Good video but you should definitely unplug the battery first. One slip or a screw falling onto the circuitry and it could be an expensive repair bill!!
Great video - I'm a computer engineer of almost 40 years but it's always important to have a good guide to follow when attempting something new. Every step proceeded exactly as you showed, I found the spring loaded cable guards the trickiest bit, they fell onto the keyboard side of the screen. Once I'd tamed those the replacement screen worked perfectly - top marks for a superb and perfectly clear guide.
This video is just great. I would advise anyone dealing the first time with such an amount of tiny, different sized screws to be organised dismantling the MacBook. The 6 smallest screws on each side of holding the wifi antenna are quiet delicate ... be careful not to over screw them ... writing this comment already with the new working, mounted display on my old MacBook Pro ... Thank you for the video
I'm only repeating what others here have already said. EXCELLENT video! I'm stuck in the Middle East where the closest Apple Store is a 3 hour flight from here. I managed to order the tools and screen and followed the directions from the video to the T. THANK YOU!!! TAKE NOTE as to which tools you'll need. That black plastic wedge was very helpful. But what was even better was the hook on the other end of the tool I was able to pull back the three wires while I screwed down that solo T5. Highly recommend a solid tool kit specific for Apple products!
Thankyouuuuu .. I spent whole 2 days trying to find which screw drivers to open my A1706 with. This is the only video that explained everything exactly to the point!
Thank you so much for a simple and precise video…three years later and I was able to replace my screen and save $150+ oh and there will be 2 panel and 4 screws remaining due to getting new ones with the replacement screen
Nicely done. My "flexgate" MacBook needed a display replacement, and this was a perfect guide. When attaching the new display, I found it helpful to use masking tape to lightly hold the various ribbon cables out of the way. This video helped not only as a general guide, but to ensure placement of parts was correct during reassembly.
Super helpful video. Thank you!!! Really clear with all steps covered. Be sure to hook the hinges in place correctly before you start to close them bringing together the base unit and screen. This is the trickiest part.
Amazing video! Super easy to follow & I was able to finish without any errors or stripping screws. If anyone is interested I used the ifixit 64 bit driver kit (with pentalobe bits!!!)
Everything went great but then when I open the laptop it pops. The edge of the laptop is getting stuck on the wifi bar. Idk how to fix this I unscrewed and re screwed like 3 times
Check that your hinges are aligned - the top shell is flush with the main body. Otherwise your Wi-Fi antenna bar may not be popped in all the way down. There's a metal bracket underneath the bar that goes into a slot, it may not be sitting right.
Thanks for the excellent video. I have successfully replaced the screen, but it is not starting. Seems like completely dead. It was running fine with the bad screen. Any suggestions what should I check ?
Hi. I bought and installed the screen according to these very easy to follow directions. Everything works, but I keep getting a "popping" sound when opening the screen past about 90 degrees. I've taken everything apart and reassembled 2X with the same result. Does anyone know what this issue could be and how to fix it? Thanks
It could be the tension springs in the hinges getting snagged, you could probably loosen the hinge nut and rotate the tension springs to a position that doesn't snag.
Nice video, thank you for sharing. I've seen videos of the Apple factory where they are cutting out the body by milling, but how do they make the screen lid?
LaptopScreen.com thank you for the reply. So do you think the lid is milled and a worker the puts the monitor screen inside and then the glass cover? Or, is the lid always on the production line and a machine puts in the monitor and glass?
I don't know exactly, but a worker may only be there to kiss the completed package goodbye as it rolls off the automated conveyor and heads out from the factory. At the very least a matrix replacement job completed by a person is rather obvious when compared to original unrepaired Apple assemblies, so its doubtful that a human touches the LCD assembly before it is attached to the computer.
The brilliant video however I can do but am stuck where the video plate is I can't get the 2 screws out and I have bought tools to do the job but what screwdriver is required for this plate to disconnect the ribbon.cause i got 2 boxes of tools not one is working.thanks.
