MacBook Flexgate Permanent Solution - Jumperless Repair

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  • We now have a permanent solution for the Flexgate screen fault on 2016+ MacBooks.
    Previous jumper methods were temporary and there was a high chance of the fault returning in the future as jumpers are designed to stay in one place and not flex. There is quite a bit of movement in the screen LED Cable when the screen is opened and closed.
    The original Cable was designed to flex but was designed too short by Apple. When the MacBook is full opened above 90° The cable is pulled tight at a very sharp angle.
    The Fault:
    After a while the cable cracks, usually first accross the LED Return tracks giving a 'Stage Light' Effect at the bottom. of the screen.
    Eventually the screen goes black when the screen is opened above a certain angle.
    Diagnosis:
    The best way to diagnose this fault is to shine a torch up to the screen and if you can see a faint picture.
    If you are technical, you can measure the LCD_BKL power line on the logic board. If it is 50-60v this means that the MacBook is on and working but there is no load on the Backlight circuit due to the break in the cable.
    Our Own Permanent Repair:
    We have managed to get brand new flex cables for the LED Backlight.
    We extend the original cable by 3-4mm (Just like the newer 2018+ A1989s and A2159 models).
    We splice in a new cable soldering the cable face-to-face against the original under the microscope. The cable orientation then corrected and stuck down the correct way.
    Reliability:
    Because there is no Jumpers which can very easily fail this repair is a much more permanent solution.
    The cables arr soldered face-to-face over a large surface area and horizontal forces will not seperate them.
    When the screen is fully open there is still some play in the cable making the original split in the area near the connector far more unlikely.
    We would be happy to put a years warranty on this repair and would feel no qualms in supplying 2016-2017 models refurbished with this fix - more so than an original 2016-2017 Model.
    Models Affected:
    2016 A1708 13" MacBook
    2017 A1708 13" MacBook
    2016 A1706 13" TouchBar MacBook
    2017 A1706 13" TouchBar MacBook
    2016 A1707 15" TouchBar MacBook
    2017 A1707 15" TouchBar MacBook
    Apples Extended Repair Program:
    If you have a 2016 13" A1706 or A1708 this is covered by Apples own extended repair program. You need to book it in with an official Apple Store such as Sheffield, Birmingham or Brighton who will fix it for FREE!
    Please view Apples support page for more information: support.apple....
    Sometimes Apple dont offer the fix due to physical damage on the screen or previous liquid damaged - this is where we can step in and help.
    Book it in:
    This is an intricate repair involving screen removal and specialist tools.
    If you have one of the MacBooks and wish to get it repaired please contact me at my Sussex Workshop.
    Refined Logic Limited
    Worthing
    West Sussex
    www.flexgate.co.uk
    01273 569029
    sales@refinedlogic.co.uk
    If you are too far away from our workshops you can post it to us.
    We are also offering trade incentives for repair shops around the UK. Please get in touch for more information.
    #flexgate #macbookrepair #rightorepair #derbybusiness #nottinghambusiness #worthingbusiness #brightonbusiness

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  • @RobbyNeale
    @RobbyNeale 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I just finished a flexgate repair on my 15". Thank you so much for this! It saved me a ton of money. The soldering was much smaller than I expected, but I got it working on the first "very careful" attempt. I'm still a little surprised it works like new again, and it is 100% thanks to this video!

    • @ukslmaclab1611
      @ukslmaclab1611  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wow, well done!

    • @napst3r1
      @napst3r1 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Please whats the length of the new cable ? I mean after cutting it

  • @MrPnew1
    @MrPnew1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Fantastic Matt. Yes your FlexGate solution with the enamel wires was a great way to bring life back to these ridiculously expensive screens. However this solution is so much better IMO. Thanks for sharing you wisdom and knowledge .

    • @bennaambo2716
      @bennaambo2716 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      well they are so expensive cause they are high dpi panels unlike what windows laptops use

  • @racer4200
    @racer4200 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Stripping ribbon cables is an art. Well done, Sir.

  • @jaimerosariojusticia
    @jaimerosariojusticia 3 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    Louis Rossman brought me here.

    • @andyh9382
      @andyh9382 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Rossmann gang!

    • @ukslmaclab1611
      @ukslmaclab1611  3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Thats great Jaime, lets get these fixed!

