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  1. MacBook Core Duo Optical Drive Replacement, Battery: passo 1, immagine 1 di 1
    • Use a coin or spudger to rotate the battery-locking screw 90 degrees clockwise.

    This is a difficult project. It is imperative that you read the entire guide before you proceed. Have a system in place to keep track of the screws so you know what goes where. Budget several hours for this.

    jonathan55 - Replica

    I found this to be the easiest upgrade I have ever done. New HDD and memory in ten minutes, start to finish. The hardest part was getting the #8 Torx screwdriver. Booted from the OSX disk, formatted the drive, (use the GUID scheme) and we're screaming along.

    This is a great guide.

    steve52 - Replica

    Brilliant guide from you guys. I tackled a cd drive replacement on my Dad's MacBook a little while ago, but my skills were really tested when I accidentally stood on my laptop - new LCD needed. A visit to Ebay (don't forget duties when importing!), and this LCD Display replacement guide are all I needed. Yes it took a while (2-3 hours), but as long as you remember you need to do everything backwards then it's straightforward. I wouldn't have known where to start without this guide so thanks for creating them.

    Laurence

    lglew - Replica

    The guide is fantastic and the Airport Extreme Card upgrade took me less than an hour to complete. It wasn't very difficult. Some pointers: read the entire guide before undertaking the project; keep the screws from each step separated in labeled containers; buy a spludger if you don't already have one; keep a tweezer handy for the tiny screws; and take your time separating the keyboard from the computer so as to not crack/break the plastic bezel.

    bvancott - Replica

    Citazione da jonathan55:

    This is a difficult project. It is imperative that you read the entire guide before you proceed. Have a system in place to keep track of the screws so you know what goes where. Budget several hours for this.

    Nonsense! Even a non-technical person could follow this guide and do the job in 15 minutes. Anyone who's done any work on any kind of computer will be able to do this in 5-10 minutes.

    eflyguy - Replica

    Citazione da eflyguy:

    Nonsense! Even a non-technical person could follow this guide and do the job in 15 minutes. Anyone who's done any work on any kind of computer will be able to do this in 5-10 minutes.

    i agree, me and my friend (both) 14, took this underway to clean out the inside of my computer for recreational purposes, piece of cake!

    keeganmerom - Replica

    This nontechnical person took about two hours to get the optical drive out and stripped down enough to take it apart and look for fragments of a CD. and then reassemble it. I'm sure other people are faster than me, they usually are, but newbees should set aside the time just in case. Also, jonathan55 is right about those screws, keep track of them and the other in which they come out as there are several different lengths.

    adamorth - Replica

    Umm, that's the ORDER in which they came out. Sheesh.

    adamorth - Replica

    Great guide. Very easy to follow. I put in a replacement hard drive in less than 30 minutes.

    prax5487 - Replica

    Extremely useful guide. Just replaced the topcase/trackpad/keyboard assembly in ~15 minutes. I've had a moderate amount of previous experience with computer repairs, but even so, anyone should be able to do this project successfully.

    snharris - Replica

    The replacement takes about 10 minutes from start to finish. The longest part is the OS Backup/Restore...

    BTW, you might want to know before you begin: if you have a similar size backup hard drive that you originally have in your computer, you should "Restore" the contents of the original hard drive onto it before starting this manual, using the Disk Utility. (Yes it's called Restore. You restore the original to the backup. lol.)

    Your other alternative is to get an external enclosure for your SATA Laptop hard drive that has a Firewire port on it.

    After the swap, you connect either the backup drive or the original drive in the external enclosure using Firewire, then boot while pressing the Option key. The backup drive will show up (possibly as the only boot option.) (In fact, now that I think about it, you might not even have to press the Option key, since the external drive should be the only boot option unless there is something in your DVD drive...)

    Boot to the backup drive, then "Restore" its contents to the new internal hard drive using the Disk Utility. You should be set with your original OS, settings, etc.

    Gyuri Ordody - Replica

    Overall I'd say this was easy if you've taken apart any computer-like device before. Total time was a little less than hour for me, and the most difficult part was getting all of the tiny screws back in; fan installation was a breeze.

    paul46 - Replica

    There is a simpler way of installing the operating system than described in the notes. First do a time machine backup to a new external drive. This will force a total back-up and prevent problems of restoring everything as it was. Follow steps 1-8. Instead of quitting disk utility as described in step 9, go back into disk utility menu and on the very last line you will see the option to restore the operating system and all its files via the time machine option. It was a breeze, and I did not have to deal with steps 10-28

    newsletter68 - Replica

    Citazione da jonathan55:

    This is a difficult project. It is imperative that you read the entire guide before you proceed. Have a system in place to keep track of the screws so you know what goes where. Budget several hours for this.

