MacBook Neo Screen Replacement

Geschrieben von: Nick Schultz

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Schwierigkeitsgrad

Moderate

Schritte

Zeitaufwand

45 minutes - 1 hour

Einleitung

Follow this guide to replace a broken screen on a MacBook Neo. The screen also includes the integrated cables for the display and camera.

For your safety, discharge the battery below 25% before disassembly. This reduces the risk of a dangerous fire if the battery is accidentally damaged during the repair. If your battery is swollen, take appropriate precautions.

Werkzeuge

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Allow the MacBook's battery to drain below 25% before starting this repair. A charged battery may catch fire if damaged.
Fully shut down the MacBook and close the lid. Keep the lid closed until you've physically disconnected the battery.
Disconnect any cables and accessories from the ports on the left side.
Flip the computer upside‑down on a clean work surface.

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Use a P5 pentalobe driver to remove the eight screws securing the bottom cover:
Six 4.1 mm‑long screws
Two 4.5 mm‑long screws
During reassembly, partially install the screws to ensure alignment, then tighten the screws at each corner (like top‑right, bottom‑left, etc.) before the rest.

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Insert an opening pick into the gap between the MacBook and bottom cover, right above the USB‑C ports.

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Slide the opening pick down the edge of the MacBook, towards the headphone jack, to release the clip securing the bottom cover.

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Repeat this process to release the clip securing the bottom cover on the opposite side of the MacBook.

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Pick up the bottom cover and lift it off the MacBook.
During reassembly, align the bottom cover with its screw holes, then press on the two short sides until the clip on each side snaps into place.

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Use a Torx 3IP driver to remove the two 1.7 mm‑long screws securing the battery connector cover.
While the MacBook Neo uses Torx Plus screws, standard Torx bits also work (T3 in place of 3IP, for example). Apply constant, downward force to prevent stripping.

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Use tweezers or your fingers to lift the battery connector cover.

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Use the flat end of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the battery press connector.
To reconnect, align the connector carefully over its socket and press down—first on one of the short sides, then the other—until it clicks into place. Don't try to force the connector into place. If you're having trouble, reposition it and try again.

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Use a Torx 3IP driver to remove the 1.7 mm‑long screw securing the antenna connector cover.

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Use tweezers or your fingers to remove the antenna connector cover.

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Insert one arm of angled tweezers under the metal neck of one of the antenna coaxial connectors and lift straight up to disconnect it.
Repeat the process to disconnect the second antenna cable.
To reconnect, use tweezers to hold each connector in place over its socket and gently press down with your finger or a spudger—the connector should "snap" into place. If you're having trouble, reposition the head and try again.

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Use a Torx 5IP driver to remove the four 2.9 mm‑long screws securing the antenna.

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Pick up the antenna by its edges and remove it.

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Use the flat end of a spudger to gently push under the metal buckle of the display cable connector, located on the top‑right corner of the logic board, to unclip it.

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Grab the buckle and cable together and gently pull the connector straight out of its socket.

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Repeat this procedure to disconnect the camera cable, located on the left edge of the logic board.
To reconnect:
Grip the cable and buckle together and insert the connector fully into its socket. Realign it as necessary and don't try to force it into the socket.
Flip the buckle over the socket and use a spudger to press the buckle down until it clicks into place.

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Pick up the buckle and cable together and gently pull it out of its channel securing it to the frame.
Free the cable so it's not wrapped around the corner of the laptop frame.

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Hold the display cable's buckle and cable together and free it from the laptop frame.

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Use a Torx Plus 8IP screwdriver to loosen (not remove) all four hinge screws.

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During reassembly:
Install the hinge screws without tightening them, then close the lid.
Adjust the screen until it is correctly centered and aligned on each side. The screen should sit flush with the rest of the laptop. Finally, tighten the screws.
If the screen clicks or snaps upon opening, loosen the hinge screws and adjust the alignment. Make sure the screen doesn't sit too far forward, or it can catch on the body when opening and closing.
If desired, add a little blue threadlocker to the screw threads to prevent them from loosening over time.

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Open the laptop all the way and gently place it keyboard side down on a table, so the screen hangs over the edge.
You can place a soft cloth under the keyboard to protect it.

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Keep a firm grip on the laptop, as it can easily fall off the table.
Support the screen with one hand and use your free hand to remove the four 6.2 mm–long Torx Plus 8IP screws securing the hinges.

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Hold the screen with both hands and lift the hinges out of their recesses to remove it.
During reassembly, be careful not to scratch the new screen on the edge of the laptop frame. If the screen itself has any plastic liners, leave them in place until reassembly is complete.