Intro:
Agar aapka MacBook ka front glass cracked ho gaya hai, scratches hain, ya just fresh look chahte ho — bina poore display ko replace kiye aap sirf glass panel hi naya laga sakte ho. Is guide se aap step-by-step yeh process kar sakte ho.
Tools You’ll Need:
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Phillips #00 screwdriver
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Spudger
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Plastic opening tool
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Heat gun (set on low) or hair dryer
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Suction cup
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(Optional) Guitar pick or thin plastic card
Safety & Prep:
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MacBook ko shutdown karo aur MagSafe unplug karo.
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Work area ko clean aur static-free rakhna best hota hai.
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Glass jo delicate hota hai — carefully handle karo.
Step-by-Step Instructions:
Step 1: Remove Lower Case
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MacBook ko safe surface par ulta rakhdo.
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Neche ke total 10 screws remove karo:
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7× 3 mm (short)
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3× 13.5 mm (long, hinge side)
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Bottom panel ko gently lift karo and back towards hinge point slide karke remove karo. iFixit+1
Step 2: Disconnect Battery
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Spudger ka flat end use karte hue battery connector ko logic board se gently lift karo—avoid electric discharge. iFixit
Step 3: Disconnect Display & Camera Cables
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Subwoofer or right speaker cable ko logic board se gently unplug karo.
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Camera cable ko straight and parallel (not upward) withdraw karo. iFixit
Step 4: Remove Display Assembly
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De-route camera cable from optical drive area.
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Remove few screws holding the display bracket (Phillips).
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Open display to perpendicular angle, support it and remove hinges’ T8/T6 screws. Carefully lift display without dropping. iFixit
Step 5: Heat the Front Glass Adhesive
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Display ko flat surface pe carefully lay down.
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Gently warm the black adhesive strip around the front glass edges using low heat.
Step 6: Lift Off the Front Glass
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Attach suction cup near glass edge. Pull softly.
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Use spudger to gently pry; insert between glass and LCD to detach around top/right edges.
Step 7: Remove and Replace Glass Panel
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Once edges are released, lift up and rotate glass out.
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Clean inside of glass and LCD before reassembly—dust or fingerprints are very visible.
Step 8: Reassemble Display & MacBook
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New glass ko correct position mein align karo.
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Display ko wapas base se hata-panel attach karo, hinges secure karo.
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Reconnect camera and speaker cables.
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Battery connect karo.
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Lower case wapas fit karke 10 screws tighten karo.
Final Check:
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MacBook on karo.
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Confirm karo ki glass clean, aligned, aur secure hai.
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Display clarity aur touch (if applicable) sahi hai ya nahi verify karo.
Extra Tips:
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Heat it slowly—high heat can melt rubber strip around display.
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Use a guitar pick to keep lifted edges separated until adhesive fully loosened.
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This method lets a fresh glass look without replacing full LCD — cost-effective solution.