    I am so grateful for this website! This is the first time I have opened a computer and the instillation is now done, 45 minutes later.

    The key, as many others have written is the organization of the screws. It was very helpful for me to print out the individual pictures of the steps to follow. I then laid the screws, as I took them out, on the printed pictures that I placed on a table.

    The key is a little mindfulness...relax... and it is fun! Enjoy!

    juztino - Replica

    This is a terrific guide. Thank you very much for providing it.

    Some of the screws may be different sizes in different 'books. Keeping them separated, or measuring as you remove them, helps. Also, a few of the rubber spacers, etc are not the same in mine as in the photos, and some connectors also differ. I found it helpful to take notes at each Step when they differed from the picture. A guitar pick helps when trying to get the top case free.

    RichR - Replica

    Citazione da jonathan55:

    This is a difficult project. It is imperative that you read the entire guide before you proceed. Have a system in place to keep track of the screws so you know what goes where. Budget several hours for this.

    Not quite sure what this guy is smoking, but he didn't share with the class. The hard drive replacement takes less than 5 minutes and is absolutely within the ability of anyone over the age of 7.

    paul9 - Replica

    I'm not a super techy guy, but this as much easier than I expected it to be. Just make sure you've got the Torx and mini-screw drivers handy.

    BillB - Replica

    The instructions were excellent and the job of removing & replacing the hard-drive went like clockwork. A novice could handle this task easily with modest mechanical skills. Someone previously suggested putting aside several hours to do this..... I disagree as I replaced the HD & both RAM chips in approx. 10 minutes & I was pacing myself. As far as hardware is concerned, I found a total of 7 screws to deal with! You don't have to be too anal to keep track of 7 screws especially when 3 of them are captive in the memory cover. Unless you are mechanically inept, go ahead and do this simple job!

    RAIB - Replica

    Citazione da jonathan55:

    This is a difficult project. It is imperative that you read the entire guide before you proceed. Have a system in place to keep track of the screws so you know what goes where. Budget several hours for this.

    Several HOURS?!? It took me 10 minutes.

    Scott - Replica

    I just finished this installation, and it went very smoothly. Your instructions were excellent, as were your step-by-step pictures. I couldn't be happier....I saved alot of money because of IFixit, and really appreciate it!

    Amy - Replica

    Muchas Grazias, i did the steps to replug the isight cable. And its working again. Maybe doing all the steps was a bit overdressed for my problem. My only tool was a knife. Now only two parts aren´t reassemled: a little screw and a magnet. Thanks a lot again, the camera is working again!

    seb - Replica

    This was an easy installation. I am NOT a tech type, just a mom who wants a better hard drive.

    I installed the new hard drive into the MacBook and moved the old hard drive into the new housing in less time than it took my husband to put the baby to bed. Yeah, his bedtime routine with her takes longer than mine, but it's still less than half an hour.

    I just cleared off part of the dining room table, put down a towel to keep all the parts from rolling around and followed the step-by-step directions provided here. Sooo easy. Almost too easy.

    I look forward to my next MacBook repair, and I will absolutely come back to ifixit.com to get the parts and learn how to do it. I'll be here for support on my iPhone and iPods, too.

    momside - Replica

    Just did an LCD replacement on a white old model MacBook. Followed this guide to a the letter. IT WORKS! I'm commenting on my fixed mac now. Excellent guide. Things I would suggest are to read through everything first and keep a note of screws labeling etc. you'll be grateful on the return trip. Also watch the routing of the cables when working on the lcd housing and right hand side of the lower laptop. Not only have I fixed my problem. I've realized that customizing macs and doing your own repairs is relatively straight forward if you follow instructions.

    This website really empowers the apple product user. Shop around for parts, ebay is a good place to start. I got my screen for £65 (UK).

    Final word take your time and if you are replacing LCD screens expect it to take up to 6 hours.

    Also if you are replacing Samsung LCD screen it has a test port (on left back) which most replacements do not. Don't worry about it, it is nothing to do with a Mac.

    thanks again ifixit.com!

    alex Bayly - Replica

    Citazione da jonathan55:

    This is a difficult project. It is imperative that you read the entire guide before you proceed. Have a system in place to keep track of the screws so you know what goes where. Budget several hours for this.

    Best way I've found to keep track of the screws is to use an ice cube tray. Just make sure you don't knock it over by mistake ;P

    maccentric - Replica

    thursday: made the order on ifixit.com for ldc, spudger, size 0 screwdriver.

    monday: items delivered to my place in NY.

    monday night: new LCD installed.

    thank you ifixit. parts ordered were perfect LCD crisper than the original one. spudger came in handy. this manual was spot on.

    thanks again.