  • @danandrei96
    @danandrei96 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Well done. I always thought I'd like to join the replacement flex without running jumper wires, and this seems like a great solution for a lasting repair

    • @ukslmaclab1611
      @ukslmaclab1611  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks, Yes its the jumpers which are the weakness in this repair.

  • @TheCod3r
    @TheCod3r 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    A Mr. Rossmann viewer, I've subbed!

    • @TheCod3r
      @TheCod3r 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Also, you're from the UK too, fantastic 😁

    • @ukslmaclab1611
      @ukslmaclab1611  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Your More than welcome!!!

  • @Twoonele
    @Twoonele 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    damn, i'm in California. Need this done... had this flexgate issue for 3.5 years. I was only able to use the macbook for 1.5 years before it went to shit.

    • @paolacornejo4645
      @paolacornejo4645 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      same here haha do you already fix it?

  • @jaketaylor9961
    @jaketaylor9961 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just brought a 2017 MacBook Pro to try this on!
    My first ever time, wish me luck :)

  • @Accuraid
    @Accuraid 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is wonderful,
    I am wondering if I can do this repair myself

  • @nightcoder5k
    @nightcoder5k 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It would be cool if the replacement cable has a female slot where you can slide the broken end into after scraping off the shielding layer.

  • @alex_berton
    @alex_berton 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for the pinout 18:07, 18:13 🤝

  • @NikolayZhebrun
    @NikolayZhebrun 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Is it possible to repair using this approach display cable instead of backlight cable?

  • @joeljessicamalcolm8396
    @joeljessicamalcolm8396 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Any chance you know of someone who could fix mine? I'm in Victoria Australia

  • @Everth97
    @Everth97 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love for the knowledge! Fix stuff!

  • @tudorchetrari4999
    @tudorchetrari4999 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hello i have also this problem on MacBook and i want ask what tools you use to fix your MacBook.
    You can write me what tools i need to buy for fixing my MacBook? Thanks!!!

  • @astroguyco
    @astroguyco 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video, I have the same issue with my 2018 MacBook 15 inch. At the repair shop, they said they can fix it for $350 which is quite expensive, what do you think how much they should charge for job like this? Btw I’m from US

  • @justaboutdavid
    @justaboutdavid 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Here from Louis Rossman. Commenting for the algorithm.

  • @drew3100
    @drew3100 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Showing support! Thank Louis

  • @TechRoady
    @TechRoady 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    nice work well done. please tell me how to get Flexgate wite which your using in video

  • @fullwaverecked
    @fullwaverecked 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cool channel mate! Had to sub. Cheers for Utah!

  • @BenFletcher-sd9po
    @BenFletcher-sd9po 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi how much is the cable I have 2017 with touch bar if that makes a difference. Apple want more than the thing is worth, especially as you have said it’s apples fault selling faulty goods

  • @Doyle69
    @Doyle69 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Have MBP 2016/17 15" Screens in stock at all? Thanks :)

  • @b4tch3r
    @b4tch3r 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Credits belong to Louis Rossmann. His Channel brought me here. Feeding the algorithm.
    Btw. nice job/work. ;)
    Cheers,
    Steven

  • @EekItsYouRS
    @EekItsYouRS 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Brilliant guide

  • @sunnyhere
    @sunnyhere ปีที่แล้ว

    My mac just developed the same issue. Can you please help. Thanks

  • @qwertyazerty1439
    @qwertyazerty1439 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Louis Rossmann pointed me to here

  • @rockybalboa8871
    @rockybalboa8871 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    So you decided to join Rossmann Repair group or (Mac laptop repair specialist)
    In this video we will cover the fallowing:
    -How to dress properly for work.
    -how to fallow all safety procedures.
    -How to behave during work hours and toward your coworkers.
    At the end of the video your instructor will gladly respond to any questions you may have.
    Ok let's begin

  • @sharonwalker3259
    @sharonwalker3259 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great tutorial - thank you. Suspect I might stuff it up if I tried this myself. Any suggestions for a shop in Sydney, Australia who could do this fix? TIA

    • @Gakky222
      @Gakky222 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Have you found any place mate? My mac has this issue and I'm in Sydney too

    • @sharonwalker3259
      @sharonwalker3259 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Gakky222 Not yet

  • @pr0xZen
    @pr0xZen 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Didn't you end up removing the coating on _both_ sides anyway (and that way could see alignment)? So is the folding strictly neccessary? My apologies if I missed something, watched twice but stuck outdoors in sunlight so might be missing some finer visible detail in the footage.

