Apple Self Repair Guides

Removing the Display Panel

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1. Place the computer with the display face up.
2. Remove the two T6 screws from the LVDS connector. Pull the black tab on the cable, or grasp the connector by the edges to disconnect it from the logic board.

3. Disconnect the display sensor cable from the left side of the logic board.

4. Remove the eight T8 screws from the sides of the panel frame.

5. Grasp the LCD panel at the bottom edge, and tilt up the panel. Peel back the black tape covering the inverter cable connector on the back of the LCD panel. Pull the connector straight out, toward the power supply. If you are replacing the cable, disconnect the other end from the power supply. Lift the LCD panel off the rear housing.

Important: To prevent the buildup of static charges which may attract dust particles to the surface of the display, store the LCD panel in an anti-static bag whenever it has been removed from the system.

6. Replacement Note: If replacing the display panel, disconnect the LVDS cable from the panel before returning the module to Apple. Transfer the LVDS cable and the inverter cable (previous step) to the replacement panel. A replacement panel includes the display panel mounting brackets, the mylar tape, the foam strips and gaskets, the display temp sensor, and the display temp sensor cable.

7. On the right side of the panel is the display temp sensor (under the foam gasket at the top) and the display temp sensor cable. These are included with the LCD panel, but they are also offered separately as service parts.