Still needs the screen...

My Problem

BEER! Makes everything better! Except laptops. It killed the DC in board and messed with the screen.

My Fix

I've swapped out the board, that's absolutely fine. The screen needs a little more work still, but the old one is ... functional ... still.

My Advice

Don't be afraid to perform even these fiddly repairs. If the machine works, that's the goal. Personally, my macbooks are all missing screws where I forget or couldn't be bothered to put them back in, and I manhandle the logic board with minimal precautions. Obviously, don't throw it around, but no need to tremble in fear when touching it.

Tri wing screws: Hate these things. Find a flat head screwdriver, mash it into one of the wings at 45 degrees and keep trying to turn. Should eventually work.