Macbook 13" Repair - LCD Display Screen Replacement Removal Disassembly

[iMatthew007]

Hi I stepped on the apple side of my MacBook and as soon as I felt it on my foot I jumped off. I made a line in my LCD but its not cracked. Can it be fixed easy or how much if I send it to you.

[PowerbookMedic]

@iMatthew007 - You'll likely need to replace the display. Give us a call at 1-866-726-3342, option 2.

[MatLabPoop]

@PowerbookMedic I have a screen that has only 1 of the three colors, can you tell me what's gone wrong? If it helps at all the one color that is showing is blue... the backlight is functional. In addition the hinge has been broken for a fair while and after the hinge broke the screen started losing its colors...

[PowerbookMedic]

@MatLabPoop - Color issues are usually related to a damaged LVDS cable. It could also be the LCD, but if your hinge broke it is likely that it also damaged your LVDS cable.

[MatLabPoop]

@PowerbookMedic is there any way of fixing that?

[PowerbookMedic]

@MatLabPoop - You'll have to replace the LVDS cable to fix the issue if it is damaged.

[MatLabPoop]

@PowerbookMedic Can you refer me to a retailer, and would you recommend doing the repair on my own or submitting it to a professional?

[PowerbookMedic]

@MatLabPoop - We perform the repairs. You can give us a call at 1-866-726-3342, option 2.

[anyamunya]

So my backlight has been off for a while, i can still see prrfectly through it with bright light, and i did some research. I think its either the bulb or the inverter. I brought my Mac to a Mac repair store, they diagnosed the problem, and apparently the LCD is causing it. But I'm pretty sure my LCD is fine. I think theyre just saying that so they would replace the whole thing, which will cost more.. What do u think? Thanks for your help.

[PowerbookMedic]

@anyamunya - It is usually the LCD or the inverter cable. Unfortunately it could also be either the inverter board or the logic board. The only way to diagnose properly is to replace the components to determine which has gone bad.

[kikicouture10]

Hey, I need to replace my screen I was wondering how do I measure my screen to find out the measurements do I measure the plastic or just the visible screen?

[PowerbookMedic]

@kikicouture10 - You only measure the diagonal of the screen itself.

[THEDKG11]

thanks for the video.

i want to buy an lcd screen.

any advice on how to ensure the correct spec match?

I'm concerned I am going to end up spending money on the wrong LCD!

[PowerbookMedic]

@THEDKG11 - Call us at 1-866-726-3342 and we'll make sure you get the right one.

[goldenflare]

hey, my backlight has completely gone. (well actually it flickers on/off) all the time. Is this part of the LCD? Will i be able to fix this if i just replace the LCD?

thanks a lot

[PowerbookMedic]

@goldenflare - Usually that issue will be your inverter board or inverter cable. I'd start by replacing both of those components. It's possible it's the LCD, but to a lesser degree.

[goldenflare]

@PowerbookMedic Thankyou so much. You were right - I opened up my mac and I'm pretty sure it was just a loose cable - I pushed them all firmly in and since then it seems to work with no flickering. Thankyou!

[Circadians]

I change the display of my macbook pro 13".

But now when I turn it on the colors are not natural, it appears to have a violet filter... (hard to explain it) but looks like warm colors, like red tint or something.

I already change the display filters and options... but nothing helps.

Anyone can help ???

[PowerbookMedic]

@Circadians - Your LVDS cable is likely not seated in the connector properly.

[jcmartinez1990]

can anyone tell me how much will it roughly cost me to replace my screen on my macbook pro 13 inch?

[PowerbookMedic]

@jcmartinez1990 - We sell the LCD for $119.95 at our website. Labor to install is $95 which includes free shipping to our location. So a total of $214.95.

[Reeferz4129]

Boy i am going to enjoy removing the 768 screws on my LCD monitor.

[SlackintoshHD]

i hate working on customers' Apple products. genius engineering, but not meant to be taken apart (easily...).

[gcretman11]

My macbook 13 inch screen has lines running across it. If I press on the lower right hand side of the bezel the lines disappear. What might this be?

[PowerbookMedic]

@gcretman11 - Most likely the problem is the LCD. It could also be the LVDS cable.

[sbrien31]

How much does it normally cost to fix a macbook screen with water damage? Is it expensive.