    -j

    NY, NY.

    jose - Replica

    The instructions were more than helpful. Very well written. I just need to be better about following them. It was a easy process, it took me about 20 minutes all together. The only thing I ran across it was putting the keyboard back in place. Make sure it's all line up before you start putting screws back in place.

    pdeoliveira - Replica

    Thanks a lot for this guide. It would have been much more difficult without knowing what to do.

    When I was done, the LCD backlight flickered somewhat occasionally. The owner said that had not happened before. I cleaned the LCD plug by blowing with a straw into it but the flickering still happened. Dunno if this was related to my work.

    darsie - Replica

    Doe's anybody know if its possible to install a second generation logic board with the core 2 duo in the first generation MacBook?

    off course I'm looking to upgrade my first gen MacBook 1,1 using the newer generation MacBook logic board, so may be one of you know whether this process is possible...

    Thank you :-)

    Dudi - Replica

    One note on the fan replacement, or really any MacBook repairs. If you fire your MacBook up and nothing happens but the sleep light is blinking then make sure your memory is seated correctly. I freaked out after installing my new fan but it turns out that all I needed to do was reseat the memory.

    jeffbacher - Replica

    THANK YOU for that great guideline! I did it step by step with my iPhone next to the workbench and it went well. One hour to open, one hour to close for me as a complete beginner.

    annokluss - Replica

    Jonathon55 was referring to the whole pram replacement. I tore apart an ibook years ago and it had less steps then this and I am quite technically adept. Going to pay for apple store to replace, not going to waste half a day doing.

    Bill Conners - Replica

    Thank you for this guide. I appreciate the time you took to photograph this and document it.

    Don't take notice of the I did it in 10 minutes brigade, replacing the HDd might take 10 minutes but the other jobs will take longer.

    Also those that are dissing the author re screws etc. The screws are different lengths. Take the commentators hint and use an ice cube tray, label it 1, 2, 3, .... and put the screws in there. THe difference if 1-2 mm is enough to have a slightly long screw go through a component and kill it.

    Again thanks.

    Flugan - Replica

    The second time i replace the heat sink glue with new stuff.

    Today, my over 10 year old mac is still running like a young rabbit. Maybe this glue replacement was helpful to keep it young.

    Keep on running for some more years my friend and big thanx to IFIXIT for all these well-made tutorials!

    Fabien - Replica

    Most of these comments DO NOT refer to the PRAM Battery Replacement — a process which does take two full hours and requires skill and patience to dismantle the MacBook to get to the point of flipping the logicboard to access (and swap out) the bizarre, old-fashioned battery.

    The real question has to be: What is this battery? Specifically, does anyone have a part number/voltage specification for it?

    If you know, please post the answer here.

    Thank you so much!

    Steve Arkwright - Replica

  2. MacBook Core Duo Optical Drive Replacement: passo 2, immagine 1 di 1
    • Lift the battery out of the computer.

  3. MacBook Core Duo Optical Drive Replacement, Memory Cover: passo 3, immagine 1 di 1
    • Remove the three evenly-spaced Phillips screws from along the rear wall of the battery compartment.

    • The screws are captive to the metal memory cover.

    • When replacing the battery casing, use a spudger to re-insert the foam cushioning behind the rear wall for propper battery spacing.

    I found the Phillips #000 screwdriver better suited to this task. Additionally there is an issue with scredriver clearance in the battery compartment. You need a stubby screwdriver or something short to get a good angle on the screws.

    cknausen - Replica

    While many guides here are good, this one is way more complex than needed. You can replace the inverter very easily by prising off the plastic bezel around the display, removing the three screws from the hinge cover, then prising off the hinge cover to expose the inverter. That is all that is needed.

    geekraver - Replica

    Reference: "prising off the plastic bezel around the display, removing the three screws from the hinge cover, then prising off the hinge cover to expose the inverter. That is all that is needed."

    Unfortunately putting it back an shred the cables to the airport card..

    Hugh1234567689 - Replica

  4. MacBook Core Duo Optical Drive Replacement: passo 4, immagine 1 di 1
    • Lift up on L-shaped memory cover, slide it to the right, and lift it out of the computer.

    Hey iFixit, I was wondering would a Mac fail to boot if this cover wasn't on?

    Alex 7532 (AM54k8s) - Replica

  5. MacBook Core Duo Optical Drive Replacement, Upper Case: passo 5, immagine 1 di 1
    • Remove the following 3 screws:

    • One 11 mm Phillips #00 in the middle of the case.

    • Two 14.5 mm Phillips #00.

    • If the screws stick in the case, you can use a magnetized screwdriver to draw them out.