    • @ukslmaclab1611
      @ukslmaclab1611  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      On one side there is a layer of black coating covering the copper tracks and on the otherside there is a black coating covering a see though flexible sheet. You cant really scrape through this sheet and even if you did the strength in the cable would be lost.

    • @pr0xZen
      @pr0xZen 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@ukslmaclab1611 Aaah! Your information here together with now having watched it in more favorable surroundings, this explains why I didn't pick up on "the deal" before.
      So that transparent sheet layer is basically the structural substrate, 8that the otherwise quite fragile flex cable is deposited/etched on, or fused onto?
      If so, I guess _in theory_ you could scrape through a section/band of the old cable, not at the cut end but for a rough example, starting 5mm "in" from the cut. Then scrape through that plastic substrate on the new donor at its cut end, solder, then add your adhesive between the two cable sections, at that remaining 5mm where both are fully intact and now overlap. That part of the new bit of cable would be quite fragile right at the solder joint area, but it's sandwiched onto the other cable section that still retains its substrate intact. And like the way you did it in the video, the solder joints themselves wouldn't be what mechanically anchors the two cable pieces together.
      I'm kinda sh*t at explaining my thoughts without visuals, but hopefully you get what I'm trying to "illustrate" in words. I'm probably forgetting or missing something, so if you would care to share your thoughts on this idea, I woul would appreciate that very much.
      Edit: Made a (VERY) rough sketch:
      imgur.com/a/7e9Eh8i

    • @ukslmaclab1611
      @ukslmaclab1611  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      No understand what you mean, so that the cable is the right way from the beginning and the cables are joined back to front. That could work if you could get through the substrate layer without damaging the copper tracks. They are quite delicate and without the substrate that they are fused/mounted to I imagine they would move all over the place making it difficult to line up.
      I will try it next time though!

    • @pr0xZen
      @pr0xZen 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ukslmaclab1611 If you have access to volume, U guess a little bit experimentation is possible. I aready see a potential weak point in my idea here (beyond it being more work and more risk, digging through that substrate). Which is, we kinda need to use superglue or epoxy to anchor the cables together with that method. Because flex is ok, but if we use a flexible adhesive or tape between them, and the force is pulling rather than bend/flex, then it would still be pulling directly on the solder joints. Now with the tracks _very_ fragile. This because with my idea, we no longer have that little "give" to work with, that the fold-and-loop-back in the cable in your method affords us.

  • @reactor8502
    @reactor8502 ปีที่แล้ว

    What is a soldering tip that you use at 16:10?

  • @Josecannoli1209
    @Josecannoli1209 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Bump

  • @Leks_is
    @Leks_is 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi. What cable need to be welded if back light cable looks good, image cable looks good? Is it possible to check some how what cable is broken?

    • @ukslmaclab1611
      @ukslmaclab1611  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Do you have any more information about the fault that you are experiencing? Thanks.

    • @Leks_is
      @Leks_is 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      horizontal tiny and vertical big stripes. When i close to like 30 degree top case, big vertical lines was missing, tiny horizontal pink-green lines not. I clean crumbs near flex lcd cable, and it help to solve problem with big vertical lines, but not solve the problem with horizontal lines. I make a video th-cam.com/video/lYg-6R1a7tc/w-d-xo.html
      Thanks.

  • @puneethreddy8574
    @puneethreddy8574 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    What is the liquid that you put on the flex cable while soldering it?

    • @ukslmaclab1611
      @ukslmaclab1611  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hi That is Flux which helps solder flow and stops it oxidation.

  • @aminabellalvaradoaguero9190
    @aminabellalvaradoaguero9190 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    How much is this repair as I would like to get 2 2017 macs repaired.

    • @ukslmaclab1611
      @ukslmaclab1611  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi, I can do you a deal for 2 x can you email me at sales@uksl-ltd.com and we can discuss it. Thanks, Matt!

  • @paolacornejo4645
    @paolacornejo4645 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do you know somebody to fix my mac in Los Angeles, California?

    • @ukslmaclab1611
      @ukslmaclab1611  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Please try
      Macktechs LLC
      4329 Main Street
      Philadelphia PA 19127
      www.macktechs.com
      sales@macktechs.com
      215-914-5775

  • @sambamoorthyn4290
    @sambamoorthyn4290 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    How much do you charge to do this work? My A1707 has this issue and am told to replace the LCD screen that costs a fortune. Appreciate your response. Can you repair this and send it back by courier - am in India

    • @ukslmaclab1611
      @ukslmaclab1611  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      We charge £229 inc VAT. I know techs in India who can do it do you want me to ask around?

