Introduction
The upper case assembly includes the keyboard. Use this guide to replace the entire case/keyboard assembly as a single unit.
To avoid logic board damage, when your MacBook repair is complete but before powering it on, connect it to low-voltage power using a 5-Watt iPhone charger and a USB-C to USB-A cable. These accessories are not included with your MacBook, so make sure you have them ready before you begin.
What you need
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Tool used on this step:Magnetic Project Mat$19.95
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Remove the following eight screws securing the lower case:
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Two 1.8 mm P5 Pentalobe screws
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Four 2.9 mm P5 Pentalobe screws
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Two 6.1 mm P5 Pentalobe screws
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Wedge your fingers between the upper case and the lower case, starting from the rear of the MacBook between the hinges.
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Keeping a firm grip, lift steadily until the lower case separates slightly from the upper case.
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While holding the lower case in place, carefully flip the MacBook over so the Apple logo faces up.
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Lift the upper case and display together from the front edge and raise it to about a 45Ëš angle.
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Use the flat end of a spudger to press and hold the small gold 'battery disconnect' button.
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If the power LED is lit up, continue holding the button until the LED goes dark, and then release. This may take up to 10 seconds.
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If the LED does not light, release the button after 5-10 seconds. Press and hold it again for 5-10 seconds, and release. Finally, press and hold it a third time for 5-10 seconds, and release.
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Disconnect the trackpad ribbon cable from the trackpad by pulling it gently through its slot in the frame.
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Carefully turn the MacBook over, so that the lower case lays flat.
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Raise the upper case/display assembly to about a 90° angle, and prop it up against something sturdy so you don't have to hold it.
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Add a piece of tape near the track pad to secure the upper case and prevent accidental movement.
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Tool used on this step:Battery Blocker$3.99
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As an added precaution, you may physically disconnect the battery by inserting a battery isolation pick between the logic board and the battery connector.
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Remove the two screws securing the USB-C port cable bracket:
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1.1 mm Tri-point Y00 screw
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3.5 mm T5 Torx screw
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Use the flat end of a spudger to disconnect the USB-C port cable bracket by prying it straight up from the logic board.
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Disconnect the audio jack board ribbon cable by pulling it straight back out of the ZIF connector.
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Use tweezers to peel back the tape covering the display cable connector.
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If so, use the flat end of a spudger to hold down the retaining flap while peeling the tape away with the tweezers.
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Use the flat end of a spudger to flip open the retaining flap on the display cable connector.
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Try to keep it clear of the tape, or it may re-adhere and make cable removal difficult.
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Use a spudger to flip open the ZIF connector retaining flap for the dual microphone assembly ribbon cable.
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Prepare an iOpener and apply heat to the upper case directly behind the microphone assembly.
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Use a fine-tip probe or pick to gently peel the dual microphone assembly away from the case.
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Unfold the USB-C port ribbon cable until it lays flat, allowing access to the bracket beneath.
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Use a spudger to disconnect the USB-C port ribbon cable by prying the connector straight up.
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Pry from the side nearest the back edge of the MacBook.
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Remove the ribbon cable.
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Fully open the display.
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Set the MacBook down on its right edge with the display facing away from you, as shown.
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Holding the display assembly with one hand and the upper case with the other, push them together slightly to move the hinges out of their recesses in the the upper case.
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Push the upper case forward while pulling back gently on the display.
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Once the two display hinges have cleared the upper case, remove the display and set it aside.
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Remove the single 2.9 mm T3 Torx screw securing the USB-C port to the upper case.
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Use a pair of tweezers to remove the tape covering the keyboard ribbon cable connector on the trackpad.
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