    • The shorter of the three screws goes in the middle.

    why is this in the guide? there's literally no reason to do this

    Anthony B - Replica

  6. MacBook Core Duo Optical Drive Replacement: passo 6, immagine 1 di 1
    • Remove the following 3 screws from the rear wall of the battery compartment:

    • Two 3 mm Phillips #00. (A1181 has three 3 mm screws and one 4 mm.)

    • One 4 mm Phillips #00 on the right side.

    • When reinstalling these screws, press gently on the lower case to line up the screw holes.

    • These screws easily strip, so be careful while taking these particular screws out.

    When putting the laptop back together, consider doing Step 5 before Step 6. The lower case will then line up on its own.

    Otherwise, even pushing on the lower case, these screws are %#$#@$ for putting back in place.

    IronStrikes - Replica

    Great advice, IronStrikes. I reversed steps 5 and 6, and the screws went in like a charm.

    snharris - Replica

    When I reinstalled, I put the screws in the upper holes, which are for the battery cover. If you don't want to back track, be sure to use the lower screw holes at this step.

    akinderman - Replica

    on my version the longer screw was in the middle

    oliviermolody - Replica

    On my version the 3 mm screw (smaller of the three screws) was in the middle, which differs from the image.

    Brian Boudreau - Replica

    How do you get these screws out? I can't get the screwdriver to be level enough with the screws to twist them at all.

    brotato - Replica

    i use iPhone screw driver

    resurrected - Replica

    You could also use a small ratcheting bit driver and bit, or an angled ratcheting bit driver. Good bits and a ratchet can sometimes allow you to apply more torque than you could with a screwdriver. Useful if like me you might have “accidentally” overtightened something the last time.

    tthorntonuhl - Replica

  7. MacBook Core Duo Optical Drive Replacement: passo 7, immagine 1 di 1
    • Remove the two 6 mm Phillips #00 screws from either side of the right wall of the battery compartment (not the ones closest to the battery connector).

    loner on the left on mine

    RichR - Replica

    The screws are 6.3 mm

    Jens Himmelreich - Replica

  8. MacBook Core Duo Optical Drive Replacement: passo 8, immagine 1 di 1
    • Remove the four 3 mm indicated Phillips #00 screws from the front wall of the battery compartment. When working from the left, remove the 2nd, 4th, 7th and 9th screw.

    Count carefully here. If you don't remove the right ones, you won't be able to separate the keyboard assembly later.

    Art Vandelay - Replica

    The srews are 3.3 mm

    Jens Himmelreich - Replica

    I have a screw that I think is stripped, any ideas on how to get it out?

    Sean Menerey - Replica

  9. MacBook Core Duo Optical Drive Replacement: passo 9, immagine 1 di 1
    • Remove the following 4 screws from the back of the computer:

    • Two 7 mm shouldered Phillips on the far sides.

    • Two 10.5 mm Phillips toward the center.

    • Do not over-tighten these; you can cause the case to distort.

    This screws are shouldered on my MB

    Zoltan Paszinger - Replica

  10. MacBook Core Duo Optical Drive Replacement: passo 10, immagine 1 di 1
    • Remove the two 5.2 mm shouldered Phillips #00 screws from the optical side of the computer.

    • It is not necessary to remove the similar screws on the other side of the computer.

    The screws are 5.4 mm

    Jens Himmelreich - Replica

    threads are on the tips

    Igor Ratmansky - Replica

    I couldn't tighten the screws again. They kept turning. Dunno if the threads were gone or the screws didn't reach them.

    darsie - Replica

    Found it necessary to remove the corner one.

    Robert Wiggers - Replica

  11. MacBook Core Duo Optical Drive Replacement: passo 11, immagine 1 di 1
    • Starting near the display and working around to the front of the computer, pry up on the upper case. It is held with clips on the right above the optical drive. These will release with some firm lifting pressure.

    • Be careful when prying up the upper case. It's very easy to slice open a fingertip and thus provide the blood sacrifice the Mac gods sometimes require of those who insist on doing their own repairs.

    • There's a trackpad and keyboard ribbon connecting the upper case to the logic board, so don't pull the upper case off entirely just yet.

    • If you have trouble getting the clips to release, be careful that you are not prying the plastic top of the upper case away from its metal frame.

