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Installation Guide
MacBook Pro 15" Core 2 Duo Models A1226 and A1260
Difficulty: Very difficult
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| MacBook Pro 15" Core 2 Duo Models A1226 and A1260 |
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Stories
My Problem
I suspected the video data line or loose connection. I did not want to operate without a new one, so I ordered one from iFixit.
My Fix
Went well and the screen works like it should. (This is my wife's MBPro, so it better work! ;-)
My Advice
I use a 12 inch strip of duct tape with the sticky face up and the two ends turned down to stick to the table. I place screws in order at the back of the tape and move forward as I take screws out. Been doing this for years and I haven't lost a screw, had one left or gotten one mixed up.
My Problem
My MacBook Pro screen gradually turned black (in fact, not totally black, but no graphics anymore). At first it could be revived by yanking the edges, but finally it didn't light up at all. I decided to replace the screen data cable, because it was the most obvious (the macbook worked well with an external screen, and the data cable was the cheapest repair option).
My Fix
Thanks to the ifixit illustrated guide, the repair went smoothly. Unfortunately, after having reassembled everything, nothing had changed. I suppose I should have gone to the LCD replacement, but the price tag was a bit of a drawback for me. Anyway, I'll keep the MacBook as a-very small form factor-desktop.
My Advice
A colleague of mine gave me this advice : use some plastic cups to keep all the small parts step by step. you can pile them up after each step, and they will be in the right order for reassembly
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