Screen replacement MacBook Air 15 Early 2024

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.

During this repair, organize the screws carefully and ensure each one is returned to its original location.

Use a PL4 pentalobe screwdriver to take out the four 6.4 mm screws that hold the lower case in place.

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 six 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 next two clips.

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

Slide the pick toward the bottom-left corner, then slide it up along the left edge to release the remaining three 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 blunt-nosed tweezers to carefully peel away the tape.

When reassembling:

Reuse the existing adhesive to reattach the tape to the connector cover.

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

Note: Some screws may differ slightly, so if the T3 doesn’t fit, try using a T4 Torx screwdriver for better compatibility during this procedure.

Once the screws are removed, lift off the cover.

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

When reconnecting:

Position the press connector over the socket and press down gently on one side until it snaps into place. Then press down on the opposite side to fully secure it. You may need to adjust it a few times to achieve proper alignment.

When working on the MacBook upside down, note that the right speaker will appear on your left side.

Use a T3 Torx screwdriver to remove these screws:

Two 2.6 mm screws holding the left hinge cover

Two 1.5 mm screws securing the speaker cable cover

Start by removing the speaker cable cover. Next, use the pointed end of a spudger, inserting it into one of the screw holes on the left hinge cover.

Push the hinge cover away from the back edge to loosen it.

Lift and remove the hinge cover.

Using the pointed end of a spudger, gently lift and disconnect the press connector for the right speaker.

Use a T5 Torx screwdriver to remove the two screws holding the upper edge of the right speaker in place:

One 2.7 mm screw

One 5.5 mm screw

Then, switch to a T6 Torx screwdriver to take out the 3.5 mm screw securing the lower edge of the speaker.

Be cautious to avoid snagging the cable at the top-right edge of the speaker on the logic board, as it could tear.

Carefully lift the left side of the speaker over the frame and slide it to the left to remove it.

During reassembly:

Ensure the speaker cable is tucked beneath the left side of the antenna bar assembly before placing the speaker into its slot.

When working on the MacBook, the left speaker will be on the right side as the device is positioned upside down.

Using a T3 Torx screwdriver, remove these screws:

Two 2.6 mm-long screws holding the right hinge cover

Two 1.5 mm-long screws securing the speaker cable cover

Use tweezers to grab and detach the speaker cable cover.

Insert the tip of a spudger into one of the screw holes on the right hinge cover.

Gently push the hinge cover away from the back edge to release it.

Remove the hinge cover.

Utilize the tip of a spudger to lift and detach the left speaker press connector.

Use a T5 Torx screwdriver to take out the two screws securing the top part of the left speaker:

One 2.7 mm screw

One 5.5 mm screw

Then, use a T6 Torx screwdriver to remove the 3.5 mm screw holding the bottom part of the speaker in place.

Be cautious not to let the cable along the top left edge of the speaker get snagged on the logic board, as it could tear.

Raise the right side of the speaker over the frame and gently move it to the right to remove it.

During reassembly:

Ensure the speaker cable goes under the right side of the antenna bar assembly before positioning the speaker into its slot.

Use a T3 Torx screwdriver to unscrew the two 1.5 mm screws that hold the antenna cables cover in place.

Afterward, remove the cover.

Using angled tweezers, slide one arm beneath the metal neck of one antenna connector and gently pull it upward to disconnect.

Repeat the same process for the second antenna.

During reassembly:

Position each antenna connector over its respective socket, then press down using the flat end of a spudger until it clicks securely in place.

Use a T5 Torx screwdriver to take out the two 5.5 mm-long screws that are securing the antenna bar in place.

Carefully detach the antenna bar from its position.

A foam pad covers two screws that hold the display and camera cable cover in place. It's lightly glued on.

Use tweezers or your fingers to lift the foam pad off the cover.

During reassembly:

Use the remaining adhesive to reattach the pad. If it doesn't stick, double-sided tape can be used to secure it.

Using a T3 Torx screwdriver, take out the four 1.5 mm screws that are holding the display and camera cables cover in place.

Then, remove the cover.

Use the flat end of a spudger to carefully lift and detach the press connectors for the display and camera cables.

Use the flat edge of a spudger to carefully guide the display and camera cables beneath the logic board.

Use a T3 Torx screwdriver to remove the two 2.8 mm screws that secure the display and camera cables to the frame.

Utilize the tip of a spudger to lift and disconnect the lid angle sensor from the upper-left corner of the MacBook.

Using a T8 Torx screwdriver, carefully loosen the eight screws securing the hinges, but do not fully remove them.

Set the MacBook down with the keyboard facing the table, allowing the screen to extend beyond the edge.

Hold the screen steady with one hand while using the other hand to unscrew the eight 4.7 mm long screws that secure the hinges with T8 Torx screwdriver. Be sure to maintain a strong grip on your MacBook to prevent it from falling off the surface.

Grip the screen with both hands and carefully lift the hinges out of their slots to detach the screen.

When reassembling:

Ensure the hinges are completely open and carefully guide them into their corresponding slots in the frame.

Install and loosely tighten the eight hinge screws.

Close the MacBook and check that the new screen is aligned correctly. If it makes a clicking or snapping sound, adjust the alignment as needed.

Tighten the hinge screws securely on the new screen.

Follow these steps in reverse order to reassemble your MacBook.