleuchtet, dann halte die Taste weiterhin gedrückt, bis die LED erlöscht und lasse sie dann los. Das kann bis zu 10 Sekunden lang dauern.
Wenn die LED nicht aufleuchtet, dann lasse die Taste nach 5-10 Sekunden los. Drücke und halte sie für weitere 5-10 Sekunden und lasse los. Drücke und halte sie zum Abschluss erneut für 5-10 Sekunden und lasse los.
Durch dieses Verfahren wird sichergestellt, dass das MacBook ganz heruntergefahren ist und risikofrei daran gearbeitet werden kann.

Wow okay could someone explain why this is necessary? What happens if you skip this step and simply undo the screw to disconnect the power?

EB Computers - 20/12/20

Removing the screw does not disconnect the power—power comes from the battery terminals contacting the underside of the logic board, and they’re tricky to separate reliably at this stage of disassembly. This step is the safest and easiest way to kill power; don’t skip it.

Jeff Suovanen - 21/12/20

What if I can’t get my LED to power on when reassembling the machine?

greg2b - 18/01/21

Update: Realized my USB-C connector (Step 14) wasn’t properly seated.

greg2b - 25/01/21

Hi what will happen if i skip this step, coz i did tried to power down the battery by pressing small gold button, but no avail. the LED light still there even after more than 5 times press (5-10secs or more) each press.

Dimitri Zaborski -

Did you learn the answer to your question? I'm having the same issue -- I keep pressing the gold button but the battery light stays on.

R McP -

Mi laptop doesn’t turn it on doing that ):

alexisaguinagam26 -

Schritt 6

Schließe das MacBook und lege es mit der Unterseite nach oben hin.

Schritt 7

Hebe die Vorderkante hoch, bis das untere Gehäuse mit einem Winkel von etwa 45° geöffnet ist.
Achte darauf, dass die Flachbandkabel, mit denen das untere Gehäuse immer noch am MacBook angeschlossen ist, nicht beschädigt werden.

Before the IPD flex cable can be removed the battery disconnect button has be held down for up to 10 seconds. If the LED near the battery connector is switched on it shows that there is power going through the logic board from the battery, once the button is pressed and this light goes off the machine is safe to be worked on.

Aaron Dalziel - 12/04/18

Schritt 8

Löse mit einer Pinzette das schwarze Klebeband ab, mit dem der ZIF Verbinder des Trackpadkabels bedeckt ist.

Only peel back the first half of the tape covering the trackpad cable ZIF connector—do not completely remove.

Steven Gibson -

Schritt 9

Klappe vorsichtig den Sicherungsbügel am ZIF Verbinder des Trackpadkabels mit einem Spudger hoch.

This is very tricky indeed - at least on my computer. I failed at this point - having skipped to it as sugested above so as not to stress the ribbons on the other side. The ZIF was not as I expected. They had opened when I pulled up the stick cover and I found I was working on the socket itself. The top edge came adrift after almost no pressure being put on it. The ribon did not come free with gentle pulling though. At that point I put the back on again… waited until the battery recharged a bit and found I had not nroken it after all. I doubt I shall try again. It is much harder to replace than the 15 inch - much…

Simon Anthony - 21/11/19

I’ve just found that I have broken it after all. No keyboard. Bluetooth still works so I can use the machine.

All in all, an expensive mistake. BTW - I did NOT get the kit from IFIXIT - not sold here.

Simon Anthony - 21/11/19

I found “Recognizing & Disconnecting Cable Connectors”

Erkennen und Trennen von Kabelverbindern

useful, esp. for someone who has not used ZIF connectors and retaining flaps before. There are several retaining flaps that need to be opened. The first time is tricky as you need a sense of how much force to apply. I used the flat end of the provided spudger. Apply progressively firmer upward pressure until the retaining flap pops open. The first time is tricky, but straightforward thereafter.

