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MacBook Pro 15" Core 2 Duo Models A1226 and A1260 Front Display Bezel Replacement

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  1. MacBook Pro 15" Core 2 Duo Models A1226 and A1260 Front Display Bezel Replacement, Battery: passo 1, immagine 1 di 3 MacBook Pro 15" Core 2 Duo Models A1226 and A1260 Front Display Bezel Replacement, Battery: passo 1, immagine 2 di 3 MacBook Pro 15" Core 2 Duo Models A1226 and A1260 Front Display Bezel Replacement, Battery: passo 1, immagine 3 di 3
    • Use your fingers to push both battery release tabs away from the battery, and lift the battery out of the computer.

    Before start, make a clone of your old HD into the new one, if you don't want to initiate a fresh copy. (Carbon Copy software is good).

    ColmillodeChile - Replica

    Besides using WD 500GB models, are the WD 640GB and WD 750GB (the 9.5mm thickness model) good to go for? I am still considering as I have heard from other websites on the computer does not draw enough power to power up the 640 and 750 as it has the clicking sound and the rainbow keeps appearing. Anyone has install one before yet?

    Please advice. Appreciated! Thanks a million to all the Mac gurus out there!

    Danny Lim -

    Citazione da ColmillodeChile:

    Before start, make a clone of your old HD into the new one, if you don't want to initiate a fresh copy. (Carbon Copy software is good).

    What is this about removing the PRAM battery causing a reinitialization of the HDD? For serious?

    Adrian - Replica

    No, that's nonsense

    max damage -

    Citazione da Adrianthomaspre:

    What is this about removing the PRAM battery causing a reinitialization of the HDD? For serious?

    Wait, I misunderstood you. I thought the comment was directed at the PRAM battery removal page. Silly me.

    Nevermind. Yes, it is always a good idea to backup one's data before doing stuff like this. I never do, and have never had any problems, but it's still a good idea.

    Adrian - Replica

    The two screws removed in step 3 should not be mixed with screws in steps 5 through 7. Though similar, they are actually slightly shorter and have a bigger head. If you put the longer screws back in here when reassembling, the button to unlatch the top will not work properly.

    Doug - Replica

    Citazione da Doug:

    The two screws removed in step 3 should not be mixed with screws in steps 5 through 7. Though similar, they are actually slightly shorter and have a bigger head. If you put the longer screws back in here when reassembling, the button to unlatch the top will not work properly.

    I think you may have commented on the wrong page. This page only has 3 steps, and the screws are removed in step 2, not 3.

    (Installazione della memoria RAM nel MacBook Pro Core 2 Duo da 15" modelli A1226 e A1260)

    Don - Replica

    I'm not sure how the user notes get attached to the various procedures here, but my comment does seem to show up properly when viewing the steps for Hard Drive Replacement. However, the number of the step may be off if viewed as part of another procedure.

    Citazione da Don:

    I think you may have commented on the wrong page. This page only has 3 steps, and the screws are removed in step 2, not 3.

    (Installazione della memoria RAM nel MacBook Pro Core 2 Duo da 15" modelli A1226 e A1260)

    Doug - Replica

  2. MacBook Pro 15" Core 2 Duo Models A1226 and A1260 Front Display Bezel Replacement, RAM Shield: passo 2, immagine 1 di 2 MacBook Pro 15" Core 2 Duo Models A1226 and A1260 Front Display Bezel Replacement, RAM Shield: passo 2, immagine 2 di 2
    • Remove the three identical 2mm Phillips screws from the memory door.

    • Lift the memory door up enough to grip it and slide it toward you, pulling it away from the casing.

    These screws are different from the rest, they should be kept separate from the others.

    foregoing-celery - Replica

    Replacing RAM on an A1226: The instructions said Phillips #00, but the screwdriver that fit the RAM Shield screws for me was a Phillips #0.

    dlyons - Replica

    Concur, my screws were Phillips #0 as

    Lee Haelters - Replica

  3. MacBook Pro 15" Core 2 Duo Models A1226 and A1260 Front Display Bezel Replacement, Upper Case: passo 3, immagine 1 di 1
    • Remove the two 2.8 mm Phillips screws in the battery compartment near the latch.

    These screws are different from the rest, they should be kept separate from the others.

    foregoing-celery - Replica

    Keep these two Philips screws separate. The screws are approximately 0.5mm shorter in length. When using one or two of the other longer screws in the battery compartment when reassembling, the lid will not open because the screw(s) do yam the lid button.

