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MacBook Air 13" Late 2020 Screen Replacement

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  1. MacBook Air 13" Late 2020 Screen Replacement, Remove the screws securing the lower case: step 1, image 1 of 1
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    • Before starting this procedure, you should disable your Mac's Auto Boot feature. Auto Boot powers on your Mac when you open the lid, and may be accidentally triggered during disassembly. Use this guide to disable Auto Boot.

    • If your MacBook is running Big Sur v11.1 or later, disabling Auto Boot may not work. You can proceed normally, but make sure to disconnect the battery as soon as you're inside.

    • Completely power off and unplug your MacBook before you start. Close the display and flip the entire laptop upside-down.

    • Use a P5 driver to remove the following screws:

    • Two 7.9 mm screws

    • Two 7.3 mm screws

    • Six 2.6 mm screws

    • Throughout this repair, keep track of each screw and make sure it goes back exactly where it came from to avoid damaging your MacBook.

    ESD safe mat, plugged into ground, with a wrist strap, also grounded, are the best best to protect the logic board.

    Robin Ray - Reply

    Re-Assembly Tip: Before putting the screws back in, snap the lower case on and test to make sure the MacBook powers up. When I first re-assembled, I became very nervous I did something wrong because it would not power on. It turns out I just needed to plug the laptop into a power source for it to power up (despite having a good charge before disassembly). It was the perfect way to test the new USB-C ports!

    Austin - Reply

    Big points to this one, especially for mentioning needing to plug the laptop in. The bottom case needs to be screwed in and laptop needs to be plugged in before it will boot.

    Bayden Yazalina -

    Wiha 4PL driver for these screws.

    Greg Worrel - Reply

    Printing out all the images from this Ifixit guide prior to starting and using duct tape help me keep track of screws.

    raju midjdeya - Reply

  2. MacBook Air 13" Late 2020 Screen Replacement, Remove the lower case: step 2, image 1 of 3 MacBook Air 13" Late 2020 Screen Replacement, Remove the lower case: step 2, image 2 of 3 MacBook Air 13" Late 2020 Screen Replacement, Remove the lower case: step 2, image 3 of 3
    • Wedge your fingers between the display and the lower case and pull upward to pop off the lower case.

    • Remove the lower case.

    • To reinstall the lower case:

    • Set it in place and press firmly to engage the two hidden clips underneath. You should feel and hear them snap into place.

    Los tornillos se ruedan fácilmente :(

    Mishelle Cerón - Reply

  3. MacBook Air 13" Late 2020 Screen Replacement, Disconnect the battery: step 3, image 1 of 3 MacBook Air 13" Late 2020 Screen Replacement, Disconnect the battery: step 3, image 2 of 3 MacBook Air 13" Late 2020 Screen Replacement, Disconnect the battery: step 3, image 3 of 3
    • Use the flat end of a spudger to pry up and unlatch the metal locking arm on the battery connector.

    • Make sure the metal arm is completely free of the locking tab before lifting the battery connector. The metal locking arm should easily unlatch.

    • Lift straight up on the metal locking arm to pull the battery connector out of its socket on the logic board.

    • During reassembly, press the battery connector straight down into its socket, making sure it sits flush within the socket.

    • If necessary, push the rear, wire side of the connector into place first, then rock the front of the connector into place.

    Reassembly: I had difficulty going straight down. The connector has some angled edges that made it difficult. Instead, I slotted the wire side in first, then rocked it forward towards the hinge into position.

    Sean K - Reply

    If having difficulty in flipping the bar up, place the machine vertical and not that there is a small “locking nib” that the bar has to clear. You may have to give the bar honest persuasion to clear the nib.

    Harry Dulcamara - Reply

  4. MacBook Air 13" Late 2020 Screen Replacement, Disconnect the antenna cables: step 4, image 1 of 1
    • Use a T3 Torx driver to remove the 1.4 mm screw securing the antenna cable cover.

    • If your T3 bit feels a bit too loose, you may need to use a T4.

    I needed a T4 for this

    MaFt Morley - Reply

    Wiha tools T3 fit perfectly.