Ki Park - 31/12/20

Mouse back and forth between the two right-side thumbnail photos and you will get a little animation feel showing how these ZIF connectors operate—it's very helpful. Apply light but consistent pressure to pop them up. Helps to go side to side if they're a little stubborn.

Steven Gibson -

Schritt 10

Löse das Flachbandkabel des Trackpads vom Trackpad ab, indem du es vorsichtig durch den Schlitz im Rahmen ziehst.

Schritt 11

Drehe das MacBook vorsichtig herum, so dass das untere Gehäuse flach aufliegt.
Klappe das obere Gehäuse/Displayeinheit etwa rechtwinklig auf und stütze es gegen einen stabilen Gegenstand, so dass du es nicht mehr festhalten musst.
Klebe das obere Gehäuse mit einem Klebeband in der Nähe des Trackpads fest, so dass es sich nicht versehentlich bewegen kann.
Man könnte zwar das MacBook ganz flach aufklappen, dies ist aber nicht zu empfehlen, da die Flachbandkabel beschädigt werden können.

You can open the laptop screen all the way open with it flat in the table (screen facing up) and the keyboard should stay up.

xavierviveros - 20/04/20

Schritt 12

Entferne die einzelne 2,9 mm Torx T5 Schraube, mit der der Akkuanschluss am Logic Board befestigt ist.
Bei 2015er Modellen kann sich eine silberfarbene Erdungsklammer mit zwei Schaumstoffstückchen direkt unter dieser Schraube befinden. Diese könnte sich lösen. Achte darauf, dass du sie beim Zusammenbau wieder einbaust.

the moment you opening macbook case and before any tinkering with connections, you MUST press little yellow button on logicboard, located on the right from battery connector - this will disable all power to the board. You can check by looking at the small led on left side of the battery connector - if there is very faint light, it means that power is still there. After pressing button light should go off. Removing screw is not necessary at all, and like I said - you MUST disable power before any touching to connections etc.

DigiHead - 25/02/18

Where it says

“2015 models have a silver grounding clip with two foam pads directly under this screw“

I have a 2015 MacBook & the grounding clip is not there!

I’m using this guide to investigate why there are lines on screen or darker screen at certain angles of opening it. Also a background ghosting effect on screen too.

No obvious damage or loose connectors so wondered if the lack of grounding clip can cause these symptoms?

Anybody out there know?

nijafe -

Either buy the clip and check, or replace the screen (or LB), but the macbook would more likely not start if there is a missing grounded connection, depending on what is being grounded.

Sean -

Schritt 13

Als zusätzliche Sicherheitsmaßnahme kannst du den Akku physisch trennen, indem du ein Akkuisolierstück zwischen Logic Board und Akkuanschluss einsetzt.

I HAD TO DO THIS TWICE. After replacing the battery while following this guide to a 'T', the battery was not being recognized by the logic board. Strangely, with the power unplugged it would still light up the screen and tell me the battery was at a critical level, but it would not boot. Resetting the SMC had no effect. I thought I killed my computer or got a bad battery, so as a last ditch effort I re-opened the case, pressed the battery disconnect button, removed the screw and inserted the battery separation tool again to Physically Disconnect the battery from the mainboard. After about 5 minutes I then removed the tool and reassembled everything, plugged in via 5v iphone charger and USBA-C cable again and LO, the battery is now reporting correctly, charging correctly and allowing me to boot on its power .

Neil Schultz - 25/04/22

Schritt 14

Entferne die beiden Schrauben, mit denen die Halterung des USB-C Anschlusskabels befestigt ist:
1,1 mm Tri-Point Y00 Schraube
Bei manchen Modellen kann es auch eine Kreuzschlitzschraube sein.
3,5 mm Torx T5 Schraube

This was oddly the hardest part. That Tri-Point screw just wouldn’t budge! I had to sand the end of the only Tri-point screwdriver I had in the end to get it to fit.