    I had a lot of trouble lifting up the right side. I had to use a great deal of force, and I hesitated for quite some time for fear of snapping the casing.

    yowsa - Replica

    Danger Will Robinson!! My upper case did NOT want to come out on the right side. I just trusted to cameronmoll and kept lifting straight up. Finally, it came loose, but it wasn't easy. Meanwhile, while I was dealing with the cable -- just had to pull up a black tab hooked to it -- I somehow managed to chip the front, top edge of the upper case -- the edge farthest from the screen -- in two places, one on the right, one on the left. So, watch that edge, it is thin!

    adamorth - Replica

    Regarding the right side, there is a series of 3-4 plastic snap in locks on that side along the optical drive, holding the case down in lieu of screws. It takes serious pressure to remove the snapped in pieces (just lift straight up). You should also make sure to line them up when you put the casing back on. Another picture might help show that portion better

    dougyfresh - Replica

    My upper case also came off with a little difficulty. There are some plastic tabs that hold the case down (4 of them). They sorta "pinch" onto 4 little bars that are part of the upper case (note, the bars appear to be metal). I worked my upper case to the left a little and it came out easier. One of the these tabs was really tight. Note: if you do this, one or more of the tabs may stay on the upper case, you'll need to move them back in place before putting the upper case back on (pry it off the upper case with a spudger, or very carefully with a flat screwdriver as to not damage it). It will slide back into a slot on the body.

    dmorrison - Replica

    Citazione da dougyfresh:

    Regarding the right side, there is a series of 3-4 plastic snap in locks on that side along the optical drive, holding the case down in lieu of screws. It takes serious pressure to remove the snapped in pieces (just lift straight up). You should also make sure to line them up when you put the casing back on. Another picture might help show that portion better

    Nicholas Stubbs - Replica

    Regarding the right side, I found that the 4 clips slide to the left more easily that pull out. However, the front right has a bar which drops into a slots preventing pulling to the left! So ... gently lift the front right (furthest from the screen), pressing just at the front end of the optical slot to bend the faceplate at that point, then gently rock the face plate back and forwards while pulling left, so the that the four clips slide out of their retainers - presto! Remember to bend the faceplate to reassemble.

    Nicholas Stubbs - Replica

    Step 11 really needs a better description. I started undoing the tape that holds the case above the optical drive slot to the metal before I read the comments and realized what I needed to do. Once you start to pull the top case up from the front, you'll reveal enough of an opening to get a spudger all the way under the metal portion of the top case next to the first snap. Once you have the spudger in, it's easy to release the snap without worrying about bending the whole topcase. Just repeat for the remaining three snaps. Once I got this technique down, it really didn't feel like I was doing anything that might damage the case.

    chaos215bar2 - Replica

    By the way... don't worry if you undo the tape. It will go right back together with a little pressure. I didn't even need to go out and buy some adhesive to fix it.

    chaos215bar2 - Replica

    I recently replaced the inverter cable. Now the power button doesn't work anymore.. but the keyboard and trackpad still do work. I already replaced the uppercase cable with no success. Does somebody have an answer to this problem?

    milanseegers - Replica

    There are 4 plastic locks on the right side which prevent the keyboard from lifting up. They slide out easily if the keyboard is moved to the left. To move the keyboard to the left you first have to release the left and front side. On the left and front side there are metal strips that are snapped in. They should release when you push the metal strips with a spudger towards the center of the computer. We had much trouble releasing one metal snap as we didn't know how to do it.

    When you reinstall the keyboard put the plastic bars in the frame at the right side of the case, then snap in the keyboard on the left and front side and finally snap the keyboard into the plastic snaps to the right. Be careful so they don't fall out before you snap them in.

    A metal piece fell out of the computer. It was a shielding of a connector on the left side.

    A tiny plastic disc (4 mm diameter) with a hole in the middle also fell out. I had little hope to find out where it belonged and it didn't seem too important, so I left it, but kept it in a minigrip bag. Does anyone know what it's for?

    darsie - Replica

    Pull straight up on the section above the optical drive. If you slide this section out, you'll have to slide it back in for reassembly, which is harder than pushing vertically.

    unthread - Replica

    There are four plastic clips above the CD slot that may come off or stay attached to the uppercase. On reassembly remove them from the upper case and locate the clips into the slots in the frame inside the lower case before lowering the upper case down into position.

    James - Replica

    Be really careful! I broke the connector easily and had to replace it.

    It is out of stock on iFixit. I found it there: https://www.amazon.it/gp/product/B01MSH3...

    poissonjerome - Replica

  12. MacBook Core Duo Optical Drive Replacement: passo 12, immagine 1 di 1
    • While holding up the upper case (from the bottom or the top), use a spudger to pry up the orange trackpad and keyboard cable from its connector.

    • Take care to pry between the black socket and the white connector. You might have to pry on both sides for it to release properly.

    • Do not pry from the bottom or the top, but from the sides.

    • If you happen to break your upper case cable when removing the upper case, we stock the cable individually and we have a guide that makes replacing it easy.

    It lifts straight up.

    Cameron Moll - Replica

    Citazione da cameronmoll:

    It lifts straight up.

    I'd suggest being careful and perhaps having help with step 12, as I have broken the connector piece at the end of the cable by pulling too hard/fast and having the connector stuck in the board and the ribbon dangling without purpose.

