MacBook Pro 13 screen replacement / Installation guide [Apple MacBook Pro 13 Unibody LCD repair]
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Step-by-step how to guide on replacing an LCD panel on Apple MacBook Pro 13 Aluminum Unibody. LCD screens for MacBooks available at www.laptopscree...
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Great tutorial! Far better than the ones from the other guys who think loud annoying music is better than audio of the tech explaining the steps.
Hey, this guy makes it look easy (fair play to his skills) so before you try this - I just tried doing this twice, and spent a total of two hours. I ended up giving up because my hairdryer kept over heating and switching itself off which meant I couldn't keep the glass hot enough to peel off, plus the credit cards and old gift cards I was using just kept bending and were actually too wide for the glass on the whole. I managed to get small pieces of the glass off but only because it was already cracked - I personally don't know how I could've got the whole credit card side under the glass if the screen had no cracks because it was really hard.
I'm glad I tried this DIY, but personally I found it a real faff so I'm going to just pay the money for someone else to change the glass covering on my screen because I'd rather spend my time doing other DIY projects and other things. If you want to do it yourself, I'd say leave a decent amount of time to do it, and buy the proper equipment instead of trying to skimp using household objects that aren't suited for the job.
Hope you fix your screen either way :)
It maybe the glue condition. Depending on how old it is and at what humidity the laptop was used the glue may become petrified and heating it won't do much. Plus these computers are now 9 years older than when this video came out :)
Our offices are generally clean, ventilated, air-filtered and regularly sanitized.
We've heard of customers doing these repairs outside on a bench with good results.
We would not recommend exposing electronics to high moisture levels such as well-vaoured bathroom.
A quick wipe with a microfiber cloth prior to sealing usually does the trick for us.
I just followed these instructions for my broken LCD screen and it worked great! A lot cheaper than the 550$ quote I got from the apple store.
Hello Nadia, did you have to change the display cable as well? I'm looking for one because mine has a false contact.
Love all your videos. You do such a great job of explaining ans no ridiculous loud music. You have helped me before and even uploaded extra videos for me. . Thank you.
It's a common problem, popped out during filming of this video as well. It's pretty easy to repair - put it back in-place, re-crimp the metal on the connector.
I ordered and successfully replaced my screen using this method and the screen is working fine. Thanks for that
it was easy?
Yes, you could put the glass back in.
You could warm it up after and apply pressure with your fingers - that'll help to reinitialize the glue. It won't be as strong as "unopened glue", but it'll hold functionally the same.
Any heat is better than none.
We use residential grade, walmart brand for these tutorials, but we use heating stations in repair shops.
No, the cam is not included with the "LCD screen"
However if you find a "back cover" / "top lid" it will be included.
Before you order any new parts, its best to check connections and reconnect the cable to camera board at the top and to the motherboard on the bottom.
If you are replacing the top cover, it's best to watch our 15" MacBook tutorial.
Generally you don't need to open the glass and remove the LCD, if you already have a full featured replacement cover.
Just disconnect the Video, Wi-Fi, Camera, BlueTooth cables from the motherboard, unscrew the hinges, profit!
The ElectroStaticDischarge bracelet is a hotly contested topic in technician circles.
You can do it if you want, but no devices pictured in our videos have ever been killed "under camera" and all were filmed "live" with no ESD bracelet.
Disconnecting the battery is a good idea generally, however some devices do not come with easily removable batteries and in this case, the Apple sticker said don't do it - but there were no warning sticker for the LCD :)
Anything that can raise the temperature upto 50-60 degrees C,
otherwise there won't be any effect on the adhesive.
A hairdryer, a heat gun, even a portable heater/fan combo would work.
We are using the cheapest heat gun that the Walmart caters (we don't put many HOURS on it)
Your description sounds a little vague.
The camera should only have one connection (5 wires - USB standard)
As long as that connection is intact, the camera can be put back in-place and help with the glass, or you can go an extra step and secure it with glue/tape (just not over the iris)
I did this today but i made a HUGE mess. My screen was cracked pretty good and it just kept spider-web cracking every time I lifted on the edge. I used 2-inch clear tape to completely cover my screen so the tiny pieces of glass would stay put when it cracked. I took me a few hours but I got it done and it looks GREAT!
+louie GREAT IDEA!!! My entire screen is cracked so I'll have to tape the whole thing.
If you follow the procedure in the video, you will not damage the LCD.
