Screen replacement MacBook Air 13 2022

Before starting, make sure the battery is discharged to below 25% to minimize the risk of fire or injury, as puncturing a charged lithium-ion battery can be hazardous.

Turn off your MacBook Air completely and disconnect any attached cables.

Shut the display, then turn the laptop over so the bottom faces upward. Leave the lid closed until you have safely disconnected the battery.

With a PL4 Pentalobe screwdriver, take out the four 6.4 mm screws holding the lower case in place:

-Two screws with shorter threads near the hinges

-Two screws with longer threads closer to the front edge of the MacBook

During this process, keep each screw organized and ensure they are returned to their original positions when reassembling.

Attach a suction cup to the center of the front edge of the lower case.

Pull firmly and steadily on the suction cup to create a small gap between the lower case and the frame.

Once a gap forms, insert an opening pick into it.

In this step, you will feel and hear four clips disengage. If one clip doesn't release, push the opening pick in further and try again.

Move the pick toward the bottom-right corner to release the first clip.

Continue sliding the pick around the corner and up along the right edge to release the second clip.

Place the opening pick into the gap you created earlier with the suction cup.

Slide the pick toward the bottom-left corner and continue moving it upward along the left edge to release the final two snapping clips.

The back edge of the MacBook is secured by four sliding tabs that hold the lower case tightly.

Removing these tabs requires significant force, so wearing gloves is recommended to avoid injury from the sharp edges of the case.

Keep the lower case flat and carefully pull it straight away from the back edge, working one corner at a time to release the sliding tabs.

Warning: Avoid lifting upward until the cover is fully detached!

Take off the lower case.

When reassembling:

Position the lower case and align the sliding tabs with the screw heads they fit over. Press down while sliding the lower case toward the back edge to secure the tabs. The sliding will stop once the tabs are properly engaged.

If one side aligns but the other shifts out of place, adjust both sides to ensure there’s no gap along the back edge.

Once the lower case sits flush with the frame, press firmly around the edges to lock the four snapping clips into place.

Each clip will make a noticeable click as it secures.

Use a T3 Torx screwdriver to unscrew the two 1.5 mm screws holding the cover in place.

In some cases, screw variations may require a T4 Torx screwdriver instead of a T3. Be mindful of this possibility whenever working with T3 screws during this repair.

Once the screws are removed, take off the battery connector cover with tweezers.

Use a pick to carefully lift and disconnect the battery press connector.

When reconnecting:

Position the connector over the socket and gently press down on one side until it snaps into place. Then press down on the opposite side. You may need a few attempts to properly align it.

Carefully lift and remove the foam pad from the lower display cable cover to uncover a hidden screw.

Use a T3 Torx screwdriver to remove the nine 1.5 mm screws holding the four metal covers in place.

Take off the four metal covers:

- Two speaker cable covers

- One display cable cover

- One antenna cable cover

Next, remove the four screws securing the upper display cable cover:

- Two 2.5 mm P2 Pentalobe screws

- Two 2.5 mm T3 Torx screws

When reassembling:

Ensure the Pentalobe screws are properly threaded into the display cable securing bracket.

Take off the upper display cable cover and the plastic securing bracket.

And confirm the top edge of the upper display cable cover slides under the securing bracket.

Use the pointed tip of a spudger to carefully lift and disconnect both display cable press connectors.

Detach the left and right speaker press connectors.

Using tweezers, grip the first antenna connector near its base.

Pull directly upward to detach the cable.

Antenna connectors on the logic board are delicate. Be sure to lift straight up and avoid pulling them to the side.

Repeat the process to disconnect the second antenna cable.

When reconnecting:

Align the antenna connector with its socket and press down gently using the flat end of a spudger. You should hear it snap into place. It may take several attempts to align the connector correctly.

These screws are prone to stripping, so apply firm, consistent downward pressure when unscrewing.

Use a T3 Torx screwdriver to remove the two 2.6 mm screws that secure the left and right hinge covers.

Using blunt-nose tweezers, grasp the left hinge cover.

Pull the cover downward toward the bottom of the laptop and then upward to release it from its recess.

Lift and remove the hinge cover completely.

Repeat the same process to remove the right hinge cover.

Use a T5 Torx screwdriver to remove the six screws holding the left and right speakers in place:

Four 5.6 mm screws (two per speaker)

Two 3.5 mm screws (one per speaker)

Carefully lift each speaker straight upward and take them out.

Using the pointed end of a spudger, carefully lift the lid angle sensor away from the left hinge to expose the screw located beneath it.

Use a T1 Torx screwdriver to remove the 1.5 mm screw that secures the lid angle sensor cable to the left hinge.

Use a T8 Torx screwdriver to remove the two outer 4.3 mm screws from each hinge (a total of four screws).

Keep the center screw on each hinge intact for now.

Open your MacBook Air all the way.

If you intend to reuse the screen, place duct tape over the glass near each hinge to protect it from scratches during the next step.

Stand the laptop up on its side.

Use one hand to hold both halves of the laptop in place to prevent them from separating or tipping over.

Begin with the bottom hinge, and use a T8 Torx screwdriver to remove the 4.3 mm screw that secures both hinges (a total of two screws).

When reassembling:

Start by installing the hinge screws without fully tightening them. Adjust the screen to ensure it's properly centered and aligned on both sides before tightening the screws.

If you hear a click or snap when opening the screen, loosen the hinge screws and realign the screen. Ensure the screen isn’t positioned too far forward, as this can cause it to catch on the body when opening and closing.

Ensure a secure grip on both the screen and the main body, as either part could come apart and fall.

While holding the main body in place, gently push the screen away and guide both hinges out of their positions in the frame.

For reassembly:

Fully open the hinges.

Place both the main body and the new screen on their sides.

Ensure the parts are oriented correctly so the new screen will close towards the keyboard.

Carefully position the hinges into their respective slots in the frame.

Follow these steps in reverse order to reassemble your MacBook.