    Does anybody know of a good way to repair such a ribbon, or am I stuck buying new upper case units?

    o2bnited - Replica

    An extra picture or warning should be added about this... The same as you, I broke the connector. I didn't even use any force, but the pins got off the cable and now I'm forced into buying a new one. Trying to buy one from ebay as we speak. It might have been due to metal fatigue after 7 years, but it got broken none the less.

    schederpetel -

    The computer serial number and network IDs are on the underside of the top case (visible in the battery compartment.) In order to prevent misidentification in the future (for instance, while on the phone with Apple tech support), I print the info from the old top case on a sticker and affix it over the label on the new top case.

    colleenthompson - Replica

    A lot of top case replacements are due to the front edge being broken by the bumpers on the lid of the MacBook. I stick a couple of felt dots on either side of these bumpers to absorb some of the shock when the lid is slapped shut, to prevent damage to the new top case.

    colleenthompson - Replica

    I think that one extra picture should be added here. That is to say, the purpose of using the spudger (which I do suggest you should buy so that you don't risk ruining the orange cable), is to unplug a little connection. Basically your are "popping" it open. Had I known this it would have made th4e process feel a little less risky. In any case the mission was successful... Job completed in 45 minutes and my computer has wireless internet once again!!

    juztino - Replica

    Be really careful. The cable comes up really easily.

    Nick Cox - Replica

    Do NOT use a spudge!!! Just pull in the tab. Spudge Ruins the cable!

    Oliver - Replica

    The image is misleading. Don't pry it up from the front, but from the sides. Personally I used a small flathead screwdriver, but sadly - only after ripping apart the soldering on the wire/plug.

    Also, be careful to lift the white plastic plug, not the circuitboard/wire attached to it

    Magnus Bae - Replica

    I'm repairing the Black version which appears to be slightly different from the picture. There is a flexible black tab on top of the connector. All I had to do was lift up the tab with my finger and pull the connector straight up.

    David - Replica

    After reading everyone's comments, I used the narrow spudger and slid it around from the front to the right then the front to the left and it lifted up easily..

    shewearsmanyhats - Replica

    It is not clear from the repair description nor the comments if the brown cable connected keyboard is compatible with the silver cable connected keyboard. Can someone indicate clearly please what this difference means to us wishing to replace the keyboard? Does it mean there are two distinctly different keyboards, one with a brown cable and one with a silver cable?

    kenneth keen - Replica

    This is the most critical stage of removing the cable either silver or orange. It is difficult to hold the keyboard away far enough to be able to reach in and with a spludger clearly see where to pry open. iFixit of course sell these cables but if the image of the cable being prized open then fewer people would rip the cable and have to order more parts from iFixit…..we have to keep our eyes on our own ranks, in case we are tempted to again take advantage of ‘inside knowledge’. Yes, I make a good photo but here there is no place to upload to help you all. I can imagine that that cable is the source of most keyboard problems, so take it out only when very well illuminated and everything is steady so you can get the spudger into the exact place to do its job. My next repair job is a MacBook Retina 12” early 2015 - the screen blisters when left in the sunshine leaving a large black hole which expands and contracts daily. 2019 02 16

    kenneth keen - Replica

    If you have a better photo, click the ‘Edit’ button at the top right and add it to the step. iFixit guides are collaborative wikis.

    Jeff Suovanen -

    Once you have the keyboard removed, check your inverter cable plug. Mine wasn’t seated properly (hardly at all), so I reconnected the display cable and keyboard, then I turned on the power. My display was back up! I didn’t actually need the new cable after all.

    Before you move on to the next steps, just check that inverter cable plug. It’s in Step 31. It may save you some time and a big headache.

    djbillings - Replica

  13. MacBook Core Duo Optical Drive Replacement, Optical Drive: passo 13, immagine 1 di 1
    • Grasp the white plastic tab attached to the hard drive and pull it to the left, removing the hard drive from the computer.

    I've done several of these without removing the optical drive, etc, and just gone directly to replacing the hinges from here.

    bradleydad - Replica

    Citazione da bradleydad:

    I've done several of these without removing the optical drive, etc, and just gone directly to replacing the hinges from here.

    How did you remove the display portion of the clamshell without dislodging the display cable?

    o2bnited - Replica

    Citazione da bradleydad:

    I've done several of these without removing the optical drive, etc, and just gone directly to replacing the hinges from here.

    Agreed! There is no need to remove the optical drive to get the LCD out at this point.You do need to remove the hinge screws and retainers, but just long enough to pop off the plastic cover to expose the inverter. You do need to support the lid assemble a bit while doing this (an extra hand is nice if available) but it only take a second to remove the inverter cover. Then I'd put the hinges partially back together with two screws and proceed with removing the LCD panel from the frame at this point. Saves quite a bit of time and headache not having to remove the optical drive and everything in the remaining steps.

