Introduction
Use this guide to replace the entire display assembly on your MacBook Pro, in order to fix a cracked or faulty screen. This assembly also includes the integrated ribbon cables for the display and backlight.
Although we’ve successfully tested this procedure using original Apple replacement displays, Apple’s T2 chip may prevent aftermarket displays from working correctly, and your MacBook Pro may not boot as a result.
For your safety, discharge your MacBook Pro's battery below 25% before you begin. A charged lithium-ion battery can create a dangerous and uncontrollable fire if accidentally punctured.
What you need
-
-
Power on your Mac and launch Terminal.
-
Copy and paste the following command (or type it exactly) into Terminal:
-
sudo nvram AutoBoot=%00
-
Press [return]. If prompted, enter your administrator password and press [return] again. Note: Your return key may also be labeled ⏎ or "enter."
-
sudo nvram AutoBoot=%03
-
-
-
Use a P5 Pentalobe driver to remove six screws securing the lower case, of the following lengths:
-
Four 4.7 mm screws
-
Two 6.6 mm screws
-
-
-
Remove the lower case.
-
Set it in place and align the sliding clips near the display hinge. Press down and slide the cover toward the hinge. It should stop sliding as the clips engage.
-
When the sliding clips are fully engaged and the lower case looks correctly aligned, press down firmly on the lower case to engage the four hidden clips underneath. You should feel and hear them snap into place.
-
-
-
Peel up and remove the insulating sticker covering the battery board, on the edge of the logic board nearest the battery.
-
If the cover doesn't peel up easily, apply mild heat with an iOpener, hair dryer, or heat gun to soften the adhesive underneath, and try again.
-
-
-
Peel back any tape covering the battery board data cable connector.
-
Use a spudger to gently pry up the locking flap on the ZIF connector for the battery board data cable.
-
-
-
-
Use a T3 Torx driver to remove the two 3.5 mm screws securing the cover on the display board flex cable.
-
Remove the display board flex cover.
-
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.
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.
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.
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.
Cancel: I did not complete this guide.
15 other people completed this guide.
7 Comments
This is such a noob question but how do I marked that”I did this repair”.
I followed all of these steps to replace my display and when I put it all back together my Mac would only turn on when it was plugged into the wall. So the new display works fine but it doesn’t seem to recognize the battery at all. Has anyone run into this problem and know what the issue might be?
Jason - did you plug the battery connector and cable back in correctly?