    Robin Ray - Reply

    I found this screw difficult to reinstall. Very small and fiddly. 15-20 minutes on this step.

    Harry Dulcamara - Reply

    The T3/T4 screws are tiny!!!

    raju midjdeya - Reply

    To reinstall a tiny screw first turn it counterclockwise until you feel it engage the tread, then turn them clockwise to tighten it.

    Patrick Langvardt - Reply

  5. MacBook Air 13" Late 2020 Screen Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the antenna cable cover.

    Make sure the 90 degree bend on the cover is towards the hinge when reassembling. It will fit in backwards, but will cause problems.

    Robin Ray - Reply

  6. MacBook Air 13" Late 2020 Screen Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 3 MacBook Air 13" Late 2020 Screen Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 3 MacBook Air 13" Late 2020 Screen Replacement: step 6, image 3 of 3
    • Use a pair of tweezers to grip the antenna connector close to its base.

    • Pull straight up to disconnect the cable.

    • Repeat for the second antenna cable.

    • During reassembly, hold the connectors in place and gently press them straight down. The connectors “snap” into their sockets.

    These are tiny, and hard to reconnect. The key was to position the cables so their ends are very close to the posts on the board.

    dexter - Reply

    Yep. Good call. Me too folks.

    Harry Dulcamara -

    So anyone that’s had experience with keyboard and antenna, connectors, or previous Apple iPhone products, knows that these antenna connectors go on from front to back so you kind of have to position the noncable end of the antenna cable first and then push it towards the back I’m not sure if that makes sense, but try from the front to the back connecting Put pressure on the front first and then put pressure towards the cable in if you do it wrong and put too much pressure in it, you can ruin the cables. Be careful with it.

    babs martin - Reply

  7. MacBook Air 13" Late 2020 Screen Replacement, Disconnect the display cable: step 7, image 1 of 1
    • Use a T3 Torx driver to remove the two 1.5 mm screws securing the display cable connector cover.

    None of the screws in this repair are T3. All the smaller ones are T4. Which is good, ‘cause my (cheap) repair tool kit doesn’t have a T3.

    dexter - Reply

    The T3 screws called out were indeed T3, not T4 on the MacBook Air I replaced the display on.

    --Mac Ace, Inc.

    Robin Ray - Reply

    I dropped one of these - can they be purchased? Or is there a matching screw in an older MacBook Air? I have a ton of those for parts... :-)

    Jimmy Anderson - Reply

    weird, for my model A2337 it is even T2 screws. tested it two times and I have the ifixit mako precision bit set.

    Otto Klassen - Reply

    On my MacBook Air M1 Early 2020, I had to use a T4 bit on one of the screws. The other one came out with a T3. I am using a HyperTough 77-piece precision repair set.

    Raj Venkat - Reply

  8. MacBook Air 13" Late 2020 Screen Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the display cable connector cover.

  9. MacBook Air 13" Late 2020 Screen Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 2 MacBook Air 13" Late 2020 Screen Replacement: step 9, image 2 of 2
    • Use the flat end of a spudger to pry the display cable connector straight off of the antenna board to disconnect it.

    • To re-attach press connectors like this one, carefully align and press down on one side until it clicks into place, then repeat on the other side. Do not press down on the middle. If the connector is misaligned, the pins can bend, causing permanent damage.

    Since this step is the most crucial in the reassembly process I suggest connecting the flat cable to the board BEFORE placing the board in to its cavity in the antenna bar. MUCH easier and SAFER to do.

    J Patrick Dowling - Reply

  10. MacBook Air 13" Late 2020 Screen Replacement, Remove the antenna bar screws: step 10, image 1 of 1
    • Use a T5 Torx driver to remove the six screws securing the antenna bar:

    • Four 7.4 mm silver screws

    • Two 4.7 mm black screws

    Mine here is T6 Torx not T5.

    David Jones - Reply

    When putting it back together, make sure to get the display cable connector out from under the antenna board before screwing the antenna bar back down. The connector has to go behind the bar in the little notch as the board goes through the opening in the bar.

