Installing MacBook Core 2 Duo Inverter Cable
Replace a broken inverter cable to restore the backlight to your MacBook Core Duo's display.
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MacBook Core 2 Duo
Use this guide to replace a broken inverter cable.
Use this guide to replace a broken inverter cable.
Coin
Phillips #00 Screwdriver
Phillips #000 Screwdriver
Phillips 00 Screwdriver
Plastic Card
Spudger
MacBook (Core Duo/Core 2 Duo) Inverter Cable
MacBook Santa Rosa/Penryn Inverter Cable
Installing MacBook Core 2 Duo Battery
Installing MacBook Core 2 Duo Memory Cover
Installing MacBook Core 2 Duo Upper Case
Installing MacBook Core 2 Duo Optical Drive
Installing MacBook Core 2 Duo C-Channel
Installing MacBook Core 2 Duo Display
Installing MacBook Core Duo Front Display Bezel
Installing MacBook Core Duo Clutch Cover
Installing MacBook Core Duo Inverter Cable
Use a coin to rotate the battery-locking screw 90 degrees clockwise.
Use a coin to rotate the battery-locking screw 90 degrees clockwise.
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Lift the battery out of the computer.
Lift the battery out of the computer.
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Unscrew the three evenly-spaced Phillips screws from along the rear wall of the battery compartment.
Unscrew the three evenly-spaced Phillips screws from along the rear wall of the battery compartment.
The screws are captive to the metal memory cover so you cannot lose them.
The screws are captive to the metal memory cover so you cannot lose them.
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Rotate the L-shaped memory cover so it clears the battery compartment opening and lift it up and out of the computer.
Rotate the L-shaped memory cover so it clears the battery compartment opening and lift it up and out of the computer.
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Remove the following 3 screws:
Remove the following 3 screws:
One 11 mm Phillips#00 in the middle of the case. (Head: 5mm dia. x .75mm thick)
One 11 mm Phillips#00 in the middle of the case. (Head: 5mm dia. x .75mm thick)
Two 14.5 mm Phillips #00 (Head: 5mm dia. x .75mm thick)
Two 14.5 mm Phillips #00 (Head: 5mm dia. x .75mm thick)
If the screws stick in the case, you can use a magnetized screwdriver to draw them out.
If the screws stick in the case, you can use a magnetized screwdriver to draw them out.
The shorter of the three screws goes in the middle.
The shorter of the three screws goes in the middle.
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Remove the following 3 screws from the rear wall of the battery compartment:
Remove the following 3 screws from the rear wall of the battery compartment:
One 3 mm Phillips #0. (Head: 2.75 mm. dia.)
One 3 mm Phillips #0. (Head: 2.75 mm. dia.)
Two 4 mm Phillips #0 on the either side. (Head: 2.75mm dia.)
Two 4 mm Phillips #0 on the either side. (Head: 2.75mm dia.)
Take extra caution with these screws as they can strip easily.
Take extra caution with these screws as they can strip easily.
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Remove the two Phillips screws from either side of the right wall of the battery compartment (not the ones closest to the battery connector).
Remove the two Phillips screws from either side of the right wall of the battery compartment (not the ones closest to the battery connector).
Two 6.25 mm Phillips #000. (Head: 4 mm. dia. x .5mm thick)
Two 6.25 mm Phillips #000. (Head: 4 mm. dia. x .5mm thick)
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Remove the four indicated Phillips screws from the front wall of the battery compartment. When working from the left, remove the 2nd, 4th, 7th and 9th screw.
Remove the four indicated Phillips screws from the front wall of the battery compartment. When working from the left, remove the 2nd, 4th, 7th and 9th screw.
Four 3.25 mm Phillips #000. (Head: 4 mm. dia. x 4mm thick)
Four 3.25 mm Phillips #000. (Head: 4 mm. dia. x 4mm thick)
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Remove the following 4 screws from the back of the computer:
Remove the following 4 screws from the back of the computer:
The longer screws go on the inside, shorter screws on the outside.
The longer screws go on the inside, shorter screws on the outside.
Two 11 mm Phillips #00, with Shank (2.2mm dia. x 2 mm len.) (Head: 3.2 mm. dia. x .5mm thick)
Two 11 mm Phillips #00, with Shank (2.2mm dia. x 2 mm len.) (Head: 3.2 mm. dia. x .5mm thick)
Two 7.25 mm Phillips #00, with Shank (2mm dia. x 3.75 mm len.) (Head: 3.2 mm. dia. x .5mm thick)
Two 7.25 mm Phillips #00, with Shank (2mm dia. x 3.75 mm len.) (Head: 3.2 mm. dia. x .5mm thick)
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Remove the two Phillips screws from the optical drive side of the computer.
