Screen replacement MacBook Air 13 Early 2020

Before beginning this repair, disable the Auto Boot option on your MacBook.

Auto Boot activates your Mac when you open the screen and could be unintentionally activated during disassembly.

For MacBooks that have Big Sur v11.1 or later, turning off Auto Boot may not be effective. You can continue with the steps, but remember to disconnect the battery as soon as you can access it.

1. Fully power down and unplug your MacBook charger before you start. Close the screen and flip the laptop over so it’s upside-down.

2. With a T5 screwdriver, remove these screws:

Two 7.9 mm screws

Two 7.1 mm screws

Six 2.6 mm screws

During the repair

Carefully track each screw to ensure it’s returned to its original position, preventing potential damage to your MacBook.

1. Insert your opening tool between the display and the lower case, then separate them.

2. After creating enough space use your fingers and pull the case upward to detach it.

3. Take off the whole lower case.

To reattach the lower case

Align it properly and press down firmly to secure the two hidden clips underneath. You should feel and hear them click into place.

Use tweezers to unstick the tape covering the battery connector just enough to reveal the connector underneath it.

With spudger gently push the battery connector parallel to the logic board and disconnect it from socket.

Use a T3 Torx screwdriver to unscrew the 1.4 mm screw that holds the antenna cable cover in place.

Remove the antenna cable cover.

When reassembling the antenna cable cover, ensure the side with the key aligns towards the hinge side of the MacBook Air.

Use tweezers to remove the antenna cable cover.

Using tweezers, grasp the antenna connector near its base.

Gently pull upwards to disconnect the cable.

Perform the same process for the second antenna cable.

Use a T3 Torx screwdriver to remove the two 1.5 mm screws holding the display cable connector cover in place.

Remove the display cable connector cover.

Use the flat end of a spudger to gently lift the display cable connector off the antenna board to disconnect it.

When reconnecting

Carefully align the connector and press down on one side until it snaps into place.

Then repeat the process on the other side.

Avoid pressing on the middle. Misalignment can cause the pins to bend, leading to permanent damage.

Use a T5 Torx screwdriver to unscrew the six screws holding the antenna bar in place:

Four 7.4 mm silver screws

Two 4.7 mm black screws

Place the pointed tip of a spudger into the space between the antenna bar and the display hinge.

Gently pivot the spudger against the hinge to lift the antenna bar at one end.

Repeat the same for the other side of the antenna bar. Use your fingers to carefully lift the antenna bar straight up and away from the case.

The antenna bar is lightly attached with adhesive, so you may need to apply some force to loosen it.

Guide the antenna board through the opening in the center of the antenna bar.

Take care not to put stress on the antenna bar’s ribbon cables.

Finally, remove the antenna bar.

When reassembling

Make sure the display cable is not trapped under the antenna bar.

Use a T8 Torx screwdriver to unscrew the three 4.9 mm screws on each hinge (six screws in total).

Open the screen of the MacBook as wide as possible.

Lift the MacBook and gently close the display until it forms about a 90-degree angle.

As you move the screen toward the case, the hinges should begin to shift slightly out of the case.

While keeping the display at a 90-degree angle, slide it downward, holding the rest of the MacBook steady, allowing the hinges to come out of the bottom of the case.

Carefully remove the display.

To install new screen follow these orders in reverse order.

When installing the replacement screen, the MacBook may not start until you plug in the power supply.