    Matthew Granger - Reply

    Mine here were Torx T4. Came with the kit.

    Jace Sheppard - Reply

    My 4.7 mm screw is stripped.

    Any suggestions to get it removed?

    B S - Reply

    B S,

    Darn, sorry that happened! Here's a guide with five different methods you can try to get it loose: How to Remove a Stripped Screw

    Best of luck!

    Carsten Frauenheim -

    These are T5. A T4 might work but you might strip it.

    A T6 shouldn't fit at all; if it does, your driver is either worn or just poor quality.

    maccentric - Reply

  11. MacBook Air 13" Late 2020 Screen Replacement, Remove the antenna bar: step 11, image 1 of 3 MacBook Air 13" Late 2020 Screen Replacement, Remove the antenna bar: step 11, image 2 of 3 MacBook Air 13" Late 2020 Screen Replacement, Remove the antenna bar: step 11, image 3 of 3
    • Insert the pointed end of a spudger into the gap between the antenna bar and display hinge.

    • Pivot the spudger against the hinge to pry up the end of the antenna bar.

    • Repeat for the other end of the antenna bar.

  12. MacBook Air 13" Late 2020 Screen Replacement: step 12, image 1 of 3 MacBook Air 13" Late 2020 Screen Replacement: step 12, image 2 of 3 MacBook Air 13" Late 2020 Screen Replacement: step 12, image 3 of 3
    • Use your fingers to pry the antenna bar straight up and away from the case.

    • The antenna bar is secured with some adhesive and may require some force to dislodge.

    • Thread the antenna board through the opening in the middle of the antenna bar.

    • Be careful to not put any strain on the antenna bar's ribbon cables.

    • Remove the antenna bar.

    Separating antennae bar from case after removing screws is challenging. Author’s directions are good but what needs to be addressed is a thin strip of adhesive on both sides of the bar that needs to be separated. the strips are located on the hinge edge of the logic board mount area. I used a metal, razor thin, wide, blade type spudger to gently “wedge” underneath the bar along both adhesive strips to loosen the bar and lift it up. Careful!

    Macrepair SF - Reply

    Thanks for this hint!!

    Benjamin Bradshaw - Reply

    Before removing the antenna bar see if the right side is slightly elevated than the left. Upon replacement I could not get the right side to sit as flush as the left. However it may be intentional to protect the wifi wires.

    Harry Dulcamara - Reply

    I was stuck on this step (removing the antenna bar) but this video helped me: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tHhHNjzO...

    Matthias - Reply

  13. MacBook Air 13" Late 2020 Screen Replacement, Remove four hinge screws: step 13, image 1 of 2 MacBook Air 13" Late 2020 Screen Replacement, Remove four hinge screws: step 13, image 2 of 2
    • Use a T8 Torx driver to remove two 5.0 mm screws from each hinge (four screws total).

    • Each hinge has a third central screw, which you should leave in place for now.

    The Easiest Mac screen repair I've ever done! it was a pleasant surprise

    Kelly Legner - Reply

    I found a T9 to be a better fit

    Luke Knight - Reply

    Nothing is making these screws come out. Any advice on what to do

    ella sharman - Reply

    Increase the diameter of the handle. That gives more torque to break the screww loose. You could wrap it with some material and then cover it with duct tape.

    Matthew Granger -

    TR9 Screw in my Mako Precision Bit set from ifixit.

    Otto Klassen - Reply

  14. MacBook Air 13" Late 2020 Screen Replacement, Fully open the MacBook: step 14, image 1 of 2 MacBook Air 13" Late 2020 Screen Replacement, Fully open the MacBook: step 14, image 2 of 2
    • With the MacBook still screen-side down, carefully lift the upper case to open the MacBook as far as possible.

  15. MacBook Air 13" Late 2020 Screen Replacement, Remove the two remaining hinge screws: step 15, image 1 of 1
    • Lift the MacBook up and place it on its side, with the display facing away from you.