[PowerbookMedic]

@sbrien31 - Usually LCDs themselves don't get liquid damage, but the other components get the liquid damage and cause the LCD not to function. What exactly the is problem you are experiencing with your screen?

[MrSpreadem]

how do you remove the top part of the computer?!?!? its never explained

[PowerbookMedic]

@MrSpreadem - You can see our other videos. We have the complete disassembly in stages.

[tonchebe]

Hi Guys I broke my macbook screen in aconcert ... My question is , How I can know whitch screen I should bay ? thanks in advance

[PowerbookMedic]

@tonchebe - You can call us at 1-866-726-3342, option 1, and we can assist you in ordering the correct part.

[jcmartinez1990]

@Powerbook how much will it roughly cost me to replace my screen on my macbook pro 13 inch?

[PowerbookMedic]

@jcmartinez1990 - On the unibody models, the LCD is $129.95 and labor to install is $95. You can call us at 1-866-726-3342.

[WakkoXtreme]

I wanna remove the magnets that are breaking my key board . the magnets are on top of the screan , next to the web-cam . how do I get to them ??

[PowerbookMedic]

@WakkoXtreme - Remove the front bezel (requires almost no effort) Then you'll have access to the magnets.

[WakkoXtreme]

@PowerbookMedic my keyboard broke ones cause of the magnets so thanks bro , you save me a trip to the Apple store + a day or two of waiting for them to install a new keyboard ... again = D.

awesome vid, you are most kind for making it !

[mindstorm95]

Does this work for an 2005 black macbook

[PowerbookMedic]

@mindstorm95 - Yes it does.

[TheYayo101]

what happens if i rip out the two wires around the harness, the grey one and the black one, and if its important , and if it is what can i do to fix it ?????

[PowerbookMedic]

@TheYayo101 - I'm pretty sure you are referring to the wireless cables. Without them your wireless signal will be weak. To fix them you need to replace them.

[vitormangraviti]

@PowerbookMedic Hi mate. Just a question. Do I need to remove the lid from the rest of the case before removing the screen or can I pop the frame without removing the whole lid? It's the first time I'm dealing with a Mac. Your help will be appreciated.

[PowerbookMedic]

@vitormangraviti - You can do it without removing the Display from the base, but it is a little trickier. If you've never done it before, you're better off removing it from the base. 

[donbuddy333]

@PowerbookMedic - At a further look and attempt I realize the blue screen light initially comes on bright, then fades to black. Does that symptom point to a specific problem from your experience? And by the inverter cable do you mean the cable coming from the new LCD screen? Thanks for the info.

[PowerbookMedic]

@donbuddy333 - That could actually be a defective LCD or an LVDS cable that isn't properly connected. There are a few inverter cables. One is from the LCD to the inverter board, and the other is from the inverter board to the logic board.

[donbuddy333]

Please help. I followed all instructions and now my new screen as well as my old screen is black with just the faintest light of the apple visible. I tried reconnecting the new screen five times or more. Can you tell me what to do next?

[PowerbookMedic]

@donbuddy333 - That's going to be an inverter cable or board issue. Check all your inverter connections as that is what provides backlight to the LCD.

[jax9999]

I want to replace my screen wiht a touchscreen, what one would i have to buy/

[AMCoromandel]

MY screen keeps fading into a dark grey picture then comes right when i have to hold it with my hand on the side, most times its fine but lately its been doing more then often what do i need for this?

i think its like this cause my daughter had dropped our big phone on top while closed but still on! please help!!

[tommydlb]

Great video, really easy to follow thanks.

So to replace the LCD screen with another new one do you simply re-connect the cables to the new LCD and will it run as normal. where do I get a 13" screen from aswel, I have been able to find 13.3" ones is that the same thing?

Thanks

[PowerbookMedic]

@tommydlb - Yes, you just reconnect the cables and you're good to go. Replacement screens are available from our website.

[softdev1]

my wife's screen can only open 45 degrees, go beyond that and it turns black, move it back and the screen comes on again. apparently this is a common problem. Do you know what part I need to fix this?

[PowerbookMedic]

@softdev1 - You likely need to replace the inverter cable. The inverter cable and inverter board control the backlight to the display. If the backlight works at certain angles, it indicates the inverter board is likely fine and that the inverter cable is failing or getting pinched.