Remove the two Phillips screws from the optical drive side of the computer.
Two 5.2 mm Phillips #00, with Shank (2.3mm dia. x 3.5 mm len.) (Head: 3.2 mm. dia. x .5mm thick)
Two 5.2 mm Phillips #00, with Shank (2.3mm dia. x 3.5 mm len.) (Head: 3.2 mm. dia. x .5mm thick)
It is not necessary to remove the similar screws on the other side of the computer.
It is not necessary to remove the similar screws on the other side of the computer.
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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.
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. A <a href="/Tools/Plastic-Opening-Tools/IF145-000?utm_source=ifixit_guide&utm_medium=wiki_text&utm_term=if145-000&utm_content=product_link">plastic opening tool</a> or a medium hard guitar pick may help you to do this.
Starting near the display and working around to the front of the computer, pry up on the upper case. A [product|IF145-000|plastic opening tool] or a medium hard guitar pick may help you to do this.
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.
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.
If you stand the base on end to get a better look you may displace the total of 4 grey plastic bits that hold the keyboard in place. Don't panic. They slide into slots at the top right-most edge near the CD drive.
If you stand the base on end to get a better look you may displace the total of 4 grey plastic bits that hold the keyboard in place. Don't panic. They slide into slots at the top right-most edge near the CD drive.
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While holding up the upper case, pull up the black tab of the silver cable away from its connector.
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.
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.
If you happen to break your upper case cable when removing the upper case, we stock the <a href="/MacBook-Parts/MacBook-Upper-Case-Cable/IF186-092?utm_source=ifixit_guide&utm_medium=wiki_text&utm_term=if186-092&utm_content=product_link">cable</a> individually and we have a <a href="/Guide/Installing+MacBook+Core+2+Duo+Upper+Case+Cable/4660/1">guide</a> that makes replacing it easy.
If you happen to break your upper case cable when removing the upper case, we stock the [product|IF186-092|cable] individually and we have a [guide|4660|guide] that makes replacing it easy.
Upon reassembly, there are 4 grey plastic clips on the optical drive side of the keyboard. They must be installed in their slots for the keyboard to snap in properly.
Upon reassembly, there are 4 grey plastic clips on the optical drive side of the keyboard. They must be installed in their slots for the keyboard to snap in properly.
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Grasp the white plastic tab attached to the hard drive and pull it to the left, removing the hard drive from the computer.
Grasp the white plastic tab attached to the hard drive and pull it to the left, removing the hard drive from the computer.
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Remove the two Phillips screws from the front edge of the optical drive.
Remove the two Phillips screws from the front edge of the optical drive.
Two 3.25 mm Phillips #000, (Head: 4 mm. dia. x .3 mm thick)
Two 3.25 mm Phillips #000, (Head: 4 mm. dia. x .3 mm thick)
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Disconnect the orange optical drive ribbon cable from the logic board. This cable can also be disconnected by prying straight up using a spudger.
Disconnect the orange optical drive ribbon cable from the logic board. This cable can also be disconnected by prying straight up using a spudger.
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Disconnect the newly revealed display data cable. If there is no pull-tab on the top of the connector, it may be helpful to use a spudger to disconnect this connector.
Disconnect the newly revealed display data cable. If there is no pull-tab on the top of the connector, it may be helpful to use a spudger to disconnect this connector.
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Disconnect the (once again) newly-revealed hard drive cable.
Disconnect the (once again) newly-revealed hard drive cable.
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Peel up the foil tape between the fan and the optical drive. Lift the foil tape from the fan side, leaving it attached to the optical drive.
Peel up the foil tape between the fan and the optical drive. Lift the foil tape from the fan side, leaving it attached to the optical drive.
During reassembly, be sure to route the cables beneath the tape before reattaching it.
During reassembly, be sure to route the cables beneath the tape before reattaching it.
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Pull up the display data cable from along the edge of the optical drive to reveal a silver Phillips screw.
Pull up the display data cable from along the edge of the optical drive to reveal a silver Phillips screw.
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Remove the 2 mm Phillips #00 screw securing the optical drive.
Remove the 2 mm Phillips #00 screw securing the optical drive.
The Bluetooth cable may be covering the screw. If so, carefully push it aside. You may need to unscrew the cable clip to free the cable enough.
The Bluetooth cable may be covering the screw. If so, carefully push it aside. You may need to unscrew the cable clip to free the cable enough.
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Lift the Bluetooth antenna board from the right side of the optical drive.
