Introduction
You may need to replace your display if it is physically cracked, has dead pixels or permanent lines, exhibits unfixable flickering, or if you want to upgrade your resolution and refresh rate. This guide will walk you through safely installing a display replacement.
Please ensure the laptop is turned off before beginning.
What you need
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Remove all eleven 5 mm screws on the back panel with a Phillips #0 screwdriver.
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Insert an iFixit opening tool between the back panel and the chassis. Carefully pry around the edges until the plastic clips release.
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Lift the back panel off the laptop.
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With the iFixit opening tool, place the tool's flat edge into the seam where the cover meets the laptop chassis.
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Gently twist the tool or use a side-to-side wiggling motion to release the internal plastic clips.
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Once a gap is created, apply a gentle upward or outward force to "pop" the hinge cover off, working your way along the length of the hinge from one side to the other.
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To reassemble your device, follow the above steps in reverse order.
Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.
Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting or ask our Answers community for help.