How to Take Apart the 12" Apple Macbook Retina A1534
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- Опубліковано 30 вер 2024
- www.powerbookme... - This video will show and explain how to take apart the 12" Apple Macbook Retina with Model # A1534
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I really do love the look and feel of these small macbooks, but I'm not sure its worth the trade off. This is unnecessarily complicated.
Bad idea to open IPD flex cable with what looks like a metallic tweezer, while battery is still connected to the logicboard. Why not use your finger nails? Faster and more convenient. or use any non-conductive device. Do you agree that was a bad safety risk?
My MacBook Pro 13" early 2015 will be my last MacBook, I will never buy again these complicated machine. Apple has become astute in making them complicated so maintenance has to do them.
This is pathetically unfair..🤦🏻♂️
bye bye.
My macbook 12' A1534 is stuck in folder with question mark support =[
reinstall macos
please disconnect the battery (that large screw at the top) and insert an insulator between the battery and the motherboard BEFORE removing any cables and connectors otherwise damage to the board is a strong possibility, disconnecting cables while the mac is still connected to the battery is very dangerous
any electronic device that is still powered while connections are altered is a huge risk!
Not until halfway through does the logic board get removed from the battery. In every repair, I have ever done and researched, that's Step 1. I followed exact same steps and was careful not to touch the board or drop screws on it. Replaced display. Reassembled. Now, nothing. No power, sound, start, lights. Dead. Please advise.
Lux Munky I have a similar problem after replacing the logic board. Turned off the battery, replaced the board, now not getting any sign of life except the light next to the battery disconnect does come on when AC was plugged in. Tried an SMC reset too. Did you figure it out?
did u ever fix
Real quality... putting the SSD chip ON THE MAINBOARD.
What is this, a CHROMEBOOK? Garbage.
How much do you pay for an Apple only to find out it DOESNT HAVE A REMOVEABLE M.2/NVME SSD ?? Unexcuseable
how do you disconnect display cable from display itself?
hi! i have the same model, and I have a problem, when I shake the MacBook a bit sounds something inside... appears a sound that comes from the speakers zone, is this possible? I never drop my computer and never was opened
thanks
This is probably the worst Macbook ever made imho. it was an failed experiment.
Hello budy, how are you? I manage to change the board of a 2016 A1534 for the board of the 2017 of the same model, apparently everything is the same, waiting.
He looks dangerous with them tweezers stabbing at the keyboard cable and failed to unlock the track pad ribbon with them then picking the cable off the audio board with them, I have a apple repair business and we don't use tweezers for anything, it's so easy to slip and knock components off the board 🙁
Great video, my MacBook late 2016 experiences some SSD problem, if I started it when the power cord is plugged - the system doesn't see SSD disk. So as I understand only one way how to fix it - replace the logic board.
But I totally tangled in their spare numbers on your site, which a motherboard I should choose? 661-04730, 661-04733, 661-04737 or 661-04738
And what are the differences between them?
661-04730, 661-04733 are the same part which is a 1.2GHZ board ... 661-04737 or 661-04738 are the same parts but the 1.3GHZ version. You can use both.
Thanks for the answer!
That's weird, so I can easily pick any of a logic boards from the list for A1534 model? And all connectors would be the same?
Not for any A1534 model, just the same model year as the one you have...in this case late 2016. If you choose from the same model year you can swap boards.
Can you put logic board from a 2017 into a 2016 model?
No you can't. The cables are different.
Think I’ll stick to my 2012 MBP, just upgraded my hard drive to a 500GB SSD with ease. :)
yeah but the 900gm weight & size is making me crazy. I want to buy one ;-)
Is the battery model also A1534 for the 2017 macbook retina 12 inch?
How to repaste cpu on macbook 12 retina?
What an absolutely horrid design.
Easy fix
Please tell me what exactly is size and brand of that screwdriver?
How can I fix the audio ribbon
Hello, is it possible to replace de display flex cable on a Macbook 2015 Retina?
Can we put logic board from 2016 to 2015?
can i upgrade storage somehow ?
-is this compatible with 2017 version
i want to Dump Bios 12" Apple Macbook Retina ,Help me
good job 👍
Anyone know if the ipde flex cable has to be plugged in for the MacBook to work?
I have to buy the same pc, macbook 12 early 2015 and try to put a good logic board because the previous is broken, will it be easy for me? Without experience?
Aurel It is a semi-difficult repair. There are many cables that are easily ripped and other parts that can easily be damaged.
You guys should show the first tear down with all the adhesive instead of showing the 2nd or 3rd time with all of it removed
Is the logic board really that small?
Is there a specific sequence or reset to get it working. I reassembled and it asks for mouse/keyboard on boot. wont show any progress in the empty progress bar on boot! So annoyed. It also needs to be plugged in to boot, doesn't seem to charge. Was fully working prior to taking apart, changed the keyboard and power connector.
It's difficult to say without seeing the unit. These 12" retina machines can be pretty finicky. If you're interested in sending in the unit for repair, the diagnosis is free - www.powerbookmedic.com/mac-service.php
Why did you disassemble a working unit?????
We disassemble units in order to show other people how to do it in the event they need to change any components.
Powerbook Medic Not you sorry, OP. The one who broke his working MB. I have nothing but respect for your channel. Dealing with old macbooks was easy, but the new ones are insane.
comments with people in trouble are saddening me.
Hello
I would like to know if the display connector of a macbook 2015, is the same as that of a macbook 2016, it broke. My display of a 2016 and I can get a display of a 2015, are they the same? Can I replace it with the display of the 2015?
I hope you can help me.