    • @sambamoorthyn4290
      @sambamoorthyn4290 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ukslmaclab1611 Please do. If you can give me contacts in India who does this work, that will be great. Appreciate your help

    • @ukslmaclab1611
      @ukslmaclab1611  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@sambamoorthyn4290 Shafik does it, can you email me sales@uksl-ltd.com and I will pass you his Whatsapp.

    • @sambamoorthyn4290
      @sambamoorthyn4290 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ukslmaclab1611 I have sent you a mail. Please check and respond

  • @dozer3281
    @dozer3281 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    thank you so much, i tryed to fix a 15" but, now after 4 cables, i have all time the same result, display working but seems every 2. led only lightning.
    now i got another 15" from another client, bute again, already replaced the 3. cable but all times i got the 2.led effect? what i do wrong? , please help, with a known good display all is working good.

  • @nanog9289
    @nanog9289 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome work!

  • @jlesko1063
    @jlesko1063 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    my permanent solution is to never buy an apple product, sorry to not have business for you. best of luck.

  • @themusiclab2621
    @themusiclab2621 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Where can I get this cable from?

    • @moumoumusic
      @moumoumusic 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah let me know if any of you guys know it please just drop a link below would be really helpful thanks

    • @danbremen
      @danbremen 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      es.aliexpress.com/item/4000074676366.html I got it here

    • @moumoumusic
      @moumoumusic 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@danbremen thnx

  • @ruslankordik8224
    @ruslankordik8224 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have MacBook Pro 2016 13 inches A1708 model with Flexgate issue and Apple refused to repair it saying that this serial number is not covered by the extended warranty lol

    • @ukslmaclab1611
      @ukslmaclab1611  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thats crap! Is it out of the extended repair time then? Where are you located?

    • @ruslankordik8224
      @ruslankordik8224 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ukslmaclab1611 I’m located in Ukraine. Maybe a half year ago I approached official representative store of Apple here and they said they my serial number is just not on the list of extended warranty 💁‍♂️😭
      I found a guy here who might fix it using your video, sending laptop to UK from Ukraine is not a cheap deal or there are cheap ways?

  • @uncommonsense5876
    @uncommonsense5876 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I quit buying Apple laptops 10yrs ago, and nothing but Acer laptops since. Have now over 34,000 hrs across 4 Acer laptops in 10yrs (since quitting apple) and not one problem with Acers. Not even one.

    • @ukslmaclab1611
      @ukslmaclab1611  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      10 Years ago Acers were fairly OK. Newer models were one of the worst models for us when we fixed Windows laptops. Our most common fix was pulling out the plastic hinge mounts which always break and using steel mounts screwed through to the base. We then bolted the hinges to them.
      We also got Packard Bells and eMachines models with the same fault and guess what they were designed and made by Acer too. It was the same model underneath just a different logo and looked a bit different.
      If you use it on a desk open all the time I can see an Acer lasting a while.
      The only Windows models I can think that were good were the business models: Lenovo ThinkPads, Dell Latitudes and HP EliteBooks. We sold thousands and were built like tanks.
      We even offered a service called 'Retail Rescue' and when someones 6 month old Acer failed and Argos wouldn't help we would remove the HDD and RAM and fit it into a barebones HP EliteBook 8470p for example and put a 12 Month warranty on it.
      We are comparing 2 different things though here and Im not sure they they can be compared, one is a plastic £250-£400 Windows laptop and the other is a £1200-£2000 MacBook. No excuses for this terrible design fault by Apple though.

  • @maverikk521
    @maverikk521 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You could just go to apple and scream consumer law. It's surprising what you can get repaired.

  • @ammarabed95
    @ammarabed95 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Flexgate fix will cause Flexgate ):

    • @ukslmaclab1611
      @ukslmaclab1611  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      What do you mean?

    • @ammarabed95
      @ammarabed95 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ukslmaclab1611 I mean when you flex display bus backward will eventually cause Flexgate too.

    • @ukslmaclab1611
      @ukslmaclab1611  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ammarabed95 Its bent back once and is then glued down so there is no movement. Flexgate is caused by the stretching and flexing of the cable backwards and forwards at a tight angle.

  • @karlrytter7738
    @karlrytter7738 3 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    Here from Louis Rossmann, nice job on the fix and thanks for sharing it.