    I find it easier to place the macbook on a table with keyboard down and the screen hanging over the side. Much less cumbersome, especially when putting the new screen in place.

    maccentric - Reply

  16. MacBook Air 13" Late 2020 Screen Replacement: step 16, image 1 of 2 MacBook Air 13" Late 2020 Screen Replacement: step 16, image 2 of 2
    • Use a T8 Torx driver to remove the two remaining 5.0 mm screws securing the display, one from each hinge.

    • Once these screws are removed, the display will no longer be connected to the upper case. Hold both halves steady.

    My first attempt at reassembly had the hinge making a terrible snapping sound due to pushing some plastic parts out of the way at full extension. After screwing in these first two screws, I suggest opening and closing the hinge a few times to confirm it's smooth and quiet. If not, you have a fraction of a millimeter of play to get it into just the right position.

    Sean K - Reply

    On disassembly and reassembly, keep in mind that the edge of the leaf of the hinge (the part with the 3 holes in it--red circle in picture above) sits slightly under a metal edge, and the barrel or pivoting part of the hinge is tucked under the forward-sloping edge of the case. This means the hinge doesn't just loosen and come out. It helps to lift the leaf free of the metal edge in front of it. Yes, this takes more force than you think it might. This will allow the entire hinge to be lifted up and forward (toward the front of the computer) out of its place under the edge of the case.

    Robert - Reply

  17. MacBook Air 13" Late 2020 Screen Replacement, Remove the display: step 17, image 1 of 3 MacBook Air 13" Late 2020 Screen Replacement, Remove the display: step 17, image 2 of 3 MacBook Air 13" Late 2020 Screen Replacement, Remove the display: step 17, image 3 of 3
    • Carefully begin to close the display until it's at a ~90 degree angle with the upper case.

    • The hinges should pull out of the case slightly as the display is moved towards the case.

    • Keeping the display at a 90 degree angle with the case, move the display away from the case while holding the case still, so that the hinges slide out the bottom of the case.

    • Remove the display.

    • When you've installed the replacement screen, the MacBook may not boot until you plug in the power supply.

    I managed to try to fit the screen back to the body backwards, and wondered why the hinges didn't fit! Yes, stupid. I lost situational awareness. But just make the sure the correct side of the screen is facing the right way, to avoid my (temporary, but stressful) goofup.

    dexter - Reply

    Me too until I read your comment. Remember that the screen was facing away from you in step 16. Then it fits easily.

    Matthew Granger -

    Like Dexter and Matthew I also initially tried to fit the display on backwards. I'm sure a lot of people are laughing at this mistake but if you're not paying attention it can happen. After 10 minutes having no success mounting the display I looked at the comments and had a DUH moment myself. In the correct orientation the mounting process is straightforward. Thanks Dexter for breaking the ice on this embarrassing situation!

    Patrick Langvardt -

    Nicely done guide, thank you Carsten!

    MotorMac - Reply

    When you're all done with reassembly you have to plug the charger into the laptop in order for it to boot. It doesnt matter if the battery is charged it will not boot until the charger is reconnected. Took me a while to figure out why mine wasnt booting after the screen replacement

    Nelson Pun - Reply

    Yep me too. Use the charger folks.

    Harry Dulcamara -

    Excellent guide. Concise, accurate, very nice!

    Robin Ray - Reply

    I replace the screen and the computer is currently plugged into a power source, however I cannot get the computer to actually turn on. It just shows the charging display icon when I try to turn the computer on.

    Nicole - Reply

    The true tone function will be lost even if you replace the display with a 100% compatible display.

    KazuhiroOshiyama - Reply

    Even the display that is purchased through the Apple Parts store? I have one coming and will report back once I install it.

    Mike Hiteshew -

    Confirmed that all features function as new when using a display from Apple Parts - True Tone, Camera, Nightshift, etc.

    Mike Hiteshew -

    Perfect guide. I didn't encounter any issues and just worked carefully and gingerly.

    Toby Phillippe - Reply

    Great guide - excellent photos and description. Very accurate. Thanks for creating!

    Mike Hiteshew - Reply

    **************************** IMPORTANT SAFETY TIP************************

    I pulled another common mistake probably. Make sure that the screen cable is snaked through to the bottom when reattaching the new screen assembly. I didn't. I got all 6 screws on and closed the screen. I was up to step 12 when I realized there was no antenna board. Luckily it didn't break the screen again when I closed the cover on it!

