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Add Note Edit Step 41  ¶ 

  • Insert the longer end of the retaining clip beneath the edge of its recess cut into the LCD bracket.

  • Use the edge of a metal spudger to push the shorter tab on the other side of the retaining clip into the recess cut into the LCD bracket.

  • The second picture shows the LCD bracket properly installed.

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Add Note Edit Step 42 — Clutch Cover  ¶ 

  • Remove the three 4.2 mm Phillips screws securing the clutch cover.

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Add Note Edit Step 43  ¶ 

  • While holding the display down with one hand, use your other hand to lift the clutch cover off the clutch hinges.

  • It may help to wiggle the clutch cover as you pull it up from the display.

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Add Note Edit Step 44  ¶ 

  • Lift up the right side of the clutch cover and guide the display data and iSight cables through the gap in the clutch cover.

  • Lift the clutch cover out of the display assembly.

  • During reassembly, make sure not to pinch the pink and white inverter cable when snapping the clutch cover back into place.

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Add Note Edit Step 45 — Inverter Cable  ¶ 

  • Lift the inverter slightly out of the display.

  • Disconnect the inverter cable from the left side of the inverter board.

  • Set the inverter board back down into its recess molded into the rear display bezel.

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Add Note Edit Step 46  ¶ 

  • Gently peel back the strip of tape covering the inverter cable.

  • Remove the single 3.2 mm Phillips screw securing the inverter cable to the left clutch hinge.

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Add Note Edit Step 47  ¶ 

  • Remove the inverter cable from the display.

  • Before ordering a new inverter cable, be sure you are buying one with the correct connector for your machine. The Santa Rosa/Penryn inverter cable has a much slimmer three-wall connector on the side that connects to the logic board.

Required Tools

Phillips #00 Screwdriver

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Phillips #00 Screwdriver

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Coin

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