If you focus your heat gun directly on the LCD for over 20 seconds, it is likely to be damaged.
Only if you are careful, soldering irons are typically very pointy and sometimes very hot. I wouldn't use a soldering iron for anything other than soldering though.
Ironically am watching this video on a cracked macbook pro that I just damaged this morning. Haha.
Will be ordering the part and using this video to replace the glass shortly
Same here lmao
Jordan Sinclair Then it's not ironic.
Same here. Hands down my most miserable morning.
im using less then 40% of my screen if not less atm lmao
KungFu Rasta Started as a band along the right side of the screen, grew, then came up from the bottom and now finally I have 3"x4" of viewable screen...
In this case it is a good idea to reconnect video cable to the LCD and tot he motherboard before ordering a replacement screen. The symptoms described can indicate video cable ajar condition.
Tip: The lcd film protector should be removed at the very end before reattaching the glass to avoid any fingerprints and/or scratches to the lcd.
Ordered from them and my screen is back to life. Thanks for the video.
You are referring to what commonly is monikered "top cover" / "back lid"
Such parts can be purchased used from eBay/Amazon.
We also carry entire top covers for some models, check our site!
Well if you were worried that the glass is made specific to a panel, it is not.
You can just buy the glass. eBay is the best source for those.
Sorry, hairdryer settings, configuration and operation is not something that we are closely familiar with.
But essentially you have to get the surface of the device to hot enough to the touch, but not searing the fingers.
Noted, the video of trying to fit a Retina Display Assembly onto a Unibody non-retina MacBook WILL be made. Thanks for your interest.
We'll follow up with a link in this thread.
The one thing I would add (haven't replaced mine yet) is my display has many cracks of small shards. I realize these may be problematic so I'm going to use a wide roll of masking tape over the entire screen and trim to the edges so the whole screen stays intact.
Okay so if the glass is just cracked, NO damage to the LCD, can I just stop after removing the glass itself and not have to worry about disconnecting the video cables and all that?
I'd like to know this as well
must be disconnected see the tutorial
tuneadoes Lo
The glass is just superficial - you can remove and replace it with-out touching any other components, cables or plugs.
It's better to keep the computer off for this though.
Hi laptopscreencom, yeah that would be amazing! I hope you can upload it soon so I can change my resolution on my 15" unibody as well. Thanks!
hi, guys, thanks for video, but how about the dust? how to avoid getting it inside? where is the best place to do such operation at home? I heard about the well-vapored bathroom, but it seems little strange for me because of condensation
You should disconnect the battery before starting, and you should use an ESD safe bracelet (or whatever that's called)
I've just seen a Macbook on ebay with nearly defect display, wondered if it's possible to repair it, thanks for your video im about to buy a macbook with a low price and change the screen later ...
Absolutely (not joking).
Heaters, microwave gel pads, leaving it in the sun - all these methods will make it easier than not heating the iPad at all.
Great tutorial, but NEVER DISCONNENT with the battery connector pluged.
From technicians world-wide,
Thank you!
My Macbook Pro screen recently got stepped on and has a crack across the whole screen and up the side, I was wondering if this would work to fix it?
Thanks for the help! My friend was going to throw his away because the screen went out and he just gave it to me and it works great now! He's mad but ohh well, haha, a laptop for $40. Yes
You make it look easy. Thanks for this installation guide.
Only when the entire "top cover" / "back lid" is ordered.
LCD parts come with the LCD module only.
One thing these videos do not tell you is that you always have to unplug the battery from the logicboard before you do any work related to the logicboard or it is a very good chance that you will fry the board.
+rnaderpo It is a good idea to do that, although "a very good chance" is too strong of an assertion - but I guess it'll depend on the installer ;)
Nice guide, how about about a guide regarding replacing a lvd cable?
what did he use to heat the glass? &how much would it cost.. or is there anything else that could be used
How can i replace the mini camera mines has completely detached from the screen and its holding place in the laptop? it does look like any ripped damage. but when i put it back In the right side has a match part but the left connection i cant tel where it would hook up too... help me please
Thanks a lot I'm all paranoid. some one said if I use a blowdryer it will shatter the glass I however think that the person who said that to me is an idiot. Mine is cracked on the side and goes over the screen so nervous about it.
Can you use the same method to replace the screen if it is already cracked?
