Replace the LOGO Baffle on the screen with the MacBook Pro 15 "Touch Bar 2017 logo

Scritto Da: n0vem
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Replace the LOGO Baffle on the screen with the MacBook Pro 15 "Touch Bar 2017 logo

Difficoltà

Easy

Passi

3

Tempo Necessario

10 - 30 minuti

Introduzione

Strumenti

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    • Heat the logo bezel.

    • use sharp tweezers, carefully insert the screen gap, pull it out (pry the LOGO bezel sharply with sharp tweezers or blades and pull the logo bezel out and the glass will be fragile)

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    • Put double-sided tape on the back of the new bezel.

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    • Install the bezel into its original position.

Conclusione

To reassemble your device, Follow these instructions in reverse order.

Autore

n0vem

Membro da: 26/08/17

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60 commenti

I didn't manage to get it off without breaking it so had to order a new one. which was a peal and stick.

mayer -

I don’t understand, when do you need to remove this if it’s not broken already? Are there components underneath that can be replaced/fixed?

Ted -

I have a hairline at the logo baffle if i do not replace it will my screen get harmed?

Please reply ASAP?

Honey -

can u upload the photo, than I can tell u

n0vem -

Where did you buy the bezel? I have the same issue on a macbook pro 13 inch. Also, when you say “heat the logo baffle”, works with a regular hair dryer or better with something more powerful? Can the heat damage the screen?

Krazy Eight -

I bought from : https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z...

if the part is already damaged, u can remove it without heat!

n0vem -

Hi,

I went to the App Store today to have my MacBook Pro - 2017 with TouchBar- repaired and was shocked when the guy said that the final price would be not less than 700$! Only the logo baffle is cracked, like you can see on the main picture of the topic. However, he told me that it’s a part of the screen and they have to take the entire screen off to be able to change it. Sorry but, what the !&&* ? I can easily see that it’s possible change it without touching the screen - and that I could barely do it by myself-. So, was the guy an ignorant or is it really how they proceed to replace this part of the computer ?

Audrey G -

hahaha, when I went to the apple store, they told me that too…. because they don’t have this small component, only can replace the entire screen.

n0vem -

Where can you buy the Logo Baffle?

Nathalia Herrera -

Chinese shopping website called taobao

n0vem -

@n0vem Hi, I have gotten the Logo Baffle. However, i tried to heat up and take out the old one but it seems to be pretty hard to take out. May i Know you used a hair dryer to heat it up or?

xuyinloveguardian -

I did nothing to remove this part, without heat, i just pull it out the damaged pieces. just because i think use hair dryer maybe bad for my screen

n0vem -

@n0vem Hi, so you just tore it off with the tweezers? I don’t know how to remove it… And does the double sided tape hold strong, or will it fall off overtime?

Marco IsBlak -

yes, it is easy to remove, and …the tape hold very strong, never fall off, never……, and….the tape is 3M9080A, very strong!

n0vem -

Did someone already do this reparation succesfully?

brecht.verhelst -

Yes, it has even been easier than expected. Just be a little bit careful with your tweezers so you don’t damage any of the orange cables (see pictures 2 and 3). I took the 3M9080AB (black) tape which was recommended in the comment above. Result is perfect. Looks like brand new.

n0vem: Thank you so much for this guide!

Benjamin -

Does anybody know if the replacement baffles you can buy out there will fit the 2018 models?

I haven’t found some for the 2018 models, they are all for 2016/2017…

Phi Zirker -

I need help! I have followed this and all went well til 90%. At the end when the old buffer was removed my screen doesn’t work. All garbled up.

Anyone has any ideas? The cables seem to be fine. I can’t seem too see anything damaged…

Jernej -

I screwed mine up too. Cables don’t look damaged but I’m sure it’s either a tiny microscopic fault in the cables or heat damaged the display while removing the old bezel.

READERS - DO NOT ATTEMPT THIS ON YOUR EXPENSIVE MACBOOKS. It’s too easy to break something and will cost you an arm and a leg to replace the entire display. I’m an experienced DIYer, done plenty of soldering and circuit boarding as well as Mac and iPhone repairs, but this one bit me in the ass.

Kevin S -

does this work on the 2018 model aswell

meteors89 -

yes, every version of macbook

n0vem -

How do i know which baffle i should buy, i own a Macbook Pro 13” 2016 :) thanks for the tutorial! seems easy!