    Matthew Granger - Reply

    Excellent instructions. Did not take long at all. Every step is on point.

    Bayne Schulstad - Reply

    Hey, great instructions - thanks! I'm pretty clumsy, and these screens are pretty fragile, which means I'm currently on my 4th screen! I have replaced them all myself following these instructions, and I've bought genuine parts AFAIK. However, for each replacement, I can never get the camera to work. It shows in System Information like so:

    ------

    Model ID: FaceTime HD Camera

    Unique ID: EAB7A68F-EC2B-4487-AADF-D8A91C1CB782

    ------

    But it just isn't recognised by any app, and whatever I try (killing all apps that might be using it, updating software etc) doesn't work, and hasn't worked with the two previous replacements either. I'm sure the connectors have been done properly on all of them. I read somewhere that running some system config software is necessary, but is that true? And if so where can I find it please?

    Thanks!

    Jeff G - Reply

    Same problem, the camera does not work. Have you found the solution ??

    Laurent -

    Excellent instructions! 5 stars for the author. Take your time, lay out the screws you remove in a pattern to facilitate reinstallation. From a novice here, think twice before screwing anything back in place. I installed the screen only later to see the antenna rack facing the outside of the computer and not the motherboard. Problem resolved, everything works!

    Aldo Ciccotelli - Reply

    I changed my screen. I am able to boot but the screen is totally black.

    irmb r - Reply

    I would add an extra warning to the last instruction here...

    On my first attempt, the old screen hinges slipped out of the frame quite easily, which fooled me into thinking the new one would slip into place easily. It did not.

    The new screen got stuck, and in the process of trying to get it unstuck, the whole assembly slipped sideways by about an inch, and one of the display ribbon cables got sliced in half. 💀

    My advice: Practice getting the hinges back into place with the old screen. Only attempt the new screen once you've got the hang of what to expect when rotating it into place.

    Peter Gaultney - Reply

    Awesome guide! Thank you. My removal and replacement went smoothly!

    Darrell Wicker - Reply

    Patrick's Plan to attach new screen:

    1. Lay Mac - keyboard DOWN - hinge side toward U on the table.

    2. Pull it toward U till about an inch off the hinge end extends over the table edge.

    3. Using needle nose pliers open the hinges of the screen to just a bit MORE than 90º.

    4. Turn the screen hinge-side UP screen facing AWAY from your belly.

    5. Extend the video connector assembly fully on to the computer.

    5. Fit the hinges - 1 side at a time - into their notches on the computer.

    6. Press them in firmly with your thumbs

    7. Insert and tighten the CENTER screw on BOTH sides.

    8. PIck up the Mac & close it, S L O W L Y.

    VOILA! It's in there. Right...? ;-}

    Now open it up and finish re-assembly.

    J Patrick Dowling - Reply

    以下供参考:

    更换屏幕总成后如果开机无反应,可以拔掉天线板小排线(紧挨着屏幕排线的那根),然后连接充电器后再尝试一下开机,如果能开机就稍微擦拭(吹)一下排线及排线扣,再接好排线开机即可(当拔掉这根排线开机时可能电量显示不足,不用担心)

    Justin Tan - Reply

Conclusion

Compare your new replacement part to the original part—you may need to transfer remaining components or remove adhesive backings from the new part before installing.

To reassemble your device, follow the above steps in reverse order.

Once you've completed your repair, your laptop may not power back on until connected to power.

Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.

Repair didn’t go as planned? Check out our Answers community for troubleshooting help.

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How to make the True Tone working on the screen from another air?

William Kang - Reply

The screen that your replacing should have true tone built in, it is a part of the display.

h_man08 -

Like iPhones does the display need to be programed to allow true tone to work?

Zuhayr Muse - Reply

Just did the replacement! Was a breeze, just be careful not to over tighten any of the screws past a firm twist. Accident broke the head off a 1.5mm screw using a T3 bit. Didn’t affect the plates ability to cover or apply a firm press downwards, but a unfortunate thing nonetheless.

