MacBook Pro 15" Retina Display Mid 2012 LCD Cable Replacement

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Remove the following P5 pentalobe screws securing the bottom case to the MacBook Pro:

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Using the edge closest to the clutch cover, lift the bottom case off the MacBook Pro.

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Peel off the warning sticker over the battery connector.

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Use the flat end of a spudger to gently pry the battery connector up from its socket on the logic board.

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Use a spudger or tweezers to slide the three AirPort antenna cables straight out of their sockets on the AirPort board.

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Use the tip of a spudger to push the camera cable connector out of its socket on the logic board toward the fan.

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Insert the flat end of a spudger under the rubber sleeve on the right fan heatsink.

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Use your fingers to pull the AirPort/camera cables up and away from the fan.

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Use the tip of a spudger to release the display data cable latch and rotate it toward the DC-in.

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Use tweezers to lift the rubber covers over the left and right display hinges.

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Remove the two 3.1mm Torx T5 screws securing the aluminum hinge brackets.

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Use tweezers to lift up the left and right hinge aluminum brackets.

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Remove the four internal 5.3mm Torx T8 screws (two on each side) securing the display to the upper case.

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Open the MacBook Pro approximately 110° and place it sideways on the table as shown.

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Grasp both halves of the device, one in each hand.

crwdns2936071:016crwdne2936071:0 — LCD cable

Lay the device with the display facing you and the plastic latch cover down. Grab the latch cover and slide it all the way to the right, toward the hinge.

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Peel the tape off the cable connector.

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Remove the two screws securing the cable to the case:

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Remove the six screws securing the antenna assembly:

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Grasp the metal bar securing the LCD cable connector and rotate it toward the bottom edge of the display.