Stuart - 13/04/20

Be sure to get the metal plate under the chip near where the PT5 screw is before tightening

abscate - 29/09/20

I should have read the comments before using the provided 1.1 mm Tri-point Y00 bit. I almost stripped the screw but was able to use a small flat head bit to open the screw.

Ifixit: you may want to update this part in the instructions. Not everyone reads the comment section, esp. when it comes to specification of bits which is basic and must be accurate. This is one of the more critical ones in the procedure that can easily go south. The rest of the instructions are excellent.

Ki Park - 31/12/20

early 2015 model here. I’ve used a Y1.5 with cautiously applied down force.

beaudry.ian - 25/01/21

My 2015 had a 2.5mm Y screw not a Y000.

Michael Bonney - 05/02/21

Adding to the helpful comments above, on replacing the 1.1mm tripoint screw, I found the the magnetism of the nearby speaker coil overcame that of the driver and would draw the screw away or the combo of forces would fling it out of the work area! After fiddling with it for too long, I used some of the battery adhesive removed earlier to attached the screw to the driver. Wax would probably work better if I’d had some.

jefflyons - 22/04/21

I used the PH00 head to unscrew what they call the “1.1 mm Tri-point Y00 screw”, NOT the Y00 head, and it unscrewed perfectly fine.

Grace Escamilla -

Agreed, my screw was a PH00.

stephen delaney -

Schritt 15

Heble die Halterung des USB-C Anschlusskabels vom Logic Board hoch und löse sie ab.
Um dieses Kabel wieder anzuschließen, musst du erst die Metallhalterung passend über die Schraubenlöcher legen und dann in der Mitte herunterdrücken. Achte darauf, dass sie korrekt sitzt, sonst kann der Stecker beschädigt werden.

Emphasis on aligning the bracket correctly. What the pictures do not show is that underneath the flat part of the metal bracket (the area between the two screw holes) is a connector that needs to be accurately aligned. Aligning the two screw holes does not imply that the connector is seated correctly.

After I re-assembled my 2015 MacBook power would not come on. I thought I had damaged the logic board despite being careful and following instructions. Diagnosing the problem took a while. Retracing the steps and focusing on power supply I was able to determine that the metal flap which hides the connector underneath had not made proper contact.

What I did was to use a finger to get a tactile feel for the connector underneath the metal bracket aligning properly and then press down vertically when it seemed to be aligned. It’s a subtle tactile feel. After re-doing this step, I got power back. Be careful not to damage the connector as noted in the instructions.

Ki Park - 31/12/20

Good tip. It’s so easy to damage these fragile connectors by forcing the plug in and reattaching the mounting plate screws

Peter Newman -

Schritt 16

Klappe den Sicherungsbügel am ZIF Verbinder des Flachbandkabels zur Platine der Kopfhörerbuchse mit dem Spudger auf.

Schritt 17

Löse das Flachbandkabel zur Platine der Kopfhörerbuchse, indem du es gerade aus dem ZIF Verbinder nach hinten ziehst.
Richte das Flachbandkabel beim Zusammenbau so wie gezeigt aus, sodass die Seite mit den weißen Streifen zu dir zeigt.

hey my macbook do not have sound after replacing the topcase, i did connect everything like here you did, also I did the reset of PR and NVRAM. What Can I check more? simply when I open the OS, there is no audio device at all

dkflu - 16/07/19

The audio jack cable is a bit of a pain to reinsert. I found if I turned the screen and the bottom on its side, like an open book, I had much better orientation and it was much easier to insert.

Steven Gibson -

Schritt 18

Ziehe das Klebeband vom Displaykabelstecker mit einer Pinzette zurück.

Schritt 19

Es kann sein, dass der metallene Sicherungsbügel am Displaykabelstecker aufklappt, und am Klebeband festhängen bleibt.
Wenn das so ist, dann musst du den Sicherungsbügel mit dem flachen Ende des Spudgers nach unten halten, während du mit der Pinzette das Klebeband ablöst.