    • @ukslmaclab1611
      @ukslmaclab1611  3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Thanks Karl, glad to help people with this issue

  • @benjen5518
    @benjen5518 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I am so mad at apple right now, my first time of owning MacBook and this 😡😡😡. It's so stupid to design a hinge of a machine that will ultimately play a critical role in someone's professional life😡😡

  • @graamd
    @graamd 3 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    Here from Louis Rossman. This means little to me, but I am sure it means a lot to you and him. Commenting for the algorithm.

    • @ukslmaclab1611
      @ukslmaclab1611  3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Thank You!

    • @TEAkdamar
      @TEAkdamar 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ukslmaclab1611 Which Rossmann video is it?

    • @alexandermaxx
      @alexandermaxx 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TEAkdamar I know this reply might be a bit late but the video is titled "Apple can't handle the truth, so they delete & bury it."

    • @niqo2060
      @niqo2060 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Does anyone know if you have to screw all the screws back to see of it worked?

  • @TheKnobCalledTone.
    @TheKnobCalledTone. 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    I'm not even a Mac owner, but Louis Rossmann sent me here. Thought I'd leave a comment to help your video with the algorithm.

  • @mikep6726
    @mikep6726 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Louis Rossmann sent me here. It's great to see here in the UK that people such as yourself are using innovative solutions to a problem Apple shouldn't have had, let alone not address. Keep up the good work and I wish you continued success!

  • @evannibbe9375
    @evannibbe9375 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I too am here from Louis Rossmann. If only I could just replace my 2015 MacBook Air’s CPU with one of those 8 core Xeon processors and 64 GB Ram.

    • @ukslmaclab1611
      @ukslmaclab1611  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Haha imagine the 20 minute battery life 🤣

  • @applepietech
    @applepietech 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Excellent tutorial, Matt! Was looking forward to it. Neat professional job. Never done one of those yet though, I usually get things escalated to the Senior advisers and they get 2017 models replaced for me as well LOL. With my old trusty Hakko FM-202 I would probably leave a little exposed edge with solder so I can run the tip on the actual solder oppose to the top of the cable to avoid any cold joints but with JBC Nase and it's variety of pencils it should not be a problem I suppose. I am preparing myself to drop some cash on the JBC though, it's been a challenge running 0.009mm jumpers on iPhones with my hakko, I think I overgrew it :)

    • @ukslmaclab1611
      @ukslmaclab1611  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thanks mate, Yes the NASE-2 is an amazing bit of kit and is saving me alot of time and frustration soldering. Thats a good idea about leaving a bit of the track exposed at the end and you can manually solder each track to be sure. Because there is such a large surface area solering 2 large area of tracks together I dont think cold joints will be an issue here.

    • @akrenramrek
      @akrenramrek 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      how did you get a senior advisor to replace a 2017? I keep getting shut down

    • @applepietech
      @applepietech 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@akrenramrek I was able to get it done in the past but lately they have been turning those down actually

    • @akrenramrek
      @akrenramrek 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@applepietech damn. Thanks for answering I wonder why they stopped

    • @applepietech
      @applepietech 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@akrenramrek They were doing it as courtesy basically, had to be approved by the Senior adviser after some arguing. It was never a simple straight forward process. It might work now too but You have to be persistent. Requesting repair as the end customer vs repair shop might help also.

  • @OscarC4C4
    @OscarC4C4 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Let’s see if we can give this video even more attention. Really nice that you share your knowledge!

  • @DutchStar
    @DutchStar 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    So Apple sucks?

  • @xenicmark
    @xenicmark 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Just came here to say thank you. I've always wanted a Mac but couldn't justify the price. A friend of mine sold me his A1708 for $150 because it had the flexgate issue. I followed your tutorial and managed to fix it.
    I've never really soldered anything let alone a Mac. I'm so excited I keep thinking I might wake up.

    • @ukslmaclab1611
      @ukslmaclab1611  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wow well done, Ive seen alot of people try and fail recently (I have to sort it out in the end :)

    • @xenicmark
      @xenicmark 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@ukslmaclab1611 I did like three weeks of preparation while all the tools I ordered shipped to me. Watched this video like a million times. Watched Louis's videos on soldering. Learned to use a multi meter.
      But I will say, nothing prepared me for how small that ribbon actually is. That thing is tiny. I had no microscope so I used my one plus 7t camera as the microscope. The camera placement made it hard to really see anything so I eyeballed it. Everything looked so messy I was so sure I'd made a mess of things.
      Decided to put it all back together and accepted that I might need to order a new screen and when I turned it on, it freaking worked. Again can't tell you how excited I am.