    Important thing about this repair is to take your time, moveslowly and be very organized with all your screws and parts. I use a multi-compartment organizer for all my laptop repairs and label each compartment with tape (ie. LCD frame, hinges, Bottom Panel, Inverter cover...) Makes re-assembly easy and no leftover screws in the end!!

    GURUmicro - Replica

    Step 13 should be called "Remove Hard Drive", not "Optical Drive". The hard drive is NOT an optical drive.

    Dave - Replica

    I have no need to remove the HDD. They probably suggest it so theres no data loss or something but that wont happen if the macbook has been powered off and the power supply is remove for about 2 minute. Like bradley i usually go for the hinges but usually i remove the disk drive or cd or cd rom drive. Then i unscrew all the pieces around the hinges supporting the LCD then go for the hinges. Basically thats how i replace the lcd

    Cyrus Cattani - Replica

  14. MacBook Core Duo Optical Drive Replacement: passo 14, immagine 1 di 1
    • Remove the two Phillips screws from the front edge of the optical drive.

    • The shorter screw (3 mm) is recessed nearest the RAM modules. The other is 3.5 mm.

    had trouble getting the screw on the right back in, make sure the drive is sufficiently pushed back into the case when inserting the screw

    Dave Flynn - Replica

    The left screw is 3.3 mm, the right 3.8 mm

    Jens Himmelreich - Replica

  15. MacBook Core Duo Optical Drive Replacement: passo 15, immagine 1 di 1
    • Disconnect the orange optical drive ribbon cable from the logic board.

  16. MacBook Core Duo Optical Drive Replacement: passo 16, immagine 1 di 1
    • Disconnect the newly-revealed display data cable. If there is no pull-tab on the top of the connector, it may be helpful to use a spudger to disconnect this connector.

  17. MacBook Core Duo Optical Drive Replacement: passo 17, immagine 1 di 1
    • Disconnect the (once again) newly-revealed hard drive cable.

  18. MacBook Core Duo Optical Drive Replacement: passo 18, immagine 1 di 1
    • Peel up the foil tape between the fan and the optical drive.

    • Remove the 8.5 mm Phillips screw securing the display data cable to the metal framework.

    The screw is 8.5 mm

    Jens Himmelreich - Replica

    Be careful pulling the silver tape, it does tear rather easily

    Alan - Replica

  19. MacBook Core Duo Optical Drive Replacement: passo 19, immagine 1 di 1
    • Pull up the display data cable from along the edge of the optical drive to reveal a silver Phillips screw.

  20. MacBook Core Duo Optical Drive Replacement: passo 20, immagine 1 di 1
    • Remove the 2.8 mm Phillips screw securing the optical drive.

    • The Bluetooth cable may be covering the screw; carefully push it aside before removing the screw.

    • Do not over-tighten this screw when re-mounting. You could break the plastic enclosure.

    • After removing the screw, push the metal tab backwards, towards the fan, to release the front of the optical drive.

    That screw is covered in cables. You will have to be careful and patient

    adamorth - Replica

    The screw is 2.7 mm

    Jens Himmelreich - Replica

    While trying to remove the screw with no luck I've though of turning the laptop upside down and use the power of gravity, a small black plastic item fell down and couldn't figure out where is belong (see link)

    http://img18.imageshack.us/img18/566/353...

    Any one have an idea where this belong to ?

    Thanks

    ahammadi - Replica

    Citazione da ahammadi:

    While trying to remove the screw with no luck I've though of turning the laptop upside down and use the power of gravity, a small black plastic item fell down and couldn't figure out where is belong (see link) http://img18.imageshack.us/img18/566/353... Any one have an idea where this belong to ? Thanks

    IT GOES ON THE RIGHT SIDE TO COVER THE DISPLAY CABLE.BY THE RIGHT HINGE.

    BILL - Replica

    Remember that the metal piece on the dvd-drive where the screw should go threw is moveable! Just move it into position with your screw-driver or the pointed end of your spudger.

    maltefiala - Replica

    Replacing the optical drive screw was the hardest step of the entire procedure for me. The eyelet for the screw can't be moved into position until the drive is in place, buried under cables, and in friction against the case. Sliding it into position makes a protrusion that has to be lined up with a little notch in the case at the mouth of the optical drive.

    If anyone has tips on making this go smoothly, please add; it took me probably ten minutes of gentle wiggling, removing and replacing and trying again.

    gement - Replica

  21. MacBook Core Duo Optical Drive Replacement: passo 21, immagine 1 di 1
    • Lift the Bluetooth antenna board from the right side of the optical drive.

    pay attention of litting up the bluetooth antenna, there is one very thin cable ..

    monkeyishtoes - Replica

    • Deroute the hard drive cable from along the front of the optical drive.