[softdev1]

@PowerbookMedic Is that a simple remove the screen plug in a new cable or is that the unscrew 4,000 screws all around and from the battery compartment, then remove the keyboard and 20 other pieces?

[LBGDanni]

soooo lets say i step on the screen and it crack, how much so u think it would cost for a replacement

[PowerbookMedic]

@LBGDanni - $128.95. They're available from our website or by calling us at 1-866-726-3342.

[kingsalasi]

iv bought a unibody screen for my 13.3 mac will this work, the white mac and the unibody are almost identical, any one know anything?

[TechTalkTips]

the bezel on my macbook is cracked at the top, is it possible to remove the bezel without removing the lcd from the bottom pan?

any response is greatly appreciated

[PowerbookMedic]

@TechTalkTips - The bezel will come off without removing anything else.

[therrera89]

question on the back of my lcd i had a notice saying DO NOT TOUCH TRANSPARENT PAPER WHY IS THAT? just curious

[anthony27sanjose]

how to fix the lcd coz it has no display,lps help,

[jandt4ever07]

How much would it cost to replace the inverter board and also buy one from your company? And how long does it take as well? Thank you!

[PowerbookMedic]

@jandt4ever07 - The inverter board is $49.95. Labor is $95, so the total repair would be $144.95 with free shipping. You can call us at 1-866-726-3342.

[antgili]

in addition to my previous comment how much would the purchase of the actual screen and the repair wind up costing?

[antgili]

Apple is going to charge me almost 800 USD to do the repair and i am not good with his kind of repairing. Does powerbook medic allow you to purchase the LCD screen along with paying your company to repair it for me?

[PowerbookMedic]

@antgili - We sell the parts and have a send in service as well. If we do the repair, total cost is $213.95 with free shipping. You can call us at 1-866-726-3342.

[toronto1234]

Is it possible to remove the isight camera without removing the screen entirely?

[PowerbookMedic]

@toronto1234 - You can disconnect it and remove it without taking it off the base. To remove the cable though, you'd have to take it off the base.

[shawnstar86]

tooo much fuckin work......let apple do it...

[FixedHDD]

Thanks for the video! It will help me a lot when i will get my Macbook with stuck inverterboard.

But.... How is the music called that starts from 3:50?

[kai199191]

to remove the whole LCD display assembly( including the top plastic shell), what do I have to remove from the main case? do I have to remove the CD drive to get to the LCD assembly's latch?

[PowerbookMedic]

@kai199191 - Please view out other videos for the procedure. We have the whole disassembly broken out in different videos.

[bereft560]

lol, i am not trying this because i know i would mess up somewhere. is there anyone who would do the procedure for me?

[PowerbookMedic]

@bereft560 - Our company provides send in repair services as well.

[kai199191]

when would you have to replace the inverter board?

[PowerbookMedic]

If your backlight is out but you can still make out images on the screen...

[dusty2400]

PBM, is the screen in the video from Model no. A1181?

[PowerbookMedic]

Yes it is.

[PowerbookMedic]

The screen is available from our website. Yes, it's cheaper than Apple.

[nobeadm]

where did you purchase the extra screen from? is it any cheaper than getting it replaced at apple?

[PowerbookMedic]

Check the connections to your inverter cable as the backlight on the LCD is controlled by the inverter cable / inverter board.

[joegrafter]

i just tryed to replace my 13.3 macbook screen but now when i turn it on i get the light at the front for 3 sec's then it turns off? ive replased the old cracked screen but it still won't boot. any help?

[PowerbookMedic]

That means that your inverter cable is not properly connected or that there is a problem with your inverter board.

[johnmatx]

I changed out a screen on a powerbook 17" and the screen works but it's very dark. I can barely see the log in?

[PowerbookMedic]

Without a drive it's hard to know what else failed on the machine. If the unit boots up to a blinking icon, then it means it is just looking for a hard drive, and likely everything else is fine..

[gootoe999]

my hard drive is dead, so I'm wondering what is the signs are that my computer is working.

just checking if its worth getting a new hard drive

[PowerbookMedic]

It isn't possible for you to change a 13" screen with a 15" one.