Good question. Provided that all dis and re connections are done properly and carefully the procedure can even be done with the laptop on. But its not a bad idea to de-power the laptop, we do it here for a touchbar replacement, it should be similar to this computer: ua-cam.com/video/rPW1-fsIVn4/v-deo.html
Just a headsup, the kit with the screw/torx drivers that you include for this (or can buy for this) doesn't have a T 3.0. It's, unfortunately key to finishing the job.
TIP: Wait for few minutes after replacing the screen and pressed power button. sometimes the laptop reacts slow and needs some time to turn on. it may play dead and may scare you badly. check trackpad is clicking. but you are in trouble if it's not clicking after pressing power button.
hi bro im technician from philippines can i ask where i can buy a new lcd with frame like your tutorial can you please help because i cannot buy here with frame.thank you hope you see my comment.
It's generally a good idea to disconnect it, you can see how it's done here: ua-cam.com/video/rPW1-fsIVn4/v-deo.html Is there a need to? Think of it as a game of "Operation", if you don't short anything out, unplug and plug everything very carefully and correctly, then as you can see from this video - the device will work. It can even be done with the computer fully turned on. But the problems come when you start fiddling with live connectors or make mistakes like dropping metal tools on live circuits.
any suggestions for the .8 pentalope screwdriver? I'm having a heck of a time with my laptop; and they're getting stripped every time. I was only able to remove about 5 screws! I gotta get this off!
Hi quick question. if I know that just my screen cable is bad because me being the mindless person I am tried to wrap my back plate in vinyl I used an exacto knife to cut around the edge and slice the screen cable can I just replace that instead of the whole screen assembly?
Hello, I just replaced my MacBook 1706 with a MacBook 1708 screen, now my Touch Bar doesn't react anymore. Is this normal? Any one a solution? Thanks a lot
Just my two cents, but according to the website I found my OEM replacement screen, it reads, " Compatibility: MacBook Pro 13" Retina A1706 or A1708" so it looks like you'd be good.
Ah that's where that reply to a different commenter went, thank for finding it :) In-regards to shipping being the same costs as the tools. Honestly, its one of the other: the real cost of shipping and the real cost of tools or free shipping and double the cost of tools. Shops that provide free shipping pay the real costs of shipping with product margin. We provide real-time distance-based delivery quotes based on the address provided and have warehouses in the USA, Canada, UK and Poland. If you aren't located in one of those countries the item will travel internationally across borders, continents and oceans and the shipping costs will be reflective of that.
Good video but you should definitely unplug the battery first. One slip or a screw falling onto the circuitry and it could be an expensive repair bill!!
Great video - I'm a computer engineer of almost 40 years but it's always important to have a good guide to follow when attempting something new. Every step proceeded exactly as you showed, I found the spring loaded cable guards the trickiest bit, they fell onto the keyboard side of the screen. Once I'd tamed those the replacement screen worked perfectly - top marks for a superb and perfectly clear guide.
Great guide, every step is shown and with no unnecessary filler. Helped me change my screen and make it work the first time.
This video is just great. I would advise anyone dealing the first time with such an amount of tiny, different sized screws to be organised dismantling the MacBook. The 6 smallest screws on each side of holding the wifi antenna are quiet delicate ... be careful not to over screw them ...
writing this comment already with the new working, mounted display on my old MacBook Pro ... Thank you for the video
I'm only repeating what others here have already said. EXCELLENT video! I'm stuck in the Middle East where the closest Apple Store is a 3 hour flight from here. I managed to order the tools and screen and followed the directions from the video to the T. THANK YOU!!!
TAKE NOTE as to which tools you'll need. That black plastic wedge was very helpful. But what was even better was the hook on the other end of the tool I was able to pull back the three wires while I screwed down that solo T5. Highly recommend a solid tool kit specific for Apple products!
next time buy a pc
Thankyouuuuu .. I spent whole 2 days trying to find which screw drivers to open my A1706 with. This is the only video that explained everything exactly to the point!
Thank you so much for a simple and precise video…three years later and I was able to replace my screen and save $150+ oh and there will be 2 panel and 4 screws remaining due to getting new ones with the replacement screen
Nicely done. My "flexgate" MacBook needed a display replacement, and this was a perfect guide. When attaching the new display, I found it helpful to use masking tape to lightly hold the various ribbon cables out of the way. This video helped not only as a general guide, but to ensure placement of parts was correct during reassembly.