Schritt 20

Klappe den Sicherungsbügel auf dem Displaykabelstecker mit dem flachen Ende des Spudgers hoch.
Halte ihn möglichst vom Klebeband fern, sonst er kann daran festkleben. Dann wird das Ablösen des Kabels schwieriger.

Schritt 21

Schiebe vorsichtig das flache Ende des Spudgers unter das Displaykabel, um es von der Klebeverbindung zum unteren Gehäuse zu trennen.
Achte darauf, dass das Kabel nicht beschädigt wird. Wenn es sich nicht leicht ablösen lässt, dann erwärme das Kabel und/oder das Gehäuse direkt darunter mit einem Haartrockner oder einen iOpener. Der Kleber wird dadurch aufgeweicht und du kannst es noch einmal probieren.

Schritt 22

Ziehe das Displaykabel vorsichtig gerade aus seinem Anschluss heraus und löse es ab.
Schließe gleich danach den Sicherungsbügel.
Beim Zusammenbau muss der Sicherungsbügel zugeklappt sein. Setze das Kabel mit den Goldkontakten nach unten korrekt auf und schiebe es vorsichtig in den Anschluss hinein. Achte darauf, dass das Kabel nicht geknickt oder sonstwie beschädigt wird. Wenn es richtig sitzt, sollten die Vertiefungen an den Seiten nicht mehr sichtbar sein.

A step was skipped. You have to flip up the metal locking tab on the socket before the cable can be removed. See the photo.

Vin Coniglione - 15/12/20

And be careful when re-inserting the connector. One end of the two indentations got a little bent (I did not notice) which resulted in a black screen when powering up. I used a heat gun (low setting) to separate the cable from the labtop housing. When re-assembling, first insert the connector (after closing the metal flap as instructed), verify that it’s properly seated, then re-attach the rest of the cable to the laptop housing. In the first try, I first re-attached the cable to the housing, then tried to insert the cable connected into the metal socket. Because of a lack of slack, the cable connector at one end got bent slightly. After identifying the problem, I had to straighten it/unbend out using my fingers. Hence it is easier to insert the connector first, then attach the rest of the cable to the laptop housing.

Ki Park - 31/12/20

Black screen upon reboot:

Inserting the display ribbon cable into it’s contact without closing the metal flap before reassembly will result in a black screen.

Charlene Lizut -

Schritt 23

Trenne die untere von der oberen Gehäuseeinheit.

Schritt 24

Klappe mit dem Spudger den Sicherungsbügel am ZIF Verbinder des Flachbandkabels zur Doppelmikrofoneinheit auf.

Does unplugging the "dual microphone assembly ribbon cable" affect anything other than the microphones? The headphone jack is separate, for example, right?

wizfish mcfrabblegabben - 03/07/16

Right. We haven't tested it, but unplugging that cable shouldn't affect anything other than the microphones. You can see the microphone assembly in this guide.

Jeff Suovanen - 05/07/16

Schritt 25

Ziehe das Flachbandkabel zur Mikrofoneinheit mit einer Pinzette aus seinem Anschluss heraus.

I broke the microphone assembly ribbon cable, from step twenty five. Is there anyway to fix this, soldering kit, or can I order a new cable online?

Read Fuller - 09/07/19

Schritt 26

Entferne die beiden 3,2 mm Torx T5 Schrauben, mit denen die Platine der Kopfhörerbuchse am Gehäuse befestigt ist.

Schritt 27

Entferne die Platine der Kopfhörerbuchse.

On your way back during reassembly, as long as you are VERY careful with the ribbon once you do it, it is easier to reattach the ribbon in the connector before reseating the audio jack board.

lauren - 31/05/20

Schritt 28

Entferne die beiden 3,3 mm Torx T5 Schrauben, mit denen die Displaykabeleinheit befestigt ist.

Schritt 29

Entferne die einzelne 4,3 mm Kreuzschlitzschraube # 00, mit der das Flachbandkabel zur USB-C Buchse befestigt ist.