    Peter van Nes - Replica

    I had a logic board replaced by Apple (bad nVidia GPU), and believe it or not the Apple tech mixed up the screws. My latch did not work as good until I discovered and swapped the misplaced screws.

    madmaxmedia - Replica

    No believe it or not about it! I had same board replacement job done, and a screw was angled and crossthreaded, and the memory cover was hacked into place with insulating sheet lifted and crumpled.

    Lee Haelters -

    I removed the memory here as you would normally if you were changing it.

    Mike Matthias - Replica

    Use #00 phillips bit

    Jace - Replica

  4. MacBook Pro 15" Core 2 Duo Models A1226 and A1260 Front Display Bezel Replacement: passo 4, immagine 1 di 1
    • Remove the following 6 screws:

    • Two 10 mm T6 Torx screws on either side of the RAM slot.

    • Four 14.5 mm Phillips screws along the hinge.

  5. MacBook Pro 15" Core 2 Duo Models A1226 and A1260 Front Display Bezel Replacement: passo 5, immagine 1 di 1
    • Remove the four 3.2 mm PH00 Phillips screws on the port side of the computer.

    If you are using a muffin pan to keep removed parts separate (a method I recommend highly), note that Steps 5, 6, and 7 involve removing the same size screwโ€”and thus you can put them all in the same pile. This is unlike just about every other part you will remove during this procedure.

    Matt McCaffrey - Replica

    Using shot glasses!

    peterbcpa -

    If you are a mac newbie like me take care when you reassemble not to insert a screw in the DVI display port screw holes (shame). I cannot manage to get it out anymore.

    tai manu - Replica

    I did the same thing once, and eventually got it out. Try tweezers, a screwdriver, magnets, holding the MBP on its side so gravity is working with you, etc. Eventually the little bugger will come out, you just have to keep working at it.

    madmaxmedia -

    It would be a good idea to put some sticky tape on those two DVI display port holes, so that you never make the mistake to insert (when reassemble) any of the screws!

    genik - Replica

    RE: Misplaced Screws in the DVI port, I was upgrading an early 2008 MacBook Pro with an SSD to get some more life out it, and sure enough, misplaced one of these small screws into the DVI port upon reassembly. Screwdrivers, shaking, gravity... nothing worked. UNTIL I went to my dad's house and his super-comprehensive workbench, where he found a small, high-pull magnet and the little bugger flew right out. Refrigerator magnets won't cut it, you will need a more powerful magnet, such as these: http://www.kjmagnetics.com/products.asp?...

    Hope this helps someone... it was an easy solution to a frustrating problem

    John Lee - Replica

  6. MacBook Pro 15" Core 2 Duo Models A1226 and A1260 Front Display Bezel Replacement: passo 6, immagine 1 di 1
    • Rotate the computer 90 degrees and remove the two 3.2 mm Phillips screws from the rear of the computer.

  7. MacBook Pro 15" Core 2 Duo Models A1226 and A1260 Front Display Bezel Replacement: passo 7, immagine 1 di 1
    • Rotate the computer 90 degrees again and remove the four 3.2 mm Phillips screws from the side of the computer.

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    • Do not yank the upper case off quickly. The case is attached to the logic board via a ribbon cable.

    • Lift up at the rear of the case and work your fingers along the sides, freeing the case as you go. Once you have freed the sides, you may need to rock the case up and down to free the front of the upper case.

    • There are four plastic clips above the DVD slot, and another above and to the left of the IR sensor. These clips can be very difficult to disengage without prying. They can also be difficult to re-engage during reassembly.

    • Reassembly Tip: Press down firmly on the tip of the top case above the location of each clip until you hear a snap to reseat them in their slots.

    • Reassembly Tip: The two center DVD clips will rarely snap back into place properly without help, and downward pressure will instead simply deform the frame around the DVD slot. Support the frame by inserting a plastic spudger into the DVD slot directly under the clip location until it is snug, then press down until you hear the snap.

    The clips above the DVD slot (below the deck palm rest) are an absolute bear. They're hard to get released, and even harder to get back locked when you reassemble. (I've read to tilt the deck toward you when reassembling, inserting the front edge first, and press about an inch back from the edge to get all the front clips locked first before lowering the rest (back) of the deck.) No success for me yet, best of luck.

    sonofray - Replica

    I thought these two videos did an excellent job of showing the technique of removing and replacing the drive.

