MacBook Pro 15" (Models A1226/A1260) LCD Panel

Mon problème

I inadvertently closed the monitor while an earphone was placed on the speaker. Since I was already placing an order, I upgraded RAM and placed in a brand new battery (mine after 4 years of misuse was just... gone)

Ma solution

It took me less than two hours, and using your step-by-step guides made it plain simple. I just had to keep the removed screws lined up one next to each other, so to have them sorted correctly when I re-assembled it later.

Mon conseil

Yes... Reward yourself with a beer when the repair is done! :-P

Mon problème

After Closing the MacBook with a pen still on the keyboard, I found it necessary to replace the LCD screen.

Ma solution

I changed a LCD screen before on a Dell laptop, but, this was far more complicated. It took me by surprise how much disassembly was required. I followed the instructions exactly and the whole process went smoothly. It took me one hour and forty five minutes from start to finish.

Mon conseil

I used a seven day pill box (free at local pharmacy) to separate all the screws that were removed in the process. At each step, I placed the screws in a different compartment. It made it easier to find them during reassembly.

Mon problème

A sharp object collided with our screen at an accelerated rate, causing a cracking/shattering of the LCD screen.

Ma solution

The first estimate of repair at an undisclosed store was $1,200, then at another undisclosed store $460, and thankfully to ifixit the final cost was only $250.

The repair went great! I have little to no electronic experience or tools but a willing friend came over and the two of us went step by step through the ifixit guide. It was a seamless procedure with clear confidence inspiring instructions.

Mon conseil

You can do it! and ifixit can help!

*a second fully operational computer is helpful to view ifixit guides during the repair

Mon problème

the display screen of macbookpro was showing a rainbow of colors when turned on. One corner would flash boxes constantly while booting up.

Ma solution

Repair was flawless. There were a few stubborn connections that needed to be removed with lots of patience.

Mon conseil

Breathe in deeply and out counting to 10 before continuing any parts removal on laptops.

Mon problème

I tripped in the terminal at Detroit Metro Airport, fell and landed on my Macbook, cracking the LCD screen. Apple wanted $1200 to fix it!?

Ma solution

The repair went flawlessly. The instructions are phenominally detailed. The tools I ordered for assembly made the process easier than I expected.

Mon conseil

The one key is to be VERY organized with the parts you take off. Have a container for each set of screws you take off and keep the containers lined up in the order you took them off.