Caleb Stewart - Reply

After Replacing the display, the new display is dim and the F2 does not brighten the screen. Any resolution to this issue?

Already reset NVRAM and PRAM.

Beto Beto - Reply

same issue here. it looks more dim

Boy Named Kelly -

Step 4 and 7 were T4 Torx screws for me.

Thomas Anderson - Reply

Install took about 30 min. and was pretty easy. I didn’t have trouble throughout the process. The adhesive on antenna plate was pretty strong, but with some gentle prying it came free.

shwinston - Reply

I successfully installed the replacement screen, but now my 2.4 Ghz wifi / bluetooth antenna is not working. Any idea which connector cable connects to 2.4 Ghz antenna?

Lars - Reply

I had the same problem. The reason was that I didn't connect the antenna back completely. Redo the step n. 6 in reverse and connect the antenna right (it must click).

Mirek Šiřina -

Thanks made it easy

Papi - Reply

Done. Works . Biggest chalange was with plugging in back the display cabel connector . Be sure to pre alling the Screen bar with cabel conector , becouse it cannot bend on sides.

Jakub Reginia - Reply

I tried the replacement. Everything works except True Tone as expected. Probably special tool is needed for the True Tone.

Ryan Kojima - Reply

I’ve got the display from an Intel 2018 Air. Can I test it with an M1 Mac? The process and connectors look the same.

Jon - Reply

Did you try this? If so, was it successful?

Lee -

Just tried this - it doesn’t work. M1 MacBook refuses to power on when connected to a display from a 2018 MacBook Air a1932.

Robert Corlett -

Your instructions were amazing and to the T. Thank you so much for everything

willblakleycomputes - Reply

Hi.

Would the display of a MacBook Air early (intel) 2020 work on this MacBook Air late 2020. Seems to be the same specifications.

Marc Machold - Reply

I change my screen but the camera doesn’t work, I checked the hardware’s but MacBook doesn’t have any camera, I tried 3 different screens , all are same. i tried all resets but still not working, any ideas?

Erhan Engin - Reply

hi i have the same Issue do you have a solution?

Philipp Kuhn -

same problem here!

Pomar Filmes -

Same problem here, it seems we need the « system configuration tool » from Apple to make it works.

Laurent -

Hey, I have this same issue. It seems we need some software provided by apple(Only if you buy from their self service website) which i didnt..... Has anyone found a fix?

Jake Wakeman -

I have the same issue, I've tried two OEM screen replacements and now I purchased a genuine Apple M1 2020 screen in perfect working condition. Camera still does not work, but it is recognized in the system report. I've tried all the software fixes, resetting Pram and Nvram, terminal etc. Seems to be a hardware issue. Can I replace the cable for the insight camera?

johnalancovey -

Does this repair cause any feature issues? so, would the webcam not work or truetone not work? Even if i use genuine, donated apple parts?

Thank you!

Jubi Q - Reply

I did encounter these issues with a genuine donated apple part...

Jake Wakeman -

Third-party screens may be missing the fat-L shaped shields and T3 screws flanking the display connector (visible in Step 9), if you bought one somewhere else be sure to transfer this hardware as well.

cressandy - Reply

Certain parts like displays, cameras, and ambient light sensors have calibration values that are customized to each individual part during manufacturing. Transferring these values ensures maximum performance and quality after a repair.

A System Configuration step may be required at the end of your repair. System Configuration is a postrepair software tool that completes the repair for genuine Apple parts. Running System Configuration has a number of purposes that vary based on the part replaced.

Tony Fresquez - Reply

Where do I get this software? System Configuration ? After three displays, including one Genuine Apple Display taken from a working MBA, with no defects, I can't get the camera to work. It is recognized by the system report

johnalancovey -

I'd replaced replaced the display on a MBP 2012 before, so I didn't anticipate any problems replacing the display on my A2337. Everything seemed to go smoothly, but when I booted up (with power cord attached), I didn't get more than a faint glow from the screen. I tried all the usual, but still no luck. I went back and made sure everything was seated properly but I got the same results. So, I reinstalled my cracked screen, which worked perfectly, outside of the cracks. You think I can assume the part was defective? I bought it from eBay, and it at least claimed to be OEM.