  22. MacBook Core Duo Optical Drive Replacement: passo 23, immagine 1 di 1
    • Lift the front edge of the optical drive and slide it up and out of the computer.

    When you put the drive back in, there is a sliding bar on the far edge of it (per perspective in photo) that goes into a notch in the computer case. The opposite end of the bar has the hole mount for a screw. So, if you're having trouble lining up that screw hole with the hole in the case, make sure the bar is sliding into place. (It's the drive screw that's covered in cables)

    adamorth - Replica

    I couldn't get the optical drive screw hole under the cables (IE: eyelet which is part of the bar) to line up for about 15 minutes... Then I read your comment.

    Be careful, if the eyelet doesn't line up, don't try to force the drive into position toward the opening. It's probably because the eyelet, which is not fixed, needs to be slid into position. It slides with the bar on the right side of the drive. Trying to push it in, I bent the bar slightly at the front so it would never line up properly. I gently straightened the bar and because of these instructions, understood how it was supposed to line up and fit - and it slipped right in. As long as you get the bar lined up right, you can gently push the eyelet forward and the bar will go into the slot and everything will line up properly. That is, you gently push the eyelet forward until it lines up with the screw hole.

    My Mail -

    Also mind the plastic grey clips that are on the "chassis". These clips are referenced in step 11 (the 1st bullet point). My clips fell out. I had no idea what they were at first or where they belonged. When sliding out the optical drive, the clips can fall out into the space that was previously occupied by the optical drive. They are easy to slide back into the "frame" of the computer. There are four of these plastic clips.

    davidhoytsimpson - Replica

    Found two gray plastic pieces loose when I got the Drive out, any idea what they are, where they go and if they are important? Great site, very helpful, love you guys.

    Dave Clark - Replica

  23. MacBook Core Duo Optical Drive Replacement, Optical Drive Cable: passo 24, immagine 1 di 1
    • Peel up the orange tape partially covering the orange optical drive cable.

  24. MacBook Core Duo Optical Drive Replacement: passo 25, immagine 1 di 1
    • Disconnect the orange cable from the optical drive.

  25. MacBook Core Duo Optical Drive Replacement, Optical Drive: passo 26, immagine 1 di 1
    • Use a spudger to carefully pry the silver metal bracket off the left side of the optical drive. Be careful not to bend the bracket, as it is very thin and bends easily. If the bracket doesn't come free easily, heating the adhesive may make prying the bracket off easier.

    used a (few) strong business cards or credit card between the bracket and drive to loosen up the glue...works like a charm

    dendeNYC - Replica

  26. MacBook Core Duo Optical Drive Replacement: passo 27, immagine 1 di 1
    • Peel up the L-shaped piece of black tape from the top of the drive.

    • You'll want to reapply this tape in the same position on your replacement drive.

  27. MacBook Core Duo Optical Drive Replacement: passo 28, immagine 1 di 1
    • Peel up the silver foil tape from the optical drive.

    • You'll want to reapply this tape in the same position on your replacement drive.

  28. MacBook Core Duo Optical Drive Replacement: passo 29, immagine 1 di 1
    • Remove the two Phillips screws securing the mounting bracket to the right side of the optical drive.

    • This bracket is designed to slide back and forth slightly, so don't tighten the screws so much that the bracket is unable to slide.

  29. MacBook Core Duo Optical Drive Replacement: passo 30, immagine 1 di 1
    • Use a spudger to pry the gray Bluetooth antenna holder off the top of the optical drive.

    • You'll want to reapply this piece in the same position on your replacement drive.

    • If you have a CD or any other object jammed in your optical drive, we have an optical drive repair guide.

Conclusione

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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Dude, I've done a little work on PCs but not on Macs. This optical drive swap-out was my first time. Super KUDOS to the folks who contributed to this guide (including the helpful notes on practically every page) and the terrific pictures...!!!! I did it in under two hours - without a hitch. THANK YOU...!!!

HappyPappy - Replica

I almost forgot. I got this SuperDrive on eBay - Item:MacBook Pro DVD±RW Superdrive Burner GWA-4080MA - $59.99. That's the one I just installed; from a place called "power_optical". What a deal...!

HappyPappy - Replica

Citazione da HappyPappy:

I almost forgot. I got this SuperDrive on eBay - Item:MacBook Pro DVD±RW Superdrive Burner GWA-4080MA - $59.99. That's the one I just installed; from a place called "power_optical". What a deal...!

i have a macbook pro 17“ bought at 2007 and its dvd burner doesn´t work anymore... this you bought does work with mine?

thank you

franK -

this guide is awesome and made the swap of the defective DVD player a breeze..

thanks for posting.

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