    MacBook Pro/PowerBook Keyboard Replacement (Part 1 of 3):

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jUonF9OSv...

    MacBook Pro/PowerBook Keyboard Replacement (Part 3 of 3):

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWeFXWXpp...

    After watching that, I had the keyboard replaced in 2 minutes.

    Chris -

    the technique you describe of putting the front down first, is exactly what I did and it worked well

    dillonsavard -

    Those clips on the front edge are very challenging. I have a set of nylon pry tools that are for taking apart car dashboards without scratching the vinyl or plastic. I was able to get a long one in from the side and twist it which freed the clips without damaging the plastic on the upper case or the aluminum on the lower case.

    Putting it back together presented another challenge. When I first re-assembled it I think I pushed too hard over the DVD slot and accidentally bent the metal down. I was able to bend it back up using a thicker part of those same nylon pry tools, and then i was able to get it snapped back down successfully. Had I known this would happen, I would have just put the nylon tool in the slot to reinforce the metal as I was snapping the case back down.

    Nick - Replica

    As everyone has said, the front clips by the DVD can be really tight. Use the spudger to pry the top and bottom halves apart. Slow work it in from one side to separate the top and bottom.

    When reassembling the case, work the front clips by the DVD drive back in first. Once you slide them back in, the rest of the case fits easily.

    Ted Wise - Replica

    i've used an old atm card, it works fine.

    rotarypot - Replica

    I had a lot of trouble with getting those clips to lock in place again when reassembling. The way I eventually did it was to wedge something into the front of the CD/DVD slot so that I wouldn't warp the laptop casing. I used the end of a pen; when wedged in the tip of the pen was the right height to not support the casing above and below the CD/DVD slot and not allow it to warp.

    I simply ensured the pen was aligned with one particular clip, lifted the laptop slightly, and squeezed the top and bottom edge of the laptop casing very firmly at that point. Each clip clicked in quite easily doing it this way. Just remember to move the pen (or whatever you are using) along to whichever clip you are clicking in.

    David - Replica

    You're on the right track David. But what works really good is something that gets more surface area contact than the pen--I carefully insert a stack of 3" square post-it notes about 3/8" into the slot. And because they're stacked, you can easily add/subtract post-its to get as tight a fit as possible. Then, assuming you have everything lined up, use quite a bit of downward pressure. You should hear a few snaps as the clips reseat.

    Citazione da David:

    I had a lot of trouble with getting those clips to lock in place again when reassembling. The way I eventually did it was to wedge something into the front of the CD/DVD slot so that I wouldn't warp the laptop casing. I used the end of a pen; when wedged in the tip of the pen was the right height to not support the casing above and below the CD/DVD slot and not allow it to warp.

    I simply ensured the pen was aligned with one particular clip, lifted the laptop slightly, and squeezed the top and bottom edge of the laptop casing very firmly at that point. Each clip clicked in quite easily doing it this way. Just remember to move the pen (or whatever you are using) along to whichever clip you are clicking in.

    John Kassler Niemann - Replica

    John, I didn't think of that. But yeah you are right, it would give it a lot more support.

    David - Replica

    I have none of the problems above just was very careful, but inserting the palm rest in first does most of the work , gently does it looking at the alinement of the clips as you go straight in she goes!

    swissgrip - Replica

    I would agree with everyone that the clips above the DVD drive are very temperamental. They came off easily for me but were a pain getting to clip back in place correctly.

    Make sure you have the front clipped on securely before screwing the case back together otherwise the lid will not close properly.

    Nicolas - Replica

    I have taken apart quite a few laptops but this is my first Mac. This confirms my statements, to anyone that will listen, that these are the most "exquisite" machines ever produced. I just performed these HDD Replacement steps and with appropriate fear and trepidation popped the clips off. It would have been very helpful if someone had mentioned that they come straight up. I wasn't sure so I wiggled and (carefully) pried with the spudger until one of them went "POP". The credit card idea was helpful but my card was pretty soft so I didn't dare use it with too much force. When I got the top cover loose I just leaned it back against the screen so as not to take a chance on damaging the cable. Reassembly was according to the notes, but again the spudger was perfect if inserted into the drive slot (careful on the felt!) to support the base of the clips. Thanks to all for the notes. BTW; Prayer helps!

