FIX STRAINED MACBOOK PRO CABLE INSTALL
FIX STRAINED MACBOOK PRO CABLE PRO

Probably itвЂ™s better to buy a new cable before you start the disassembly process, just in case if you need one. These cables are cheap, around $10 on eBay. Sometimes, just reseating the cable connection on the LCD screen fixes the issue.

FIX STRAINED MACBOOK PRO CABLE PRO

IвЂ™ve fixed a few 13вЂі MacBook Pro Retina вЂњno videoвЂќ issues by doing that. Hopefully replacing this cable will fix your problem. Lift up the metal bracket in order to unlock the display LVDS cable.Дisconnect the display cable from the LCD screen.

Lift up the WiFi board and separate it from the display assembly.Д«e careful, itвЂ™s still attached on the right side. Unwrap black tape securing the connection. The left hinge is permanently attached to the display cable. Remove two T8 screws securing the left hinge. Remove six Philips screws securing the WiFi antenna board. Probably itвЂ™s easier to remove the cover if you start lifting up by the left hinge, not the right as shown on my picture.

FIX STRAINED MACBOOK PRO CABLE INSTALL

There are hidden latches securing it to the display assembly.В Also, it might take some effort to install it back in place.

It might be necessary to apply some reasonable force in order to remove the cover. You can use plastic pry tool or guitar pick. Start separating the clutch cover from the display assembly. Slide the cover until it touches the left hinge. Place the display assembly on the desk and slide the clutch cover to the shown direction. Lift up the side cover and unsnap it from the clutch cover.

Start removing it from the back using tweezers. You will find two side covers attached to the left and right sides of the clutch cover. Now you can separate the display assembly from the laptop body. Remove six Torx T8 screws securing the display hinges. Place the laptop upside down on the desk edge so the display remains open. The cable is attached to the cooling fan with adhesive tape. Do not pull by the cable or you can damage it. There is a short black tube on the left wire, long black tube on the middle wire and no tube on the right wire.Д¬arefully disconnect the webcam cable from the logic board. If you look closely, youвЂ™ll see that each cable is marked. Unlock the display LVDS cable by lifting up the metal bracket.Д¬arefully pull the display cable out of the connector.Дisconnect three antenna cables from the wireless card. Each bracket is secured by one Torx T5 screw. Try to keep the adhesive tape intact so you can reuse it. There is adhesive tape on the bottom side of the rubber cover. You should always disconnect the battery while working with the internal components.Д¬arefully lift up the battery connector and separate if from the logic board. Separate the bottom cover from the body and remove it. Two screws that I marked with yellow circles are shorter than screws marked with red circles. For this you will need a special P5 Pentalobe screwdriver.

Reconnecting or replacing the display LVDS cable should be the first thing to try because itвЂ™s the cheapest option.ДЇor this repair you will need screwdrivers for Apple laptops. Bad connection between the display cable on the logic board or display side.WellвЂ¦ if you have a problem like that it can be one of the following: I confirmed the issue and it was exactly as described. Video still works on the external monitor connected via Thunderbolt or HDMI ports. I received this laptop with the following problem description: It turns on and chimes but has no video and no backlight.

Fix strained macbook pro cable