Super helpful video. Thank you!!! Really clear with all steps covered. Be sure to hook the hinges in place correctly before you start to close them bringing together the base unit and screen. This is the trickiest part.
Excellent video. With the help of this video, I successfully replaced the monitor on my MBP13. Thank you.
Amazing video! Super easy to follow & I was able to finish without any errors or stripping screws. If anyone is interested I used the ifixit 64 bit driver kit (with pentalobe bits!!!)
Can you please let us know which company we should go for buying the screen. There are a lot but don’t know which one is the best to buy.
Thank you very nice video.i think the best video ,how to do a screen repair
Thank you very much for detailed explanation, helped me a lot
Great tutorial. Went fast and smooth.
Everything went great but then when I open the laptop it pops. The edge of the laptop is getting stuck on the wifi bar. Idk how to fix this I unscrewed and re screwed like 3 times
Check that your hinges are aligned - the top shell is flush with the main body. Otherwise your Wi-Fi antenna bar may not be popped in all the way down. There's a metal bracket underneath the bar that goes into a slot, it may not be sitting right.
Thank you, this was this video was very helpful, short and precise
Thanks for the excellent video. I have successfully replaced the screen, but it is not starting. Seems like completely dead. It was running fine with the bad screen.
Any suggestions what should I check ?
Hi . I got the same issue after installing the new screen did you fix yours
@@heunikl1 Same here.
I too had the same issue. I rechecked my work. Still blank. Ideas?
Thank you so much! Great video - very informative and clear. I successfully replaced my display and I really appreciate your guidance!
Glad it helped!
How about the battery screws and cable
I only wish you could ship the screen to UK. Maybe someone could help and provide me a link where I can buy this screen?
Superb, Thanks man, I owe you!
How to replace the hard drive on this MacBook Pro?
Thanks man ♥️ this video saves my £250 👍🏻👍🏻
Hi. I bought and installed the screen according to these very easy to follow directions. Everything works, but I keep getting a "popping" sound when opening the screen past about 90 degrees. I've taken everything apart and reassembled 2X with the same result. Does anyone know what this issue could be and how to fix it? Thanks
It could be the tension springs in the hinges getting snagged, you could probably loosen the hinge nut and rotate the tension springs to a position that doesn't snag.
Nice video, thank you for sharing. I've seen videos of the Apple factory where they are cutting out the body by milling, but how do they make the screen lid?
Same way. Its just they polish the outer surface to make it smooth and round. But the inside of the MacBook lid has the signs of milling.
LaptopScreen.com thank you for the reply. So do you think the lid is milled and a worker the puts the monitor screen inside and then the glass cover? Or, is the lid always on the production line and a machine puts in the monitor and glass?
I don't know exactly, but a worker may only be there to kiss the completed package goodbye as it rolls off the automated conveyor and heads out from the factory. At the very least a matrix replacement job completed by a person is rather obvious when compared to original unrepaired Apple assemblies, so its doubtful that a human touches the LCD assembly before it is attached to the computer.
by not disconnecting the battery before replacing the screen the laptop is now broken. thanks for skipping over that detail!
Great video is very easy with this example, thanks so much :)
fantastic job! THANK YOU
The brilliant video however I can do but am stuck where the video plate is I can't get the 2 screws out and I have bought tools to do the job but what screwdriver is required for this plate to disconnect the ribbon.cause i got 2 boxes of tools not one is working.thanks.
I think it was a T4 Torx. Maybe a size smaller/bigger, but Torx for sure.
Thanks to your video!
Sooo great video but you do all this while the battery is in line? Shouldn’t we pull power first? I’m scared to damage such an expensive laptop 👀
Good question. Provided that all dis and re connections are done properly and carefully the procedure can even be done with the laptop on. But its not a bad idea to de-power the laptop, we do it here for a touchbar replacement, it should be similar to this computer: ua-cam.com/video/rPW1-fsIVn4/v-deo.html
thank you so much this was perfect
Just a headsup, the kit with the screw/torx drivers that you include for this (or can buy for this) doesn't have a T 3.0. It's, unfortunately key to finishing the job.
