MacBook LCD replacement cheat

 by markyb86
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This is for anyone that needs to replace their broken LCD and doesn't have the time or patience to disassemble the entire laptop just to unplug the back light inverter power. This will require two small solder spots.
 
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Step 1: What I suggest you will need

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Soldering equipment (Solder iron, solder)
Heat shrink tubing
Small Phillips head screwdriver
Wire strippers and cutter
Double sided tape (The thin scotch kind, not foam)
Old credit card or putty knife
mkarvonen says: Sep 5, 2012. 5:11 AM
ummm. thats not cheat its just replacing the old lcd.....
markyb86 (author) in reply to mkarvonenDec 12, 2012. 4:05 AM
It's cheating by not disassembling the entire laptop and unplugging the cord, like all the other sets of directions show.
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