Installing MacBook Pro 13" Unibody Display

Add Note Introduction

Use this guide to replace a broken display on your MacBook Pro 13" Unibody.

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Add Note Step 1 — Lower Case

  • Remove the following 10 screws securing the lower case to the MacBook Pro 13" Unibody:

    • Seven 3 mm Phillips screws.

    • Three 13.5 mm Phillips screws.

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Add Note Step 2

  • Slightly lift the lower case and push it toward the rear of the computer to free the mounting tabs.

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Add Note Step 3 — Battery

  • For precautionary purposes, we advise that you disconnect the battery connector from the logic board to avoid any electrical discharge. This step is optional and is not required.

  • Use the flat end of a spudger to lift the battery connector up out of its socket on the logic board.

Add NoteNotes: Step 3

gansodesoya's avatar
Flag Reply by gansodesoya Dec 17 2009 @ 1:14 AM

why is step 3 necessary?

MrKane's avatar
Flag Reply by MrKane Jan 5 @ 1:39 AM

Quote from gansodesoya:

why is step 3 necessary?

Just to disconnect any power source to avoid damages by short-circuits.

amiller770's avatar
Flag Reply by amiller770 Jan 30 @ 10:40 AM

Quote from gansodesoya:

why is step 3 necessary?

Removes the possibility of any current flow. This is especially important if you are trying to mitigate the damage to the circuitry due to a spill on a keyboard.

shockaaa's avatar
Flag Reply by shockaaa 2 days ago

I'm thinking of ordering the spudger. I was thinking of order the heavy duty spudger... or should I just order the normal. Will either of the spudgers work for this DIY?