Pia Vastatrix - Reply

Did you find a solution?

Stefan Schötz -

Is there a way to tighten the hinge? I would like to have my display tighter. It always flips back when I pick up my MacBook. That's not the case for my girlfriends MacBook which is the exact same model.

Marcel Braun - Reply

It disappeared after replacing the display of macbookair m1! I put it back, but it doesn't work! However, I know I can go into recovery mode and DFU mode, but I get an error and can't restore! What should I do?

河田かずま - Reply

All went great, very detailled manual. Unfortunately the new display doesn't work. The backlight is on but it shows no graphics. I managed to get the mac working with an external display. MacOS shows the display but nothing happens. Connectors are all doublechecked of course. Any ideas?

Stefan Schötz - Reply

Additional info: It is a M1-Macbook Air A2337.

Stefan Schötz -

Where did you buy the display module, please?

Sebastian Slania -

すみません、macbookair m1の交換用のスクリーンをインストールする方法を教えてください!

河田かずま - Reply

Apple only sells the display itself with our the clamshell. That makes the repair so much more complicated and I am sure they know it. Any ideas how to get the entire display module including the clamshell?

Sebastian Slania - Reply

Sebastian,

The display part Apple sells through Self Service Repair is the entire assembly/module, including the panel, aluminum shell, camera, hinges, etc. The display we sell is also the entire display assembly. Hope this helps—happy fixing!

Carsten Frauenheim -

I replac the display the on MacBook Air but the display is not turning on I do not no what to do??

info - Reply

This tutorial has been a life saver! Thank y’all so much!

Only snag I came across was on installing the replacement screen as the screen is easily damaged when getting the hinges to connect. So it’s important to be super careful at that part!

Briana - Reply

This was so helpful. Thank you,

B S - Reply

Used the iFix kit to replace a cracked screen on my daughter’s MacBook Air. Has been working without any issues. Now today, went to power it on, the screen is black. Powered on and off. Still not getting anything on the screen

Rob - Reply

It worked pretty well, only removing the antenna was quite hard.

When I turned on the device the battery was not recognized so I had to re-connect the battery and then it worked.

Fabio L - Reply

PLEASE HELP:

I followed this guide and although the antenna bar was kind of tough to remove, everything seemed to work fine. I replaced the screen and reassembled my MacBook Air. Everything works fine. BUT for the wifi. It works but signal is ridiculously low. Unless my M1 is within 3m and in direct sight of my router, wifi signal is gone or at 1 bar (out of 3). I have reopened the M1 and checked all the connectors: they all seem fine. Any suggestions?

Matthias - Reply

The steps were clear and to the point. Great job on write up. Had no issues with the screen replacement and the unit fired right up after. The reconnect of the antenna was the scariest part just did not feel that the reconnect went well. You might do a follow up and just focus on that step on the reassemble.

markanderson - Reply

Mike, that step was missing reassembly information. I added it in. Thanks for the callout, and I'm glad your repair went well!

Carsten Frauenheim -

does anybody knows if a 2021/2022 MacBook air M1 display is compatible? apparently Intel ones arent as they refuse to boot

Leo - Reply

Leo, the Intel variant Air would be the early 2020 model. The late 2020 M1 model is different. And 2022 M2 displays are not compatible. Hope this helps!

Carsten Frauenheim -

Guide worked well, took about an hour. Thought I lost one of the tiny plate screws and searched forever then realized the WiFi cable cover is only one screw.

Because the antenna is difficult to start to pry up, suggest you do what I did and unscrew the hinge screw that is just under the antenna as this works to break the seal on the adhesive. Then of course screw it back in and pry/insert with your plastic tool to detach the rest of the adhesive.

Take your time and if you are old like me get a bright light and a magnifying glass/headset. Helped getting the little screws in and making sure the connectors for the antenna, display and power were in properly.

Joseph Collins - Reply

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