We would NOT recommend it. But if you HAD to do it, use plastic picks/credit card. Then insert more plastic pieces to cover the glue as you "gain more ground". Don't bend the glass - it'll crack easily. The suction cup is good - it doesn't bend the glass - as it pulls from the front. Tape would not work like a suction cup at all.
I recently scratch my macbook pro screen, I think the lcd screen its okey couse its not broke, but the scratch bothers me a lot.
Can I only buy the glass and change it or I have toy buy the entire screen ?
is it possible to use a hair dryer for heating?
+Julia Michie YES. I tried and it worked!!
+Chetan Gole on what heat can i use the hairdryer. low, med or high?
"Philips Hair dryer HP8112/00" on medium heat.
sharp. i c it will work, but my impatience has caused me to break a piece. ouch
Can you replace a normal screen with a retina screen?
no because the flex connector is different
too bad :( would be great if it worked
Do you know what replacement screen will work on a retina 13" macbook pro?
Yes it would.
I was able to replace my glass screen with your help. (I had no need to change out my lcd.) However, it continues to loosen every now and then. I applied heat with my heat gun again and it stayed firm for a few days before it slipped out slightly. I am glad I saved the money it would have cost me, but now I am always having to be extra careful, otherwise my screen could fall out & break. Any advice? Is there a glue you would recommend? I'm out of ideas. Thanks.
Is that a 2012 model????
I have a mid 2012 non-Retina display MBP. I have been getting into photography and videos lately. I was wondering if I could just remove my current screen and replace it with a retina display. Can we be able to do that?
Can I replace my old screen with a retina display??? that would be awesome!
If I was careful could I use a soldering iron?
i have a macbook, though i check the model and it says its A1278 which according to your website is a macbook pro, is that fine if i just buy the a1278 model
If I'm just trying to put a colored overlay behind the apple logo on the back, would there be a more simple way to get to it, or would you recommend just going as far as tilting the lcd forward a bit?
Yes, a hair dryer will help.
my webcam doesn´t work, if i replace it the webcam is inclusive in the screen?
Thanks, nice video tho. Just having this question because I'm not up to changing the screen, but I want to buy a new top cover / back cover. But I have no idea how, can I use this method then remove the top cover or is there any better way?
Thanks in advance
-NeoDev
Hi Friend, thanks for your. I have a MacBookPro 8,1 A1278 2010 says at the top and 2011 in the detail of software , core i5 4 of ram , screen 13 " . It happens that normally turns on fan startup sound and all but gives no video at all, is black screen , also does video to crank or start the system with an additional external display, but instead if I have video when I launch the single connected system the external display and disconnected from the motherboard native screen . this is why we tried to get the screen to try another but mori in the attempt and am with the trizado glass to one side, I guess for not hot enough the screen, by the way, a few degrees C I have my air gun welding ?, then Espro friend does not I am having bored with my detail and can give me a hand with the prognosis or solution
Enough to make the surface hot to the touch, but not searing your fingers.
Hello, I think I need to change the video cable from my MacBook Pro 2012 1/2, since it's giving me problems in a way that I need to move the display so it makes good contact. How much does it cost and how can I get it?
I'm a regular dude that replaces all my own screens on iPhone and MacBook. Also, I replaced my HDD with a SSD and increased RAM. My friends think I'm smart.
th-cam.com/video/5PsnxDQvQpw/w-d-xo.html
Wow....
Yes you do. Please see our 15" MacBook pro video :)
Actually you are not the first person to ask, and although we highly doubt it will work, we'll give it a try and maybe post a video. 10 likes on this comment and we'll do it quicker :)
Good points, and should be followed.
ok same thing if it is cracked?
say I was wondering,
Is it possible to install a Retina screen into my standard Macbook Pro 13 inch? or possible an higher resolution one?
thanks for the info!
Hey, thanks for your video. It helped me a lot. I have one important question thoug. In the process of removing the LCD, somehow my connector bracket (?) (that little metal bridge that helps to secure connection broke... Is that a major problem? Do i have to buy a new cable
? or some tape will fix the problem?
Again, thanks for the video,
Best regards, Hugon
What temperature do you use in your heat gun to take off the glass?
Will any kind of heat gun work, also, which heat gun is the one you use? Thanks
hey quick question can i use a hair dryer would it work the same way ?
I did it, thanks. very helpful guide.
What setting would you recommend for the hair dryer?