    mikedotten331 - Replica

    There is a fifth plastic clip between the IR sensor and the screw hole. (ie. 1 cm left of the IR sensor)

    foregoing-celery - Replica

    On the top of the case mark the center of each of the four clips that are over the CD slot and the one clip to the left of the latch with a pencil. When re-installing the top case apply pressure over the clip to the left of the latch until you hear a snap. For the four clips over the CD slot, upend the entire case. Then insert the flat end of the spudger into the CD slot under the center of each clip. Apply pressure from the top of the case while providing support with the spudger in the CD slot until the clip snaps in. This will minimize the chances of bending the CD slot which would prevent CDs from ejecting.

    danno - Replica

    Take care reassembling new the DVD drive. It's easy to bend the top piece of metal down (the one that engages the clips) and your DVD can get stuck occasional ejecting. Very annoying. Maybe give it a little prophylactic bend upward. I placed a blunt letter opener in the slot and torqued it, while applying downward pressure from the top deck... This allowed the clips to engage nicely without bending this piece down.

    davidkkim - Replica

    I use the iSesamo tool to loose the clips, its a very good tool for this and many other things (I donยดt work for iSesamo or iFixit hehe).

    araujogac - Replica

    i've used both of my inch nails, it works fine as well. no trouble to report.

    Caroline Masson - Replica

    i used a pry tool i had left over from replacing the screen on my iphone, any flat stiff item, like a credit card would work. watch the youtube video linked above, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jUonF9OSv..., skip ahead in the video to 4:57 where you see her use a pry tool. I had no problem separating and reassembling this section. Only issue i had was the two screws in the battery area. Only one of them would grab, so I left the other one out.

    owenmhv - Replica

    Here is an additional video showing how to remove the cables for both the left and right fans. At time 2:00 in the video he starts to work on the left fan. This video will help prevent you from attempting to detach the cables incorrectly.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=apn3j3mAR...

    owenmhv - Replica

    I've opened these up many, many times, and by far the easiest method I have found to disengage the front clips is as follows:

    Lift up the top case by the rear corners near the hinge, keep lifting so the top case is tilting towards you. You will feel some resistance, but keep lifting and you will hear the clips disengage with a 'snap'. Doing it this way should not bend the top case metal or loosen the spacing between the top case metal and plastic trim. The clips will not break, they will still engage when you put the top case back on.

    It basically takes me 5 or 10 seconds to take off the top case now, and the case goes back on nice and tight as before.

    YMMV and all that, but that's my experience.

    madmaxmedia - Replica

    Thank you for all the advance warnings, I had no issues with replacing the case. It just snapped into place with a little help from the spudger.

    acuella - Replica

    You're welcome! I was the one who added the spudger tips, as I had a devil of a time making the DVD drive clips snap back into place without one when I followed this guide.

    CaptFrost -

    Hello,

    I didn't have much problems reassembling the MacBook. Thanks a lot!

    For the hard reassembly part with the clips: I pushed quite hard with both thumbs directly over the place where the clips are. You need to figure out exactly where they are, but it worked well.

    I repeat it to make it clear: I pushed from the top on the location under which the clip sat, with two thumbs after having checked that the lid was well in place.

    My tools were one spudger and a basic tech toolkit from iFixit.

    Thanks a lot!

    momogingins - Replica

    I had not problem easing GENTLY the top case from the computer even around the DVD but I didn't understand how easy it was to disconnect the top case from the mother board. TAKE CARE HERE. It will make reassembly much easier it YOU get to disconnect the plug. See my note on step nine

    reb - Replica

  9. MacBook Pro 15" Core 2 Duo Models A1226 and A1260 Front Display Bezel Replacement: passo 9, immagine 1 di 2 MacBook Pro 15" Core 2 Duo Models A1226 and A1260 Front Display Bezel Replacement: passo 9, immagine 2 di 2
    • Disconnect the trackpad and keyboard ribbon cable from the logic board, removing tape as necessary.

    • Note: It is possible to replace the hard drive without disconnecting the keyboard from the chassis, but it will need to be held upright to keep it out of the way, while still allowing you both hands to work on the drive removal.

    • Be careful when removing the keyboard-trackpad ribbon cable to ensure that the rear of the upper case is disengaged from the area near the hinge. It is easy to accidentally bend the screw receivers on either side of the keyboard.

    • Remove the upper case.