    • @ukslmaclab1611
      @ukslmaclab1611  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@xenicmark Great! Imagine what you could do with a microscope :D. I think the hardest thing is stripping the coating off the cables without damaging the tracks.

    • @danield6079
      @danield6079 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You did it with out a microscope? that's awesome tellme how. :) i'm having some issues as well but i think is more likely the dustgate cabe (the larger cable)

    • @xenicmark
      @xenicmark 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@danield6079 I cannot tell you how I succeeded. I was an amateur and my hands shake like crazy.
      I used my phone in macro mode as a microscope. I assume you can achieve similar results by just zooming in if you have a good phone camera.
      The trick is in properly stripping the ribbons. That requires so much patience. Took me like 4 hours because I was being super careful not to damage the wires. I only had one ribbon and a replacement would take weeks to arrive. So take you time.
      If you do this part properly, the rest of the video should be easy to follow. Make sure to use a good quality soldering gun, wire and flux.
      There's a 90% chance you will mess it up though. So if you can find a repair shop, I'd recommend that.
      Also the display ribbon is pretty forgiving. I've seen people just solder all the wires together and get it working. (Usually with loss of brightness control) I'm not sure about other ribbons though.
      I had that MacBook for about a year after that with no problems until I traded it in for an upgrade. Still works I think because I left the dude I swapped it with my number in case the problem came up again and he's never said anything.

  • @ShanoLores
    @ShanoLores 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you very much for sharing the repair! The truth is that it shows a lot of quality in your procedure. You are wonderful.
    My 15" Macbook Pro (A1707) has been glitching for a while (like interferences) and now when I past 30 degrees open it just shows a white screen with lots of vertical thin lines (like a barcode). Is this also a Flexgate problem and is it repaired the same way on the same cable? I have seen other shorter cables for my model than the backlite ones and I am not sure if the procedure is the same. Thanks in advance folks!

  • @--_DJ_--
    @--_DJ_-- 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I am amazed you can do that and not have the solder bleed onto the trace beside it every time. Louis Rossmann was right, very nice work.

    • @ukslmaclab1611
      @ukslmaclab1611  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Im still learning myself and Yes you can get away with much less solder, in fact all you really need to do is lightly tin the tracks so that thet change colour! Always check for shorts still though.

  • @buuummmmm
    @buuummmmm 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Which soldering tip at what temperature do you use? I can't melt the plastic properly with my ersa 0832ed tip :(

  • @szymoncembrzynski8117
    @szymoncembrzynski8117 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hello, I'm planning to have an ''operation'' on my MacBook and unfortunately I don't know what thickness of copper wire to buy? I found 0.1 or 0.02 mm on the Internet, will it be one or the other?

  • @MiloselectronicBlog
    @MiloselectronicBlog 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Does the jumper solution with UV Mask Break after some time? For ne the jumper solution seems Like the netter fix. Am I wrong with that opinion? And why?

  • @Richard-sk3vh
    @Richard-sk3vh 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What
    About
    The
    Other
    Cable?!
    I haven't seen a single mention of it in any flexgate repair video, for a good reason 😅

  • @markshah437
    @markshah437 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Nice solution Matt and great video. Haven't checked yet but presumably the cables are available to buy on eBay?

    • @ukslmaclab1611
      @ukslmaclab1611  3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Hi Mark, thanks. I get the cables from AliExpress, there is a supplier that sells them in batches of 10.

    • @qfxhacks
      @qfxhacks 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@ukslmaclab1611 can you share a link please?

    • @ukslmaclab1611
      @ukslmaclab1611  3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      £37.07 | 10 Sets For Macbook Pro 13'' 15'' A1707 A1706 A1708 LCD Front Camera Backlight Cable Set 821-01270-01 821-00602-03
      a.aliexpress.com/_mrV6NX1
      These are the ones I used in the video. You buy them in batches of 10. They should be on eBay too.

  • @lukatomko
    @lukatomko 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Is it worth buying a macbook pro 13" 2017 with this flexgate issue then repairing it?

  • @takeover4726
    @takeover4726 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    apple refused to fix my a1708 even though they diagnosed it with flex gate

  • @ramz1455
    @ramz1455 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Louis Rossman team!