Lift the Bluetooth antenna board from the right side of the optical drive.
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Deroute the hard drive cable from along the front of the optical drive.
Deroute the hard drive cable from along the front of the optical drive.
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Lift the front edge of the optical drive and slide it up and out of the computer.
Lift the front edge of the optical drive and slide it up and out of the computer.
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Remove the following 3 screws:
Remove the following 3 screws:
Two 3 mm Phillips near the right speaker.
Two 3 mm Phillips near the right speaker.
One 6 mm Phillips threaded through a hole in a plastic finger above the subwoofer.
One 6 mm Phillips threaded through a hole in a plastic finger above the subwoofer.
Be careful not to over-tighten the screw above the subwoofer too tight or the plastic could crack.
Be careful not to over-tighten the screw above the subwoofer too tight or the plastic could crack.
Santa Rosa and Penryn MacBooks do not have a c-channel. If you are disassembling either of these models, remove only the 3 mm Phillips screw from the right speaker and skip step 26.
Santa Rosa and Penryn MacBooks do not have a c-channel. If you are disassembling either of these models, remove only the 3 mm Phillips screw from the right speaker and skip step 26.
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Lift the right speaker out of its housing and set it to the side.
Lift the right speaker out of its housing and set it to the side.
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If you have a Santa Rosa/Penryn model, skip this step.
If you have a Santa Rosa/Penryn model, skip this step.
Using a spudger, gently pry up the white plastic slot and slide the metal c-channel to the right and away from the display.
Using a spudger, gently pry up the white plastic slot and slide the metal c-channel to the right and away from the display.
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Use a spudger to carefully disconnect the microphone cable from the logic board. You'll want to work from side to side, and slowly wiggle the connector out of its socket.
Use a spudger to carefully disconnect the microphone cable from the logic board. You'll want to work from side to side, and slowly wiggle the connector out of its socket.
Pulling on this connector vertically will break the socket off the logic board. This connector should be removed horizontally by gently pulling the microphone cable toward the screen while working a spudger between the connector and the socket.
Pulling on this connector vertically will break the socket off the logic board. This connector should be removed horizontally by gently pulling the microphone cable toward the screen while working a spudger between the connector and the socket.
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Lift up on the black right speaker cable with one hand, and deroute the microphone cable from the silver metal clip just above the right RAM slot.
Lift up on the black right speaker cable with one hand, and deroute the microphone cable from the silver metal clip just above the right RAM slot.
This metal clip may not be present in all models. Be sure that the cable is free from any hold downs around this area before proceeding.
This metal clip may not be present in all models. Be sure that the cable is free from any hold downs around this area before proceeding.
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Remove the single 4.2 mm Phillips screw securing the ground loop in the right speaker cable and microphone cable to the metal framework.
Remove the single 4.2 mm Phillips screw securing the ground loop in the right speaker cable and microphone cable to the metal framework.
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Deroute the microphone cable and the black display data cable from the tabs at the bottom of the subwoofer.
Deroute the microphone cable and the black display data cable from the tabs at the bottom of the subwoofer.
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Remove the single 3 mm Phillips screw securing the ground loop in the display data cable located just above the Bluetooth board.
Remove the single 3 mm Phillips screw securing the ground loop in the display data cable located just above the Bluetooth board.
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Disconnect the three antenna cables from the Airport card. There may be a square foam piece over the logic board connector.
Disconnect the three antenna cables from the Airport card. There may be a square foam piece over the logic board connector.
Disconnect the inverter cable from the socket by inserting the spudger between the right or left edge of the plug and the socket, and prying gently upward. (Do NOT pry the entire socket off the board... you must pull the plug from within the socket.) The inverter plug lifts vertically out of the socket. Do not pull it in the direction of the connecting wires or you will tear the socket off.
Disconnect the inverter cable from the socket by inserting the spudger between the right or left edge of the plug and the socket, and prying gently upward. (Do NOT pry the entire socket off the board... you must pull the plug from within the socket.) The inverter plug lifts vertically out of the socket. Do not pull it in the direction of the connecting wires or you will tear the socket off.
If you have a MacBook Core 2 Duo Santa Rosa/Penryn, there are only two antenna cables and the black inverter cable is in a different location.
If you have a MacBook Core 2 Duo Santa Rosa/Penryn, there are only two antenna cables and the black inverter cable is in a different location.
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Remove the following 2 screws from the right hinge mount:
Remove the following 2 screws from the right hinge mount:
One 6 mm Phillips on the left side of the hinge mount.
One 6 mm Phillips on the left side of the hinge mount.
One 10 mm Phillips on the right side of the hinge mount.
