MacBook Pro 15" Core Duo Model A1150 Clutch Assembly Replacement

ID: 1205

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Steps:

  1. Remove the pieces of yellow kapton tape from the bottom left corner of the display.
  2. Peel the three green antenna ground straps off the copper tape along the bottom edge of the LCD.
  3. The adhesive connecting these straps to the display is very strong. An edged tool is helpful to separate the adhesive while you peel the straps off.
  4. Remove the piece of tape securing the camera cable to the LCD.
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  5. Remove the pieces of tape covering the display data cable and camera cable connectors.
  6. Carefully peel the camera cable off the foam tape along the top edge of the LCD.
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  7. Gently pull the camera cable away from its socket on the camera board.
  8. Pull the display data cable connector away from its socket on the LCD.
  9. Pull both cables parallel to the face of the logic board.
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  10. If you have a Core Duo machine, refer to picture 1 and remove three Phillips screws connecting the clutch assembly to the lower edge of the front display bezel near the display data cable.
  11. If you have a Core 2 Duo Model A1211 machine, refer to picture 2 and remove two Phillips screws connecting the clutch assembly to the lower edge of the front display bezel near the display data cable.
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  12. Remove the small Phillips screw from behind the display data cable.
  13. Remove the small rectangular steel bracket by sliding it away from the right clutch hinge.
  14. If you have a Core 2 Duo Model A1211, there is no steel bracket. Simply remove the screw and continue to the next step.
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  15. Remove three Phillips screws attaching the clutch assembly to the lower edge of the front display bezel.
  16. The inverter cable ground loop is a very thin and delicate wire. Work gently.
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  17. Push the open edge of the clutch cover away from the left clutch hinge to pop it off the clips attaching the two parts.
  18. If necessary, repeat this process for the right side of the clutch assembly.
  19. Remove the clutch assembly from the front display bezel.
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