  • @izzzzzz6
    @izzzzzz6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    not the 1st time i've seen this done this way but always good to get another look before attempting.

  • @heinzkup
    @heinzkup 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    At the first time I made this repair, i thought let's face the solder joints together with a longer flex, but then I was thinking about this huge 180° turn and this could be a problem. So I just face them normally , made some solder bridges and stiched them together with wires. 4mm loner cable and now I need to wait and test. Thank you for your video and effort to make this public!

  • @niqo2060
    @niqo2060 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Does anyone know if you have to screw all the screws back to see of it worked?

  • @moumoumusic
    @moumoumusic 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    @UKSL MacLab :
    Has a same issue with my one, got my 13” 2017 with Touch Bar, it perfectly works but when I reached the about 40-50 degrees it freezes and gets line on the screen in a bottom of the screen actually. The strange thing is when I close down and gets back to around 30 degrees it works perfectly again.. I managed the work with no lines and freezes, it took a 2 days and the way I did is open it up very very gently very slow and carefully. I’m sure it is fixable somehow.

    • @ukslmaclab1611
      @ukslmaclab1611  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Greenfish, unfortunately that doesn't sound like Flexgate which only affects the LED Backlight and WebCam cables. The backlight is only the device that lights up the screen and doesnt affect the picture ie Lines, Bands, Ghosting, Colour Hues etc. This is more a break in the LCD Cable and unfortunately cant be replaced with this method and so a replacement screen assembly is required. Thanks, Matt!

    • @moumoumusic
      @moumoumusic 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ukslmaclab1611 Thanks! So is more likely the LCD flex cable which is probably fixable but a completely different process. I’ll have a look again under the microscope to see is there any dent or bend or something in a LCD flex. I’m sure it won’t need to change the whole screen itself, I’ve seen a few footage how to change the LCD layer by layer looks really difficult, maybe there is a way or method to fix just the LCD flex actually just the part of the flex which is broken. Thanks anyway:) great video

    • @TEAkdamar
      @TEAkdamar 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ukslmaclab1611 Why can't this same method be applied to the LCD side cable? Is it not the same ribbon style cable but mirrored? I'm genuinely curious as I face the exact same issue

  • @Slampty
    @Slampty ปีที่แล้ว

    What is the name of the cable I need for an A1707 model? Thanks

  • @sandysk8
    @sandysk8 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What tools and products do I need to do this? please

  • @firstnamelastname6520
    @firstnamelastname6520 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Algorithm things. Much love.

  • @Ekman02
    @Ekman02 หลายเดือนก่อน

    where can I order the cable?

  • @magdigerges8781
    @magdigerges8781 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    how easy to remove the coating

  • @corvettebob96
    @corvettebob96 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Phuket My Mac video sent me here. Both videos are well done. I don't own any Apple products. Never heard of Louis Rossmann. Just kidding, Louis is a nice guy but he didn't send me here. Excellent splice technique. I may try to imitate the splice on other ribbon cables.

  • @quartzofcourse
    @quartzofcourse 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice work! Needs more flux!

    • @MrPnew1
      @MrPnew1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Amtech flunkie :) Of course it does

  • @inwerp
    @inwerp 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well, im not sure it could be called "permanent solution". Newer macbooks got problem with TCON data cable which is much harder to repair once it fails. There is also camera cable with the very same issue. I've seen dozens of macbooks with stagelight + random camera malfunction in the same stage. Basically this is only a temporary solution which will last untill other cable fails and as Pinkbar flexgate (2018-2019) shows, it might happen pretty soon.

  • @Superrtrader
    @Superrtrader 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What is this Liquid ?? 14:13

    • @ukslmaclab1611
      @ukslmaclab1611  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thats Amtech NC-559-ASM flux which helps solder flow

    • @Superrtrader
      @Superrtrader 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ukslmaclab1611
      Thank you

    • @rossmanngroup
      @rossmanngroup 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      He means NC-559-V2-TF.
      :p

    • @MrPnew1
      @MrPnew1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@rossmanngroup can you link your video where you recommended Matt's repair please Louis

    • @Superrtrader
      @Superrtrader 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@rossmanngroup
      Thank you 🙏🏻

  • @BGNGAMES
    @BGNGAMES 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is happening with 1 of our 3 MacBook Pros. I've had it for years but the problem just started. Going to request Apple fix this for free or done with Apple altogether.