Andrea Jiménez -

I broke my screen… so it should be done properly. Heating I suspect is very important.

Jernej -

Can you use a hairdryer to loosen the adhesive?

Richard -

if that is really difficult to remove，you can use a hairdryer carefully ，you don't want to damage the screen。

n0vem -

I have some damage on logo baffle and my screen shows some stage light effect on bottom?

What could be the reason?

Dinesh Adwani -

Do they come with that Tape?

mitchelledwards1984 -

I have a 2018 13” model, does the one on taobao fit mine as well? And I do not have a heat gun, should i just use a hair dryer to slowly heat up and remove it?

Yuan Kang Lee -

1、you can buy any part on taobao, maybe you can find a chinese friend to help you .

2、if that is really difficult to remove，you can use a hairdryer carefully ，you can use every heat things，just stay away from the screen，。

n0vem -

you can serach “macbook screen bezel” on ebay,.

n0vem -

@n0vem could you please take a look at the crack below and tell me whether I should be worried about my screen getting harmed in the long run?

https://ibb.co/n3G2Y8p

Many thanks!

DanJaques -

i have looked that photo, you don’t have to worry, it is not a big deal ,just looks not that good

n0vem -

Will this also work on an Macbook 12 inch?

Mathijs van Roosmalen -

yes of course，they all the same structure，just diffrent size

n0vem -

Hey Bro can you PLEASE make a video on doing this? pictures help but a video would be great

The Clementine -

sorry bro，i just damaged one time ，maybe next time i can make a video when it‘s damaged again , it is really easy to done this, trust me

n0vem -

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zmY49eyn...

here

n0vem -

I wen’t to apple store for a quote on the logo baffle - apart from asking for few kidneys- they told me that the entire screen in 1 piece of class. Therefore there is no way they can just replace the chin. Mine in a mid 2018 MacBook Pro with Touchbar. But reading this article, if looks like the chin bar is a separate piece. Can anyone confirm any changes in this in 2018’s macbook models?

Mike -

It’s separate from the glass in all models as far as I’m aware. My guess is that Apple would rather opt to replace the entire screen in case a component was damaged beneath the logo baffle.

Either that or its profit 101: you can’t convince people to purchase Apple Care + if non-warranty repairs aren’t expensive.

Elijah Rodriguez -

Hello

where can you buy the new logo baffles ? thanks

laurentberetta -

i bought this on taobao , https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z...

maybe you can find a chinese friend to help

n0vem -

you can serach “macbook screen bezel” on ebay

n0vem -

Theres’ a video of it being done in YouTube ''here''. The heat seems to be an important aspect.

Jas -

@n0vem .. Is it just plastic or glass material??

Albert -

definiteily glass material

n0vem -

but i found 2 diffrent material in online shop,

n0vem -

Can I use a hair blower for this?

jocynth_24 -

an adjustable hot air gun is recommended

Ringo Hinze -

Is it really difficult? I’ve just seen a comment about having issues after making this DYI, messing the screen and so forth can anyone give me their feedback on their experience with this? What are the probabilities of messing this?

jaal44 -

請問logo擋板要去哪裡買？

hi861009 -

淘宝or ebay都有，上方的评论有写

n0vem -

Can I ask what you used to heat the baffle to get it off?

Jamie king -

Why to remove if its a just a small crack!?? we can past the new one just above it right? Why to try and break the display. ! Just paste it above it. Simple as such.

Dr.Jagadesh Krishnamoorthy -

Hi, I was wondering the same thing, because I’m afraid to damage my screen. Did you do it? If so, what are the results? Won’t the Mac not close because of the bulking of the two logo thing sticked together?

Albert -

Can you heaten it up with a normal dryer or do I need to buy the fancy iopener from ifixit or something like that? Can I heat damage other parts like the cables beneath, the display itself or even the battery?

Daniel Sta -

can you just place it on top of the cracked one?

GareBare NeverCare -

Hi. I m afraid to do what he just showed and was wondering the same thing as you, did you managed to stick it on top? If so, is it working well?

Albert -

where can I buy the piece?

Edoardo Sardara -

you can serach “macbook screen bezel” on ebay or other website

n0vem -