Replace a new macbook pro keyboard with the old

#Replace a new macbook pro keyboard with the old how to

Remove all screws securing the logic board and MagSafe board (power connector board). Most likely it will not come out clean and some sticky tape and cushion rubber will remain attached to the cover but thatвЂ™s OK. Using a sharp object carefully unglue the microphone from the palmrest assembly. You might easily damage the microphone cable connector during this procedure. ItвЂ™s possible to lift up the logic board, unplug the microphone cable, unroute the cable and remove the logic board without separating the microphone from the logic board BUTвЂ¦ it will be very difficult to install the logic board back into the laptop and connect the microphone cable. In this MacBook Pro the microphone is glued to the palmrest assembly. Remove the display cable retaining bracket. Remove three screws securing the silver grounding plate and display cable retainer. The retainer will open up at a 90 degree angle.ДЄfter both connectors unlocked, you can pull cables from the connectors.

Lift up the retainer with your fingernail. You have to be very careful with the keyboard and backlight connectors. Simply lift up the connector and unplug it from the logic board. Lift up the metal retainer securing the connector and disconnect the cable from the logic board by the black tab.Д¬onnectors 1, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 9 disconnect the same way.

#Replace a new macbook pro keyboard with the old how to

HereвЂ™s how to disconnect the display video cable connector. I will show how to disconnect them in the following steps.

Now weвЂ™ll have to disconnect all other cables from the logic board.