    If you does not have the spudger, use the Dremel to file a wooden piece

    (Chinese stick maybe) to transform in a spatula. Works fine for me

    ColmillodeChile - Replica

    If you don't have the magic "spudger," try using a plastic (eating) knife.

    jpkjpkjpk - Replica

    I read that you can actually also use the corner of a credit card. I didn't have a spudger and this worked perfectly for me. If you hold the card quite close to the corner and it has just the right amount of flex.

    David - Replica

    You may be able to unplug the ribbon connector by lifting each end of the tape.

    MrSafety - Replica

    Where can I get the cable from step 9 above?

    just broke it!

    Derry Manley - Replica

    That cable is attached to the upper case. It can be found here for the A1226 and here for the A1260.

    Andrew Bookholt -

    To unplug the cable, pull the black connector straight up from the logic board.

    Robert MacLeay - Replica

    These are instructions for the right Fan. Step 9 mentions the hard drive not the right fan.

    karen - Replica

    I didn`t need to unplugged the cable to change the right fan. As Karen wrote above, it is for a fan to change not necessary.

    Caroline Masson - Replica

    I chose not to disconnect this ribbon cable. I used a chopstick to prop open the front panel; just gently place in lower right corned of case and upper right corner inside the top panel. Saves the risk of disconnecting.

    jimmora - Replica

    I didn't look well before the plug connecting top case to motherboard (see my note in step 8). When it came time for assembly it took a while for me to figure out when the plug connected in the motherboard. Take care on step 8 so that YOU have to make the disconnection in step 9. Then reassembly on this step will be much easier.

    reb - Replica

    Step 9, 2007 Mac Book Pro right fan replacement. Itโ€™s not necessary to disengage the keyboard ribbon, you can just tilt the upper shell back and support it against the screen. Be sure not to put tension on the ribbon and to check that the ribbon โ€œplugโ€ is seated securely on the base before reinstalling the top shell.

    These instructions were really great. For $15 I got a used fan off eBay and a Torx T6 driver and Phillips 00 driver from the hardware store. Thanks also for the comment about marking where the plastic clips are by the DVD and IR slot with pencil. When reassembling I slotted a piece of wood (kebab skewer) into the DVD slot and pressed down on the pencil mark with the eraser end of the pencil.

    My 10 year old MacBook Pro is going strong. Thanks for these very much. It was fun to do as well.

    Kirsten - Replica

    Hello, I have a MacBook like this but I have seen that in the part of the RAM on the right there is an elongated chip, I don't have it, that could cause the problem of no connection, what is the name of that chip, thank you

    Trepas - Replica

  10. MacBook Pro 15" Core 2 Duo Models A1226 and A1260 Front Display Bezel Replacement, Display Assembly: passo 10, immagine 1 di 1
    • Disconnect the two or three antenna cables attached to the Airport Extreme card. Depending on your model, one of the three cables may be unused and capped with a black shrink tube.

    • Apple was kind enough to include a label showing where each color antenna cable plugs in - just make sure to look at this when reconnecting the antenna cables.

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    • Deroute the Airport antenna cables from their channel in the left speaker.

  12. MacBook Pro 15" Core 2 Duo Models A1226 and A1260 Front Display Bezel Replacement: passo 12, immagine 1 di 1
    • Disconnect the iSight cable from the logic board by sliding the cable to the left and out of its connector.

  13. MacBook Pro 15" Core 2 Duo Models A1226 and A1260 Front Display Bezel Replacement: passo 13, immagine 1 di 1
    • Support the display with one hand while removing the following screws:

    • One 9.5 mm silver T6 Torx screw with threads on only 3 mm of the shaft on the inside of the display hinges.

    • One 9.5 mm silver T6 Torx screw with threads on the entire shaft on the outside of the left hinge.

    • One 9.2 mm full thread T6 Torx screw securing the iSight cable ground loop to the fan.

    When reassembling, ensure that the inverter and iSight cable bundle is underneath of the airport antenna cable bundle.

    Erik A - Replica

    For some reason I am having trouble removing the inside Torx screws on both display hinges (One 9.5 mm silver T6 Torx screw with threads on only 3 mm of the shaft on the inside of the display hinges). The screws are both loose and turn easily but they won't come out of the hinges. I've tried pulling on the display while rotating my Torx screwdriver counterclockwise but that won't work.

    Has anybody else experienced this problem?