  • @ac3y_441
    @ac3y_441 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    its funny cause my mac goes black when it's turned less than 90,
    and it works only when its more than 90, lol

  • @MaryJane4and20th
    @MaryJane4and20th 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    excellent information please re-record with better camera angles please. can barely tell what im looking at but i think i got it

  • @thucuoi6755
    @thucuoi6755 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can i use this solution for my broken webcam flex cable? @UKSL MacLab

  • @qaiserorama
    @qaiserorama 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am based in Pakistan. Do you remotely know anyone who does this kind of work over here?

  • @mariuszgierczyk6878
    @mariuszgierczyk6878 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    which cable need to be fix when you have pink stripes on screen in A2159?

  • @jurajfarsky4022
    @jurajfarsky4022 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is it safe to use this heating proces to scrap the top layer of the cable in order to expose the traces ?

  • @sachin2842
    @sachin2842 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    mine 2018 has horizontal lines will never buy from apple

  • @nickfirst7249
    @nickfirst7249 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Why dont you make custom flexible pcbs ("cables")? I imagine you can order them in a quantity from some manufacturer and than sell

  • @ofertiberin4631
    @ofertiberin4631 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much for this helpful, important & informative video!
    Any chance you know someone in Israel that can do the repair?

  • @w.alexm.8638
    @w.alexm.8638 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    wow this is so great. to bad im too scared to actually try it

  • @augustshearer299
    @augustshearer299 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Does this repair works for my macbook pro 2018 13' touchbar? My screen is showing pink vertical lines (I have on my video) . Apple is charging me 800$ and i only have the laptop for 1 and half yesr only. im so mad.

    • @ukslmaclab1611
      @ukslmaclab1611  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi, no sorry this isn't flexgate. Its a common fault though that we are trying to find a solution to. At the moment the only solution is to change the LCD or entire display assembly.

  • @Gakky222
    @Gakky222 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    anyone doing this in Sydney?

  • @mihow888
    @mihow888 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You guys are awesome for sharing this. A much more sustainable repair than having the whole screen\top replaced. Shame on Apple!

  • @system1007
    @system1007 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What if at some point you decide to install a new screen instead of the mod? how do you still connect it to the mainboard if you soldered the flex directly into it?

    • @ukslmaclab1611
      @ukslmaclab1611  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      The New flex is soldered to the old flex not to the logic board connector. It looks factory standard and the screen can be changed as usual.

  • @siticotijah8976
    @siticotijah8976 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This happened to mine 2017 version 😭

  • @gmorb666
    @gmorb666 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great tutorial lucky me i have a lot of cracked screens stashed away. I was able to salvage a cable from one of those for a short notice repair. Working great so far!

  • @stevenherrera532
    @stevenherrera532 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The best procedure! Thanks a lot sir!

  • @danbremen
    @danbremen 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Where can I buy the replacement flex cable? I was going to proceed with the jumper solution but this one seems better. I was not able to find the spare though

    • @ukslmaclab1611
      @ukslmaclab1611  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Dan, they are available on Aliexpress and quite cheap.

    • @danbremen
      @danbremen 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@ukslmaclab1611 Thanks I have already bought it and today I managed to apply this fix succesfully 😊

  • @sector1minos1
    @sector1minos1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have a MacBook Pro Touch Bar 2016 13 inch, suddenly my screen start showing a black bar in the middle, i think my screen is fine because the black bar disappear when I’m near to close the MacBook, I think is the flex. I’m not a electrician so I don’t if can fix my screen or I need to buy an entire screen to switch.

    • @ukslmaclab1611
      @ukslmaclab1611  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      This isn't flexgate but its caused by dirty and grit getting trapped down into the screen flex cables at the bottom of the screen. They puncture through and stretch the copper tracks cracking them. These can sometimes be fixed though. Are you in the UK?

    • @sector1minos1
      @sector1minos1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I’m too far from UK, I’m from Colombia but I’m trying to fix my MacBook, maybe if I dissemble the screen I can clean the flex and find a solution, I don’t want to buy a new screen because is a bit expensive

  • @davidmohamed89
    @davidmohamed89 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

  • @masterzoka4399
    @masterzoka4399 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Колхоз

  • @therealist2000
    @therealist2000 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi, do you know of any Apple tech in the SE London area?

    • @ukslmaclab1611
      @ukslmaclab1611  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Yes My other workshop is Refined Logic in West Sussex much closer to you. I also offer Flexgate while you wait. www.refinedlogic.co.uk