MacBook Pro 13" Retina Display Late 2012 Display Assembly Replacement
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Last updated on May 7, 2024
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Introduction
Go to step 1 ↓Prereq for upper case.
What you need
Tools
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Tool used on this step:Tweezers$4.99
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Use a pair of tweezers to lift the rubber hinge covers up off the right and left display hinges.
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Remove the 3.2 mm T5 Torx screws (one on each side) securing the aluminum hinge brackets to the upper case.
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Use a pair of tweezers to lift aluminum hinge brackets off the right and left display hinges.
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Remove the four inner 5.3 mm T8 Torx screws (two on each side) securing the display to the upper case.
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While holding the display and upper case together with your left hand, remove the remaining T8 Torx screw from the lower display bracket.
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Remove the last remaining T8 Torx screw securing the display to the upper case.
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Grip both halves of the device, one in each hand.
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Gently push forward on the bottom half of the device to detach it from the display assembly.
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Carefully set each component aside, making sure to set down the lower half keyboard-side down.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