Thank you!
The 2015/2016 display are interchangeable. The parts can be found at our website www.powerbookmedic.com
They have different part numbers but should be compatible.
I’m recycling my laptop and would like to wipe all the memory on the computer. However it does not turn on. What chips do I remove to do this?
Remove the SSD not sure if it’s removable tho.😊
I want to take my working Macbook retina 12 with broken display and put it into a full macbook retina 12 that doesnt turn on, That would mean that all the logicboard and parts are in the bottom bin right? to connecto the the track pad,keyboard and dispaly, is 2015 and 2016 compatible? I would take the whole bottom bin from the working one.
No they are not compatible.
@@PowerbookMedic what about same year early 2015
Federico Alvarez Yes, that should work.
I have a MacBook 12 that powers on but doesn’t boot would replacement of the ssd be what I need or should I just replace the whole laptop I’m so stuck
You can't replace the SSD in this model.Everything is on the logic board on this model.
Powerbook Medic thank you I’m so upset it’s not even that old but Apple won’t do anything for me i hate Apple for this
Great video. Taking it apart is fairly easy. You just have to be VERY CAREFUL and gentle with removing connections, especially the ribbon track pad cable. Reassembly is the hard part!
One of those bottom case screws is longer than the others. Where does that long screw go? Thanks!
Ron L It goes in one of the bottom corners near the hinges.
I need to buy that first ribbon cable (flex cable) that you disconnected. Mine got torn. Do you know where I can find one? Nice video BTW.
Ken Florentine What year is your model? We sell them on our website, www.powerbookmedic.com
@@PowerbookMedic I did a google search for model A1534 and ordered at Ifixit. I'll keep you guys in mind for any future purchases that I need to make. Thanks for all your help.
Where is the hard drive / SSD flash?
It's built onto the logic board.
Hi thanks for that amazing video! Do you have the reference of the screw divers to remove the flex cable at 1:58 Thanks!!
A P5 pentalobe and a T5 Torx
If the keyboard and power switch is disabled, is there a way to power the unit up without the power switch?
Ken Florentine If you disconnect the battery and plug in the power adapter, it should power on the machine.
@@PowerbookMedic Thanks for that info!
OTTIMO !!
Can you remove the SSD and recover data from it?
No. The SSD is part of the logic board.
@@PowerbookMedic Oh, gotcha. Thanks for the info.
Hi, do you ship internationally?
Yes, we do ship internationally.
I have a 2017 12 in Macbook Retina and need a new hard drive cable. I cannot find one anywhere. Can you help?
I’m sorry, that machine does not have a hard drive cable. Could it be one of the other cables you are looking for?
@@PowerbookMedic I guess so. Another website said that was the issue. It cannot find my hard drive. (Shows a flashing folder with a question mark) I've tried every other solution so it has to be a cable.
Missy Ward The storage on this machine is soldered on to the board, so their is no hard drive cable. Have you tried reinstalling your operating system?
Yes. No luck getting it to download and it's not holding a charge either. Has to be plugged in at all times. Stupid Apple. No idea what I did. :(
Thank you so much for replying. I really appreciate it.
Missy Ward I would be happy to take a look at it if you were wanting to send it in for our free diagnosis.
that material is the logic board heat sink? You may be applied pro Liquid Ultra, to improve cooling? thanks
1:57 que destornillador es? punta/ mm ?
I have an odd problem: I removed the 8 pentalobe screws with no issues, but when I tried to remove the back, it feels like there's extra screws i missed!? I can pry it apart about 4mm at the back, but that's it. The front won't budge. Don't want to force it. Any ideas anyone?
There is a clip in the middle of each side. Pull up on the sides gently until the clip unsnaps. DO NOT pull too hard or you will yank the bottom case off and tear the top case cable.
You didn’t press down on the battery disconnect button on the logic board to fully shut it down? Ifixit repair guide mentions it.
Sam Tomasetti At the time we did this take apart guide, we were unaware of that battery disconnect button. I recommend doing that first.
where is the ssd unit?
The SSD unit is built into the logic board (motherboard).
There is no SSD in this model. The on board storage is part of the logic board.
Is it possible to upgrade the 2015 version with a 2016/17 logic board or the upgraded storage board?
You can't put a 2016 board in a 2015. However you can put a 2015 board with a larger storage capacity in a 2015. That is effectively the only way to upgrade this unit unfortunately.
I replace battery. The battery does not allow startup of logic board. How can I start up without opening laptop
It the machine is not starting up after replacing the battery then you will have to go back into the unit to check all of your connections.
Can u upgrade the ram?
No you can not.
No, you can't upgrade the ram in this model.
What about the SSD? Anyway to change it? (Mine went bad) and the disk utility is not recognizing it. Took it to apple and they’re charging $400
What is the size of the tri wing screwdriver? In 2:04 ( my tri wing from the iphones doesn’t fit)
Y00
The iPhone’s is Y000
Great help, thanks. Between 2mn:56s and 2mn:57s, there is a gap, and all the sudden, a little part that's just under the T5 screw is gone. I almost lost mine, as I didn't pas attention. Was this deliberate ? What's the purpose of this little piece that seems to connect the two small gold pads on the "battery disconnect" assembly ?
No it was't deliberate. It was accidentally left out during editing. That piece is used to ground the battery and comes out easily.
6:35 i cant get to open the 2 screws they are stuck and now the screw is stripped what should i do ?
you havent taken apart the keyboard
The keyboard is part of the top case assembly. To replace it you need to replace the top case.
The keyboard is part of the top case. You need to replace the top case to replace the keyboard on this model.