    Maybelle Kusumoto - Replica

  14. MacBook Pro 15" Core 2 Duo Models A1226 and A1260 Front Display Bezel Replacement: passo 14, immagine 1 di 1
    • Disconnect the inverter cable from the left I/O board by placing a spudger beneath the cable and lifting up.

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    • Disconnect the display data cable from the logic board.

    • Remove the foam bumper from the top of the right hinge of the display.

  16. MacBook Pro 15" Core 2 Duo Models A1226 and A1260 Front Display Bezel Replacement: passo 16, immagine 1 di 1
    • Remove the silver 9.2 mm T6 Torx securing the ground loop in the display data cable to the casing.

  17. MacBook Pro 15" Core 2 Duo Models A1226 and A1260 Front Display Bezel Replacement: passo 17, immagine 1 di 1
    • Support the display with one hand while removing the following screw:

    • One 9.5 mm silver T6 Torx screw with threads on only 3 mm of the shaft on the inside of the display hinges.

  18. MacBook Pro 15" Core 2 Duo Models A1226 and A1260 Front Display Bezel Replacement: passo 18, immagine 1 di 1
    • Grasp the display assembly on both sides and lift it up and out of the computer.

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    • Remove the 4.5 mm Phillips screws from the lower left and right corners of the display (two screws total). These screws have a .8 mm thick head.

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    • Insert the flat end of a spudger perpendicular to the face of the display between the plastic strip attached to the rear bezel and the front bezel.

    • Do not insert your spudger between the plastic strip and the rear bezel.

    • With the spudger still inserted, rotate it away from the display to separate the front and rear bezels.

    • Work along the right edge of the display until the rear bezel is evenly separated from the front bezel.

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    • Insert your spudger between the front and rear display bezels at the lower right corner of the display.

    • Pry the rear bezel away from the front bezel to slightly separate the bottom edge of the rear display bezel.

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    • Insert the flat end of a spudger into the gap between the rear display bezel and the clutch cover.

    • Twist the spudger to separate the lower edge of the rear display bezel from the clutch cover.

    • Work along the lower edge of the rear bezel until it is evenly separated from the clutch cover.

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    • Now that the right and bottom edges of the rear bezel are slightly separated from the front bezel, use a spudger to pop the rear bezel off the tabs near the lower right corner of the display.

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    • Insert the flat end of a spudger between the front bezel and the plastic strip attached to the rear bezel near the screw holes at the bottom corners of the display.

    • Rotate your spudger toward the rear bezel to separate it from the front bezel.

    • If necessary, continue separating the left edge of the rear bezel off the tabs on the front display bezel.

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  26. MacBook Pro 15" Core 2 Duo Models A1226 and A1260 Front Display Bezel Replacement, LED Driver Board: passo 26, immagine 1 di 1
    • Use the tip of a spudger to lift the LED driver board out of the clutch cover.

  27. MacBook Pro 15" Core 2 Duo Models A1226 and A1260 Front Display Bezel Replacement: passo 27, immagine 1 di 1
    • Disconnect the backlight cable by pulling its connector away from the socket on the LED driver board.

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    • Do not put any excessive strain on the LED driver cable ground loop. It is a very thin and delicate wire that is easily broken.

    • Disconnect the LED driver cable by pulling its connector away from the socket on the inverter board.

    • Remove the LED driver board and set it aside.

  29. MacBook Pro 15" Core 2 Duo Models A1226 and A1260 Front Display Bezel Replacement, Clutch Assembly: passo 29, immagine 1 di 2 MacBook Pro 15" Core 2 Duo Models A1226 and A1260 Front Display Bezel Replacement, Clutch Assembly: passo 29, immagine 2 di 2
    • Remove the two pieces of kapton tape covering the display data cable.

    • Remove the strip of tape securing the iSight cable to the LCD.

    • Peel the three antenna straps off the lower edge of the LCD.

  30. MacBook Pro 15" Core 2 Duo Models A1226 and A1260 Front Display Bezel Replacement: passo 30, immagine 1 di 1
    • Disconnect the display data cable by pulling its connector toward the bottom edge of the display, away from the socket on the LCD.

  31. MacBook Pro 15" Core 2 Duo Models A1226 and A1260 Front Display Bezel Replacement: passo 31, immagine 1 di 1
    • Remove the two Phillips screws securing the ground straps for the display data cable and LED driver board cable to the clutch cover.

  32. MacBook Pro 15" Core 2 Duo Models A1226 and A1260 Front Display Bezel Replacement: passo 32, immagine 1 di 1
    • Remove the Phillips screw hidden behind the display data cable.