One 10 mm Phillips on the right side of the hinge mount.
For Santa Rosa/Penryn models, see second picture and remove:
For Santa Rosa/Penryn models, see second picture and remove:
One 3 mm smalller diameter Phillips on the far left.
One 3 mm smalller diameter Phillips on the far left.
One 5.2 mm larger diameter 4.2 mm head Phillips in the middle.
One 5.2 mm larger diameter 4.2 mm head Phillips in the middle.
One 10 mm Phillips from the far right.
One 10 mm Phillips from the far right.
Lift the right hinge mount with the small plastic piece out of the computer.
Lift the right hinge mount with the small plastic piece out of the computer.
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Hold the display with one hand while removing the screws from the left hinge mount.
Hold the display with one hand while removing the screws from the left hinge mount.
Remove the following 3 screws from the left hinge mount:
Remove the following 3 screws from the left hinge mount:
One 7.2 mm smaller diameter Phillips from the right side.
One 7.2 mm smaller diameter Phillips from the right side.
One 5.2 mm larger diameter Phillips from the middle.
One 5.2 mm larger diameter Phillips from the middle.
One 10 mm Phillips from the left side.
One 10 mm Phillips from the left side.
Lift the left hinge mount with plastic piece out of the computer.
Lift the left hinge mount with plastic piece out of the computer.
Check that the cables on the right are not trapped under other cables.
Check that the cables on the right are not trapped under other cables.
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Grasp the display assembly on either side, and lift it up and out of the computer.
Grasp the display assembly on either side, and lift it up and out of the computer.
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The following steps should be identical for both white and black MacBooks.
The following steps should be identical for both white and black MacBooks.
Use a thin plastic card to release the tabs holding the front display bezel to the display assembly. There are five tabs along the left side of the display bezel.
Use a thin plastic card to release the tabs holding the front display bezel to the display assembly. There are five tabs along the left side of the display bezel.
Don't use a card that cannot be replaced if damaged. The clips can be difficult to remove and the card can bend and break, rendering it useless.
Don't use a card that cannot be replaced if damaged. The clips can be difficult to remove and the card can bend and break, rendering it useless.
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Continue to free the tabs along the the top edge of the display assembly.
Continue to free the tabs along the the top edge of the display assembly.
Be careful when working near the iSight camera.
Be careful when working near the iSight camera.
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Next, free the five tabs securing the display bezel on the right side.
Next, free the five tabs securing the display bezel on the right side.
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Lift up the front display bezel from the top and use your plastic card to free the tabs along the bottom edge of the display bezel.
Lift up the front display bezel from the top and use your plastic card to free the tabs along the bottom edge of the display bezel.
Make sure that your card is between the metal frame around the LCD panel and the display bezel and not touching the LCD panel itself.
Make sure that your card is between the metal frame around the LCD panel and the display bezel and not touching the LCD panel itself.
After freeing all holding tabs, lift the front display bezel away from the display assembly.
After freeing all holding tabs, lift the front display bezel away from the display assembly.
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Sometimes when removing the front display bezel, the retaining clips that should remain captive in the LCD brackets come out with the front display bezel. Follow this and the next step to transfer the clips back to the LCD bracket.
Sometimes when removing the front display bezel, the retaining clips that should remain captive in the LCD brackets come out with the front display bezel. Follow this and the next step to transfer the clips back to the LCD bracket.
Use a metal spudger or another thin tool to carefully pry the gray plastic clips off the tabs molded into the front display bezel.
Use a metal spudger or another thin tool to carefully pry the gray plastic clips off the tabs molded into the front display bezel.
Be careful, as the clips are made of thin plastic and are inherently delicate.
Be careful, as the clips are made of thin plastic and are inherently delicate.
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Insert the longer end of the retaining clip beneath the edge of its recess cut into the LCD bracket.
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.
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.
The second picture shows the LCD bracket properly installed.
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Remove the three 4.2 mm Phillips screws securing the clutch cover.
Remove the three 4.2 mm Phillips screws securing the clutch cover.
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While holding the display down with one hand, use your other hand to lift the clutch cover off the clutch hinges.
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.
It may help to wiggle the clutch cover as you pull it up from the display.
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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 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.
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.
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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Lift the inverter slightly out of the display.
Lift the inverter slightly out of the display.
Disconnect the inverter cable from the left side of the inverter board.
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.
Set the inverter board back down into its recess molded into the rear display bezel.
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Gently peel back the strip of tape covering the inverter cable.
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.
Remove the single 3.2 mm Phillips screw securing the inverter cable to the left clutch hinge.
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Remove the inverter cable from the display.
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.
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.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.