Display socket on the logic board

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MacBook Unibody A1342

2.26 or 2.4 GHz / White plastic unibody enclosure

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Lokahi @lokahi96576

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Posted: Feb 18, 2013

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Display socket on the logic board

I followed the steps to fix the left clutch hinge. While trying to pull the display data cable connector away, the right side of that thin gold metal found on top of the socket (for the display data cable) on the logic board broke. You can clearly see this thin gold metal in step 10, picture #2. Now, the left clutch hinge is fixed, everything works but the display LCD. Is it because the right side of that thin gold metal came off? If so, do I need to replace the logic board?

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Posted: Feb 18, 2013

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If you are talking about the retainer on the LDVS cable, it may just have pulled out of one side. It can be put back in place ( it looks like a pin).

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Not that one, but the one it reads I-PEX on top of the socket located on the logic board.

Feb 18, 2013 by Lokahi

Got a picture?

Feb 18, 2013 by mayer

Yep, but I can't figure how to insert it. However, here is a link. Go to step 18 (picture 2) where you see that socket and if you zoom it (view huge) than you'll be able to read I-PEX on that thin gold metal (steel). MacBook Unibody Model A1342 Logic Board Replacement

Feb 19, 2013 by Lokahi

You can get the connectors separately, but they do require some great skills as well as good tools solder to the board. Check on here for the connectors. To narrow it down, we will at least have to have the last three of your serial number or even better, the number of your motherboard. If you do not have the tools or can not do this kind of soldering, you might as well replace the board.

Feb 19, 2013 by oldturkey03

The last three of the S/N is 8PW. I haven't removed the motherboard yet so can't get the motherboard's number. Which connector is the right one? Thanks alot for your help.

Feb 20, 2013 by Lokahi

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Not that one, but the one it reads I-PEX on top of the socket located on the logic board. — Lokahi
Yep, but I can't figure how to insert it. However, here is a link. Go to step 18 (picture 2) where you see that socket and if you zoom it (view huge) than you'll be able to read I-PEX on that thin gold metal (steel). MacBook Unibody Model A1342 Logic Board Replacement — Lokahi
You can get the connectors separately, but they do require some great skills as well as good tools solder to the board. Check on here for the connectors. To narrow it down, we will at least have to have the last three of your serial number or even better, the number of your motherboard. If you do not have the tools or can not do this kind of soldering, you might as well replace the board. — oldturkey03
The last three of the S/N is 8PW. I haven't removed the motherboard yet so can't get the motherboard's number. Which connector is the right one? Thanks alot for your help. — Lokahi