  33. MacBook Pro 15" Core 2 Duo Models A1226 and A1260 Front Display Bezel Replacement: passo 33, immagine 1 di 1
    • Remove the three Phillips screws behind antenna straps along the bottom edge of the display.

  34. MacBook Pro 15" Core 2 Duo Models A1226 and A1260 Front Display Bezel Replacement: passo 34, immagine 1 di 1
    • To remove the clutch assembly, first insert the flat end of a spudger into the gap between the clutch hinge and the clutch cover where the cables exit.

    • While prying the clutch assembly away from the clutch hinge with your spudger, use a plastic opening tool to increase the gap between the clutch cover and the front display bezel.

    • Work your way along the length of the clutch cover to fully separate the adhesive.

  35. MacBook Pro 15" Core 2 Duo Models A1226 and A1260 Front Display Bezel Replacement: passo 35, immagine 1 di 2 MacBook Pro 15" Core 2 Duo Models A1226 and A1260 Front Display Bezel Replacement: passo 35, immagine 2 di 2
    • Push the clutch assembly off each of the clutch hinges and remove it from the display.

  36. MacBook Pro 15" Core 2 Duo Models A1226 and A1260 Front Display Bezel Replacement, iSight Cable: passo 36, immagine 1 di 1
    • Peel back the pieces of tape covering the iSight cable.

    • Hold the iSight cable down as you peel back the tape. It is not necessary to completely remove the tape.

  37. MacBook Pro 15" Core 2 Duo Models A1226 and A1260 Front Display Bezel Replacement: passo 37, immagine 1 di 3 MacBook Pro 15" Core 2 Duo Models A1226 and A1260 Front Display Bezel Replacement: passo 37, immagine 2 di 3 MacBook Pro 15" Core 2 Duo Models A1226 and A1260 Front Display Bezel Replacement: passo 37, immagine 3 di 3
    • Use the edge of a plastic opening tool to flip up the ZIF cable lock.

    • Slide the iSight cable out of its socket.

  38. MacBook Pro 15" Core 2 Duo Models A1226 and A1260 Front Display Bezel Replacement: passo 38, immagine 1 di 1
    • Remove the iSight cable from the display.

  39. MacBook Pro 15" Core 2 Duo Models A1226 and A1260 Front Display Bezel Replacement, Left Clutch Hinge: passo 39, immagine 1 di 1
    • Remove the four T6 Torx screws securing the left clutch hinge to the front display bezel.

  40. MacBook Pro 15" Core 2 Duo Models A1226 and A1260 Front Display Bezel Replacement: passo 40, immagine 1 di 1
    • Remove the left clutch hinge from the front display bezel.

  41. MacBook Pro 15" Core 2 Duo Models A1226 and A1260 Front Display Bezel Replacement, Front Display Bezel: passo 41, immagine 1 di 1
    • De-route the display data cable from the right clutch hinge and set it aside.

  42. MacBook Pro 15" Core 2 Duo Models A1226 and A1260 Front Display Bezel Replacement: passo 42, immagine 1 di 2 MacBook Pro 15" Core 2 Duo Models A1226 and A1260 Front Display Bezel Replacement: passo 42, immagine 2 di 2
    • Remove the four T6 Torx screws securing the right clutch hinge to the front display bezel.

    • Remove the right clutch hinge and set it aside.

  43. MacBook Pro 15" Core 2 Duo Models A1226 and A1260 Front Display Bezel Replacement: passo 43, immagine 1 di 2 MacBook Pro 15" Core 2 Duo Models A1226 and A1260 Front Display Bezel Replacement: passo 43, immagine 2 di 2
    • Remove the four Phillips screws from each side of the display (eight screws total).

  44. MacBook Pro 15" Core 2 Duo Models A1226 and A1260 Front Display Bezel Replacement: passo 44, immagine 1 di 2 MacBook Pro 15" Core 2 Duo Models A1226 and A1260 Front Display Bezel Replacement: passo 44, immagine 2 di 2
    • Peel the large piece of tape near the display latch off the top edge of the LCD.

    • It is not necessary to completely remove this piece of tape.

    • Remove the pieces of tape securing the camera ribbon cable to the display.

  45. MacBook Pro 15" Core 2 Duo Models A1226 and A1260 Front Display Bezel Replacement: passo 45, immagine 1 di 1
    • The next few steps will require you to separate the LCD from the adhesive applied to the upper and lower edges of the front bezel.