WARNING!!!! DO NOT SPEND TOO MUCH TIME ON THE BOTTOM OF THE SCREEN NEAR THE HINGE!!! IT AND THE KEYBOARD KEYS WILL MELT AT HIGHER HEAT LEVELS!!!!
+Noah Gary sounds like you say this from experience..
Unfortunately.... yes...
+Noah Gary What strength heat gun did you use? 500º or 750º F?
Hi! Thanks for nice video. Do you have any alternate for the suction cup? I bought a big one, and it wont stick on screen. Is it for instance possible to use tape, or just pick the screen up without any suction?:)
Thanks in advance:)
LaptopScreen does not do mail-in / bring-in repairs.
Personally, if a friend/family asked, I would charge two cases of beer for MacBook screen replacement.
does it work for 2015 macbook?
How much would you charge if I asked you to do this for me?
everytime I take a screen shot of the crack if doesnt show up. how do I email it to the technicians? much help needed people
Raymond McSpirit Haha, funny. Try putting a mirror in-front of the iSight camera and taking a picture. (Unless you have something like a phone, tablet, hand-held gaming console - or even a camera - that you can use to take a picture).
lmfaoooooooooooooo
Cheapest, and most acceptable replacements can be found on eBay and Amazon.
where would one get those plastic piece for in-between the glass and metal?
+porcupine industry Same question I had.
I intend to do this repair, however, the LCD screen is not damaged. Will applying that level of heat damage the LCD? Or can I just replace the glass?
+Jonathan Warner As long as you do not over-heat the assembly you will be fine. The temperature for the adhesive to start to soften is around 50C-60C
(122F-140F), gauge the temperature by touching the heated surface - making sure that its definitely warm - but is not searing your finger.
Sounds good, thanks!
What did you use to apply heat? a heat gun as well? how did your repair go .. I have a similar issue
Wich kind of Video-Bus is it? HDMI? DVI? MiniDisplayPort?
A1278 is Ok if i use this video for that model of macbook?
Is there any hd screen available for this 2012MacBook
I have a 15' retina display MacBook and it is cracked. I really love your tutorial and believe I could do this myself, everywhere ive checked wants an arm & a leg. I do need it for the webcam especially. Do you have those in stock? and if so round about how much ?:) It might be a 13"inch retina MacBook pro I will find the box, for when you reply .
Retinas are harder to do an LCD replacement on. You'd most likely want the whole assembly. Find out the model number from the back of your laptop - i.e. A1398: www.laptopscreen.com/774118/
Would this work for the 2015 version
Not essential, the surface has to be heated enough - that it's hot to the touch, but is not searing.
Don't know, will find out once we get to that video, it is coming :)
very helpful information
What do you do if there is no damage to the LCD screen just the glass??
Then just replace the front panel glass of the unibody macbook pro model. I have some experience replacing the LCD polarizer on a macbook air. Honestly, you could use a hair dryer (it'll just take a heck of a lot longer). Also you don't have to worry about breaking the front panel of glass considering you're replacing it.
will this fix a flickered screen?
Hello. Great video. I ran over my macbook pro mid 2012 13.3inches. The whole upper display screen is in bad shape. I will have to replace it. If I wanted to replace it with a retina display screen, is it possible?
Anything is possible, but in this case it wouldn't be as easy as just plugging it in. Neither the video interface nor the hinge mounts would be direct drop-in compatible. If one were to make such a mod, aside from the physical mounts one would have to design and build an eDP to LVDS converter, accommodate power supply for the back-light, and do it in such a way that it all fits inside the computer (which already has very little space in it). There are no off-the-shelf components available for that.
please excuse my ignorance but why would you want to replace the lcd screen/panel? is it for higher resolution or something else?
+seatha03 No, this is for those who actually broke their screens (i.e. closing a lid with earbuds laying on the keyboard).
There aren't any better panels that would fit the MacBook Pro 13" for high-res upgrade or better angles - the connector is proprietary :(
Damn, this is useful. And informative! :)
Thanks!
wow, excellent work.
Macbook pro 13" replaxe glass retina display
How much it will cost if Apple does the LCD repairment?
Manny Ramos Apple typically replaces the entire top-shell - which costs quite a bit more than a panel swap. Its best to ask at the Apple store directly, as their prices may vary from state to state and exact model to model of the MacBook.
Cool video, easy to learn from i copied this video to help my mate replace her screen :)