Sorry to hear that. We do have a multibit set that has it. Its probably best to have a very extensive bit set on hand when dealing with Macs.
Excellent repair video. Thank you!
Thanks very useful video
TIP: Wait for few minutes after replacing the screen and pressed power button. sometimes the laptop reacts slow and needs some time to turn on. it may play dead and may scare you badly. check trackpad is clicking.
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you are in trouble if it's not clicking after pressing power button.
@iffqds what about if it keeps restarting sound with black screen
Excellent video!! thanks a lot.
model A1706 MACBOOK PRO DISPLAY RATE ??? PLZ
hi bro im technician from philippines can i ask where i can buy a new lcd with frame like your tutorial can you please help because i cannot buy here with frame.thank you hope you see my comment.
Hey! Not sure where to get it in Philippines, but we ship world-wide: www.LaptopScreen.com
About to do this...
Did you not disconnect the battery?? Is there no need to?
It's generally a good idea to disconnect it, you can see how it's done here: ua-cam.com/video/rPW1-fsIVn4/v-deo.html
Is there a need to? Think of it as a game of "Operation", if you don't short anything out, unplug and plug everything very carefully and correctly, then as you can see from this video - the device will work. It can even be done with the computer fully turned on. But the problems come when you start fiddling with live connectors or make mistakes like dropping metal tools on live circuits.
When i was removing the 12 antenna screws, i stripped 7 of them. Any tips on how to get them removed?
Sure: drill tips, a 2mm one should do it.
I can’t get my backplate back on... I don’t know what to do. I push on a slight angle, but it will not slide back on all the way.
Check that all the slide-hooks on the back of the back-panel are straight.
any suggestions for the .8 pentalope screwdriver? I'm having a heck of a time with my laptop; and they're getting stripped every time. I was only able to remove about 5 screws! I gotta get this off!
I'm having the exact same issue. What did you do to resolve?
You forgot to disconnect the battery in the laptop
Hi quick question. if I know that just my screen cable is bad because me being the mindless person I am tried to wrap my back plate in vinyl I used an exacto knife to cut around the edge and slice the screen cable can I just replace that instead of the whole screen assembly?
Yes. But it's going to be tough.
hi! left 4 T3 small screws. repeated everything
Those are extras. When two T4 screws love one another; times four...
Do you guys have acer nitro 5 screen?
Perfect perfect video thnx
Nice job
the 12 screws somebody tell me which kind of screwdrive and size... SOMEBODY PLEASE
0.8 Pentalobe
I am unable to get them removed even with 0.8 Pentalobe, pls help
Hello, I just replaced my MacBook 1706 with a MacBook 1708 screen, now my Touch Bar doesn't react anymore. Is this normal? Any one a solution? Thanks a lot
Yeah the A1706 and A1708 use the same parts, so your Touch Bar issues aren't likely related to the LCD directly. Recheck all connections maybe?
Is this method worked with macbook pro model A1708 as well ?
Most MacBooks are pretty similar to that.
Just my two cents, but according to the website I found my OEM replacement screen, it reads, " Compatibility: MacBook Pro 13" Retina A1706 or A1708" so it looks like you'd be good.
Awesome thankssss
"your screen does not seems genuine, please contact your Apple service provider" :D
Its a trap, don't it.
Does anyone have a link to the tools?
I tried the laptopScreen website but the shipping costs as much as the tools
LaptopScreen.com uhh I meant the tools to open the MacBook
Ah that's where that reply to a different commenter went, thank for finding it :)
In-regards to shipping being the same costs as the tools. Honestly, its one of the other: the real cost of shipping and the real cost of tools or free shipping and double the cost of tools. Shops that provide free shipping pay the real costs of shipping with product margin. We provide real-time distance-based delivery quotes based on the address provided and have warehouses in the USA, Canada, UK and Poland. If you aren't located in one of those countries the item will travel internationally across borders, continents and oceans and the shipping costs will be reflective of that.
Ok