Schritt 30

Falte das Flachbandkabel zum USB-C Anschluss auf, so dass du an die Halterung darunter gelangen kannst.

my a1534 had slightly different connector 821-00828-A an it had two torx screws attaching it

Maria Belova -

Schritt 31

Hebe die Metallhalterung hoch, welche das Flachbandkabel zum USB-Anschluss befestigt, und entferne sie.
Achte beim Zusammenbau daruf, dass die Metalllasche an der Verbindungsplatine zum USB-C Anschluss durch den Schlitz in der Metallhalterung gleitet.

Schritt 32

Heble den Stecker am Flachbandkabel zum USB-C Anschluss mit dem Spudger gerade nach oben und löse das Kabel ab.
Hebele von der Seite hoch, die am nächsten zur Hinterkante des MacBooks liegt.
Entferne das Flachbandkabel.

Schritt 33

Öffne das Display ganz.
Setze das MacBook auf seiner rechten Kante ab, so dass das Display, wie zu sehen, von dir weg zeigt.

Schritt 34

Entferne die vier 4,8 mm Torx T8 Schrauben, mit denen die Displayscharniere befestigt sind.

On an early 2015 model, I found the T9 Torx bit to be too tight a fit in the hinge screw heads. Almost to the point where one screw head got slightly damaged as the bit slipped when turning as it hadn’t gone in far enough. This is the T9 bit that came with the iFixIt 64 bit driver kit.

So I used the T8 bit instead and managed to loosen the other screws much more easily. It’s a slightly looser fit but it goes in further and didn’t slip even though the screws on this particular machine were very very tightly screwed in.

Cool_Breeze - 09/01/19

@cool_breeze I think you’re right and this is probably a mistake in the guide. Apple commonly uses T8 screws, T9 not so much. But it can be hard to tell for sure depending on which toolkit you happen to be using. I’ll update the text to say T8! Thanks for the heads-up.

Jeff Suovanen - 10/01/19

Schritt 35

Halte die Displayeinheit mit einer Hand fest und das obere Gehäuse mit der anderen. Drücke sie dann beide leicht gegeneinander, so dass sich die Scharniere aus ihren Vertiefungen im oberen Gehäuse herauslösen.
Es ist nur wenige Millimeter Spiel zwischen den Scharnieren und dem Gehäuse, du wirst also nicht weit drücken müssen.
Drücke das obere Gehäuse nach vorne und ziehe gleichzeitig das Display vorsichtig zurück.
Wenn sich die Displayscharniere vom oberen Gehäuse gelöst haben, dann entferne das Display und lege es zur Seite.

Furthermore once the repair is complete it's also standard procedure to use a 5Watt power adapter to charge the MacBook until a small chime is heard, at which point the standard adapter can be used

Jamie H - 05/03/17

How long does it take usually before you should hear the chime? Any way to test that the USB-C has been properly plugged backed in before reassembling everything?

Pierre Renaux - 16/07/17

When reassembling, remember that the keyboard goes UP against the display (erm erm.)

bredelet -

Abschluss

Um das Gerät wieder zusammenzubauen, folge der Anleitung in umgekehrter Reihenfolge. Um Schäden an der Hauptplatine zu vermeiden, solltest du nach Abschluss der Reparatur, aber bevor du es einschaltest, connect it to low-voltage power. Schließe dazu einen 5-Watt iPhone Ladestecker mit einem USB-C zu USB-A Kabel an.

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thank you: very good and clear guiding through

errico armandillo - 10/05/16

Is there a guide to replace the LCD without replacing the entire shell with housing? Replacements for the LCD only are alt cheaper than buying the entire thing.

MrNewbhero - 03/08/16

MrNewbhero - You probably can replace it without a full clamshell, however, be advised that the front glass acts as a part of the LCD and the layers underneath are just backlight pieces and so on. It's a very difficult job for a DIY

PC Service Center Oesterbro - 07/11/16

This repair is so nervewreaking. I suggest everyone to take your time and really make sure you're not rushing it, or you may break the connectors, as there's tape on everything almost breaking the connector when you remove the flex cable.

