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2.5 GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 processor (Turbo Boost up to 3.1 GHz) with 3 MB shared L3 cache.

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Hinge broken, is this item a fix?

My MacBook Pro 13” model number A1425 has a display that’s able to bend all the way back with the keyboard and display aligned. The display works perfectly and if I tilt the screen on a certain angle it will fall back slightly as well. I was wondering if this is what I need to fix it and if I just need one or two?

MacBook Pro Retina (2012-2015) Display LVDS Cable

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MacBook Pro Retina (2012-2015) Display LVDS Cable

$14.99

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It depends!

  • You may have a worn clutch/s (each hinge has one) in which case you’ll also need the other side.
  • Its also possible your issue is just loose screws either on the case side or the lid side.

Review this guide: MacBook Pro 13" Retina Display Late 2012 Display Assembly Replacement Here’s the Early 2013 setup MacBook Pro 13" Retina Display Early 2013 Display Assembly Replacement

For reference this is how the retina display is constructed MacBook Pro Retina Display Teardown You’ll need to remove the black clutch cover to gain access to the lid screws and if you need to replace the hinges.

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MacBook Pro Retina Display Teardown

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MacBook Pro 13" Retina Display Late 2012 Display Assembly Replacement

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20 minutes - 1 hour

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Here’s a video of the issue, both hinges are completely split down the middle and I’m being told I have to buy a completely new display which could range from 300-500 dollars...

https://vimeo.com/463615704

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@Nickuhhh - Sadly your vid shows a fair amount of damage. The hinge is clearly cracked, I'm suspecting you banged the system cracking the clutch cover and the impact did in the hinge. Its also possible your display and other elements within the lid got damaged as well.

So the bottom line, it's likely best to replace the full lid assembly that trying to fix yours.

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