[PowerbookMedic]

The tool is available from our website. Check out out profile or the video for the URL.

[aznfire5]

Hello, I have a question that I really want answered.

Is it possible for me to replace a 13.3 inch macbook pro display with a 15.4 inch?

[hellotecc]

Hello,

Where can i find the tool that removel the Bezel? Thanks guy

[twok4]

I just attempted to replace my screen. One problem I have is that I took one from a white macbook and put it into a black macbook. The two diverter cables on the white one are pink and yellow and the ones on the black macbook is black and grey, I do not know which ones are which. Also my back light is not working and i know for a fact it is not the inverter. I did disconnect all of the cables from the housing around the screen. Which wires do what maybe this will help me out.

[PowerbookMedic]

These are available from our website with a one year warranty.

[PowerbookMedic]

Yes you can. The connectors are the same. We also sell replacement screens at our online store.

[Pimpsme]

Hi!

can i replace my 13.3" macbook 2.1ghz early 2008 'display with a 13.3" macbook 1.83ghz 2006 model lcd display? are the connectors the same?

[PowerbookMedic]

Yes, on the Macbook 13" the sleep magnet is located on the left hand side of the machine.

[milagromac]

on my macbok 17 the sleep magnet is located

on the right hand side

is it on the opposite side on the 13"

art

[PowerbookMedic]

You may not have plugged the inverter cable in properly into the inverter board. I'd recommend contacting our support department, and they'll be able to assist you further.

[delgadkd]

I recently bought the LCD screen from your website and followed the instructions from this video to replace it. Everything seemed fine but the screen will not turn on at all..what did I do wrong?

[PowerbookMedic]

You can do it yourself or have a professional do it. It's usually cheaper to do it yourself if you are relatively handy.

[zaida830]

thx for advice i just did it and it working perfectly

[zaida830]

i sat on my macs screen and it broke can i do it my selfor should i ghet my unclee to fix it hes from geek squad

[PowerbookMedic]

The sleep magnet is located in the left hand side of the display in the display frame. It is a rectangle and is located about half way up the side.

[oO0SsS0Oo]

Hi, I have an hp tx2 touchscreen - i have a very annoying scratch that is making me crazy - I have tried a lot of scratch removal products that doesn't work - is there a way to repair that if i opened the screen - is there an outer layer that can be replaced??

[PowerbookMedic]

Check your connection from the LCD to the inverter board and from the inverter board to the logic board. If all connections are secure you might need an inverter board which is available from our online store.

[drmking16]

I need help with making this brighter it is so dim

[pabiox]

So many screws!!

[PowerbookMedic]

No, it isn't possible...for one thing they have different frames.

[kinatasss]

is it possible to mount a macbook pro 13" LED screen on a mid-2008 macbook? does it fit? does they have the same connectors?

[PowerbookMedic]

You can technically perform the repair both ways.

[mariandjohn]

Does the screen have to sperated from the laptop in order to make this switch?

Or can the LCD be clutch cover be removed while the screen is connected to the lower chasis?

[PowerbookMedic]

Our customers perform this repair themselves every day.

[ramonesacidpillsh]

I'm a satisfied customer myself actually! Saved hundreds compared to apple's repair plan. Thanks for the video. I studied it religiously before attempting my own replacement.

[sparkfatblunts]

has any one tried this them selves?

[Dojan5]

You could technically just mark the spot where the magnets were, on the LCD I mean. Atleast I think so.

[PowerbookMedic]

It's a pretty common problem. We sell the lcds and offer the repair service itself at our website. The link is in the video.

[aneka2]

Hey!!

Very nice video... i have a macbook 13" and something hit the screen and it looks there is a crack behind the screen... i was wondering if this is the repair i need to perform to my laptop... also, do you sell the replacement at your page? can you send me the link?

thank you for your help!

[PowerbookMedic]

You can buy replacement parts on our website.

[hjaeko]

will i be able to get a replacement at a mac store or something!!?

[PowerbookMedic]

That means your backlight is not working. Check the inverter cable connections.

[tuone]

i followed all your steps, but when switching on the laptop i can barely see the image. do you have any idea what it could be?

[erinobrien]

Thanks so much!!. I sure hope I don't botch my LCD replacement!

[PHONECRZY]

it look's like its dead.