Introducción
The upper case assembly includes the keyboard. Use this guide to replace the entire case/keyboard assembly as a single unit.
To avoid logic board damage, when your MacBook repair is complete but before powering it on, connect it to low-voltage power using a 5-Watt iPhone charger and a USB-C to USB-A cable. These accessories are not included with your MacBook, so make sure you have them ready before you begin.
Herramientas
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Remove the following eight screws securing the lower case:
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Two 1.8 mm P5 Pentalobe screws
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Four 2.9 mm P5 Pentalobe screws
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Two 6.1 mm P5 Pentalobe screws
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Use the flat end of a spudger to press and hold the small gold 'battery disconnect' button.
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If the power LED is lit up, continue holding the button until the LED goes dark, and then release. This may take up to 10 seconds.
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If the LED does not light, release the button after 5-10 seconds. Press and hold it again for 5-10 seconds, and release. Finally, press and hold it a third time for 5-10 seconds, and release.
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Lifting from the front edge, open the lower case to an angle of about 45°.
Before the IPD flex cable can be removed the battery disconnect button has be held down for up to 10 seconds. If the LED near the battery connector is switched on it shows that there is power going through the logic board from the battery, once the button is pressed and this light goes off the machine is safe to be worked on.
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Use a spudger to carefully flip up the retaining flap on the trackpad cable ZIF connector.
This is very tricky indeed - at least on my computer. I failed at this point - having skipped to it as sugested above so as not to stress the ribbons on the other side. The ZIF was not as I expected. They had opened when I pulled up the stick cover and I found I was working on the socket itself. The top edge came adrift after almost no pressure being put on it. The ribon did not come free with gentle pulling though. At that point I put the back on again… waited until the battery recharged a bit and found I had not nroken it after all. I doubt I shall try again. It is much harder to replace than the 15 inch - much…
I’ve just found that I have broken it after all. No keyboard. Bluetooth still works so I can use the machine.
All in all, an expensive mistake. BTW - I did NOT get the kit from IFIXIT - not sold here.
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Carefully turn the MacBook over, so that the lower case lays flat.
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Raise the upper case/display assembly to about a 90° angle, and prop it up against something sturdy so you don't have to hold it.
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Add a piece of tape near the track pad to secure the upper case and prevent accidental movement.
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Remove the single 2.9 mm T5 Torx screw securing the battery connector to the logic board.
the moment you opening macbook case and before any tinkering with connections, you MUST press little yellow button on logicboard, located on the right from battery connector - this will disable all power to the board. You can check by looking at the small led on left side of the battery connector - if there is very faint light, it means that power is still there. After pressing button light should go off. Removing screw is not necessary at all, and like I said - you MUST disable power before any touching to connections etc.
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As an added precaution, you may physically disconnect the battery by inserting a battery isolation pick between the logic board and the battery connector.
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Remove the two screws securing the USB-C port cable bracket:
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1.1 mm Tri-point Y00 screw
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3.5 mm T5 Torx screw
On the 2016 model the tri-point Y00 is actually a Phillips screw, so need of that special tool.
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Disconnect the audio jack board ribbon cable by pulling it straight back out of the ZIF connector.
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Use tweezers to peel back the tape covering the display cable connector.
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Carefully slide the flat end of a spudger underneath the display cable to separate the adhesive holding it to the lower case.
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Use a spudger to flip open the ZIF connector retaining flap for the dual microphone assembly ribbon cable.
Does unplugging the "dual microphone assembly ribbon cable" affect anything other than the microphones? The headphone jack is separate, for example, right?
Right. We haven't tested it, but unplugging that cable shouldn't affect anything other than the microphones. You can see the microphone assembly in this guide.
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Use tweezers to pull the microphone assembly ribbon cable free of its connector.
I broke the microphone assembly ribbon cable, from step twenty five. Is there anyway to fix this, soldering kit, or can I order a new cable online?
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Prepare an iOpener and apply heat to the upper case directly behind the microphone assembly.
If you are replacing the case upper case check to see if your replacement case has a microphone assembly included. If it does you can skip 28-30
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Use a fine-tip probe or pick to gently peel the dual microphone assembly away from the case.
very difficult to remove, even with heat. Can be purchased on eBay for ~ $10
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Remove the dual microphone assembly.
During reassembly, do you need to apply adhesive to the microphone assembly to glue it back to the case? What adhesive is the best to use?
Usually with a part like this, the replacement comes with adhesive pre-applied—just peel off the liner and stick it in place. If you’re re-using the old microphone, you might be able to get away with heating it up a little using a heat gun or hair dryer to soften the old adhesive, and then stick it down. Failing that, I’d add a little B7000 adhesive.
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Remove the two 3.3 mm T5 Torx screws securing the display cable assembly.
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Unfold the USB-C port ribbon cable until it lays flat, allowing access to the bracket beneath.
On the 2016 model the USB-C is actually one whole part and can be removed once the display is removed, unfortuanatelly.
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Holding the display assembly with one hand and the upper case with the other, push them together slightly to move the hinges out of their recesses in the the upper case.
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Push the upper case forward while pulling back gently on the display.
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Once the two display hinges have cleared the upper case, remove the display and set it aside.
There is a small metal part that falls off once the display cable screws are removed and you try to separate the display from the top cover. Just make sure you put it back correctly.
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Remove the single 2.9 mm T3 Torx screw securing the USB-C port to the upper case.
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Use a pair of tweezers to remove the tape covering the keyboard ribbon cable connector on the trackpad.
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The upper case remains.
Great guide!!! Thank you!!! It is not very difficult to replace the keyboard / top cover. However, for some reason the computer didn’t immediately started, I had to reset and connect to power supply and then it started and works fine.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order. To avoid logic board damage, when your MacBook repair is complete but before powering it on, connect it to low-voltage power using a 5-Watt iPhone charger and a USB-C to USB-A cable.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order. To avoid logic board damage, when your MacBook repair is complete but before powering it on, connect it to low-voltage power using a 5-Watt iPhone charger and a USB-C to USB-A cable.
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please where do i have to put the mushrooms screws? 923-01012
If you look closely at this image in Step 36 you can see them pretty clearly.
I changed the keyboard itself; you follow the instructions to step 35 (skipping 29 to 30, microphone removal) and then remove the keyboard ribbon cable connector to the trackpad (step 45). Maybe the most complicated step is ungluing the black backing stuck to the back of the keyboard and then there are almost a hundred tiny screws holding the keyboard to the frame, mostly only an eye strain. Got the keyboard through ebay (spanish keyboard layout).