PC Service Center Oesterbro - 07/11/16

My screen bezel is tearing apart in pieces and got no damage, drop or else, since day 1 I use a UrbanArmor cover, how can I change it, I bought a replacement in eBay.

gerardjulien - 11/11/16

Is this valid for the 2016 model? Does the 2016 model use the same display assembly replacement?

Regards

David Bolet Alcaide - 07/02/17

The procedure is very similar on the 2016 model, with a few minor differences (screw types, etc). Some differences are documented here, but following this guide should get you 99% of the way there. I'm not sure whether the display itself is compatible/interchangeable between model years.

Jeff Suovanen - 08/02/17

Ive just done a screen replacement after my son spilled tea over it. The MacBook was still functioning, sound, booting up etc but the screen was dead. Ive just replaced the screen, all works fine, but now the trackpad and keyboard are not working/no power and the trackpad is getting very hot. Does the trackpad send power to the keyboard in this design as it seems like the only link to via a cable.

jaj_the_mad_cymro - 20/05/17

I changed the screen but now it won’t start anymore. Any ideas ?

François Deschepper - 28/09/17

I have a broken screen. If I remove the screen, will the MacBook default to external screen? Is it okay to power-up with the display disconnected?

fheald - 10/10/17

Is it possible to remove the aluminum back from the display? I have scratches on the top case of my macbook and I just want to remove the aluminum top case, because the display works just fine and I don’t want to spent this amount of money for a perfect working display.

Adriano - 10/05/18

There’s an alternate way to replace the display assembly shown in a YouTube video from a UK company. It's seemingly a lot less steps, easier, and much quicker. I followed it successfully, so I’m not sure why there is such a big difference between their procedure and this one…

jgregson00 - 27/05/18

I think you were lucky. In that video they do not disconnect the battery, they pry apart ZIF connectors with a screwdriver, they reconnect the TCON cable incorrectly, they skip the 5W charging procedure—all good ways to brick your device. Glad it worked out for you, but I would not recommend anyone follow that example.

Jeff Suovanen - 29/05/18

I did the repair and all works except the when i click the trackpad little harder the screen goes off and i press it again goes on. Is this the battery connector or any suggestions?

larsrissmann - 30/07/18

Hi, I did the tutorial and everything worked out except for one thing. My Macbook isn’t detecting when I close it and open it. I would like some help, does anyone know how to solve it?

Arthur Rezende de Faria - 09/08/18

I broke the microphone assembly ribbon cable, from step twenty five. Is there anyway to fix this, soldering kit, or can I order a new cable online?

Read Fuller - 09/07/19

Excellent guide, as always with I fix it. I always come to your site even for repairs I’m used to just for the screws refs/colors etc which are so convenient.

But now I’m not starting a repair without you since as years go by you keep adding really precious notes and info (I.e in this guide, to power the 2015 models with a phone charger first), which along with all the hi-res pictures makes you the apple products repair authority by far! THANK YOU!

Soulshakepower - 26/01/20

excellent explained! thanks. i. hav the problem that my webcam doesn’t work anymore. I don’t understand why. i’ve tried the Sudo killall in terminal the pram the nvram resets. but he doesn’t find my webcam. does someone know what the problem/damage is? thanks!

Emiel Leuregans - 09/08/20

Everything worked except that when I finished, I discovered that I had no sound and internal speakers does not appear as an option in the sound pane in System Preferences. So I assume I must have accidentally disconnected something but I am not see anything. Any clue what I missed and how to fix this?

quackerback - 20/10/20

Hi my screen had a column of about 3 cm wide that sometime come more dark than the rest of the display, near the center of the MacBook.

I saw that this column with some micro movement of the display sometime goes off. So I had assumed that the problem could be the flex cable that connect the display assembly to the logic board, it's possible or the problem is the lcd itself?

CharlieBrown - 27/01/21