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Add Note Step 10

  • Remove the two Phillips screws from the optical drive side of the computer.

  • It is not necessary to remove the similar screws on the other side of the computer.

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Add Note Step 11

  • There's a trackpad and keyboard ribbon connecting the upper case to the logic board, so don't pull the upper case off entirely just yet.

  • Starting near the display and working around to the front of the computer, pry up on the upper case.

  • The upper case is likely to stick at the connection above the optical drive. If this is the case first free all other sides, then proceed to pull upward on the upper case from either side of the optical drive opening.

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Add Note Step 12

  • While holding up the upper case, pull up the black tab of the silver cable away from its connector.

  • If there is no black tab, you can also use a spudger to gently pry the connector from its housing. This connector is tall, so be sure to pry straight up.

Add NoteNotes: Step 11

tim7866's avatar
Flag Reply by tim7866 Sep 25 @ 11:22 PM

There will be 4 grey plastic clips just right of the DVD drive. Note their position as they will fall out in the next steps.

Dako's avatar
Flag Reply by Dako Oct 2 @ 11:22 AM

Thank you ifixit, it was huge help for me, I did it and everything just works great.....THANK YOU!

Add NoteNotes: Step 12

spi's avatar
Flag Reply by spi Sep 11 @ 2:41 AM

When changing the topcase remember to change the sticker with the serial also! This might be important when further service or bigger repairs by apples service are needed. The serial also helps you with identifying your macbook!

Chris's avatar
Flag Reply by Chris Oct 31 @ 11:48 PM

The entire connector broke off the logic board when I was disconnecting the keyboard just now. Be extremely careful!

Roger's avatar
Flag Reply by Roger 6 days ago

I tried to remove the blacktab from the logic board, however, the black tab tore apart. The logic board is okay but the keyboard connector is torn. It has some silver wires passing through a whit plastic housing. It is the first generation of MacBook Core Duo. Do you think it can be repaired?