    • The adhesive is applied such that it sticks to a thin steel strip around the perimeter of the LCD. When prying your LCD away from the front panel, be sure you are separating the front panel from the steel strip on the LCD.

    • Use the flat end of a spudger to gently lift one of the top corners of the LCD out of the front bezel.

    The bezel aluminum is easily bent. I softened the adhesive by gently heating the bezel with a hair dryer. This made it much easier to separate the bezel. I tried it "cold" first, and the amount of force I needed to apply was making me nervous. I actually did the procedure twice this way, once to remove the broken bezel, and once to extract the replacement bezel from a used lid assembly.

    Scott D - Replica

  46. MacBook Pro 15" Core 2 Duo Models A1226 and A1260 Front Display Bezel Replacement: passo 46, immagine 1 di 1
    • Work your way along the top edge of the LCD, slowly prying the attached steel strip away from the front bezel.

    • Continue prying the LCD off the front bezel along the left side of the display.

  47. MacBook Pro 15" Core 2 Duo Models A1226 and A1260 Front Display Bezel Replacement: passo 47, immagine 1 di 1
    • Now that the top edge is free, slightly lift the LCD out of the front bezel for enough room to pry the steel strip along the lower edge of the LCD away from the front bezel.

    • Pry along the lower edge of the LCD until it is freed from the adhesive on the front bezel.

  48. MacBook Pro 15" Core 2 Duo Models A1226 and A1260 Front Display Bezel Replacement: passo 48, immagine 1 di 2 MacBook Pro 15" Core 2 Duo Models A1226 and A1260 Front Display Bezel Replacement: passo 48, immagine 2 di 2
    • Lift the LCD out of the front bezel, minding any cables that may get caught.

    • Front bezel remains.

    You may want to note that if you are buying your display bezel somewhere else, (iFixit's out right now, searching online will give you several sources, just make sure you are compatible) that most others don't include the iSight camera in their replacement bezels. Make sure to move yours over to the new one before putting it on.

    NoiseDamaged - Replica

    IMPORTANT! You should be aware that there is a small oval-shaped, silver magnet taped into the right side (from the front) of the display bezel about halfway up. This magnet mates with a Hall effect sensor on the upper case and signals your MacBook to sleep when the case is closed. Your replacement bezel may not include that magnet, so you'll need to be sure to move the magnet to the replacement bezel. (Learned this one the hard way.)

    gmapper - Replica

    Citazione da gmapper:

    IMPORTANT! You should be aware that there is a small oval-shaped, silver magnet taped into the right side (from the front) of the display bezel about halfway up. This magnet mates with a Hall effect sensor on the upper case and signals your MacBook to sleep when the case is closed. Your replacement bezel may not include that magnet, so you'll need to be sure to move the magnet to the replacement bezel. (Learned this one the hard way.)

    Yah I definitely skipped that one. I've been too lazy to go back in and move it over, so I have to sleep manually (command+option+eject). I've gotten used to it though and don't mind the ability to easily keep my display awake while it's closed (the only other way I know of to do this is to use a usb mouse or keyboard to wake the computer with an external display after it has already been closed). But it is definitely something people should take note of.

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    Citazione da NoiseDamaged:

    Yah I definitely skipped that one. I've been too lazy to go back in and move it over, so I have to sleep manually (command+option+eject). I've gotten used to it though and don't mind the ability to easily keep my display awake while it's closed (the only other way I know of to do this is to use a usb mouse or keyboard to wake the computer with an external display after it has already been closed). But it is definitely something people should take note of.

    Note sure if it matters to you at this point, but before I went back and re-opened the MBP to replace the magnet, I got by with using a small piece of magnetic tape (3/8" square or so) stuck to the bezel about half way up. This was strong enough to activate the sleep function.

    gmapper - Replica

    Citazione da gmapper:

    Note sure if it matters to you at this point, but before I went back and re-opened the MBP to replace the magnet, I got by with using a small piece of magnetic tape (3/8" square or so) stuck to the bezel about half way up. This was strong enough to activate the sleep function.

    actually i'm gonna do that, thanks for the tip.

    NoiseDamaged - Replica

Conclusione

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

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Some advice on re-threading some of the wires would be helpful when putting things back together. Or when you are taking the display off, pay attention to how the cables are threaded through the hinges.

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