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  • Remove the single 3.2 mm Phillips screw securing the display data cable to the right clutch hinge.

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  • Move the display data cable out from under the mounting arm of the right clutch hinge.

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  • Remove the twelve 4.2 mm Phillips screws securing the LCD assembly to the rear display bezel.

  • Make sure you pay attention to how the microphone cable (and antenna cable on some models) are routed around the outside of the two screws nearest to the bottom of the screen (on both left and right). It's easy to damage the cables if not routed properly when putting these screws back on.

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  • Lift the LCD assembly out of the rear display bezel, minding any cables that may get caught.

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  • Be sure to keep track of the small magnet along the left side of the display. It may be stuck to the LCD frames or to the rear display bezel. When installing it, be sure short side is facing upward.

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  • Remove the three 3.2 mm Phillips screws securing the right clutch hinge to the rear display bezel.

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  • Lift the right clutch hinge out of the rear display bezel.

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

For more information, check out the MacBook Core 2 Duo device page.

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