Flexgate repair - How to fix your MacBook Pro 2016 2017 display with “Stage light” Effect

[@PhuketMyMac]

New repair method done by our friends at UKSL MacLab in the UK which replace the one shown in this video Check the following link to see their video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJbMmHyDd7qEnJI

[@MrPnew1]

Nice shout-out to Matt Julien :)

[@craigcharlestone]

Well that looks easy. Thanks Apple.

[@finnleithomczyk5292]

They want to charge me 500 euros for this. Absolutely ridiculous, rather buy a decent Windows laptop for 900+.

[@sunilchowdhary3733]

@@finnleithomczyk5292 Correct , I was quoted 47K INR for this same exact cable issue. Apple service center said we replace , we do not repair/fix.

[@DrgTheKing]

ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ시발 ㅋㅋ

[@A4rings110]

@@finnleithomczyk5292 ridiculous? Do you realize how difficult this is to do and how long it takes to complete?

[@nnnnnn3647]

Apple replace dispays for free. "five years after the first retail sale of the unit or 3 years from the start date of this program, whichever is longer." As the program commenced on May 21, 2019, this means the affected MacBook units are eligible for the program until May 20, 2022, or at latest, February 2023.

[@kelvinkwan3724]

Really disappointed tht Apple only provide free repair for 13’ inch 2016. What a shame!

[@shreyanschandak]

My screen died today and I have a 15inch MBP 2016 😢🤦🏻‍♂️

[@themusiclab2621]

@@shreyanschandak mine only has 100 charges almost new,but it will start doing it in a couple of years. I ahould sell it i get a 2018 one

[@swordfishgameboy4644]

@@shreyanschandak mine just went out today 15inch MBP 2016 too :(

[@oswaldoposas]

I have a 13’ 2016 MacBook Pro and they still declined to fix mine because it didn’t fall in the specified months for the recall in 2016 ):

[@aug4514]

@@themusiclab2621 i have a 2018 one and it has flexgate too :(

[@rishipareek4522]

At 13:55 have you soldered the two wires on point 5 (counting from left side) together or one at 4 and other at 5 ?

[@PhuketMyMac]

On the left part of the connector, each wire has its own seat on the connector. On the right side of it, 2 wires are attached together on the backlight rail. Though this method is outdated. I now prefer to merge 2 cables together by removing the insulation layer.

[@rishipareek4522]

@@PhuketMyMacthank you so much for responding …. so merging two wires with only solder or using jumper wires ? Please can you reply

[@corvettebob96]

That video was well done. I tried to solder 3 jumper wires the other day on a joycon. It went back in my back burner pile. I need to get some more skillz and maybe better soldering iron before I try again. How will this repair not break like the original cable? I am curious to see the update video.

[@PhuketMyMac]

Well if you give enough slack to the wires, they will have less constraints and won't break, at least from my experience. Now there is a new method that I've pinned and that I would encourage you to use. It's actually easier to apply but still requires some good soldering skills.

[@corvettebob96]

@@PhuketMyMac Yes, I watched that video. I like that splice technique. Both videos were well done. I am going to wait until my nephew replaces his A1707 2016 before I consider trying the repair. And am going to practice on some junk ribbons I have.

[@kunalchandoria1875]

It's an great video. But can you please make an rough diagram of wire connection that connector jack which is removed from the pcb

[@PhuketMyMac]

logi.wiki/index.php/A1706/A1708_TConn_Backlight_Pinout_(FlexGate)

[@philippinerallycross8596]

Mad skills soldering.

[@dopameen6395]

Hey what’s the green glob of insulation called, or product name??

[@andyhau522]

What is the tools and the glue used in the video?

[@PhuketMyMac]

Please check this video instead: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJbMmHyDd7qEnJI

[@aliceinhanes]

What all do I need to perform this at home? Wire, brown goo, green sealant, ext.. thank yoy!

[@AH-bl1un]

Brilliant job! Do you have wiring diagram for this? Thanks

[@maiaroberts801]

Found this: logi.wiki/index.php/A1706/A1708_TConn_Backlight_Pinout_(FlexGate)

[@PhuketMyMac]

Sorry I missed this one. The link Maia provided is the one I've used.

[@AH-bl1un]

Thanks, been looking for diagram for long time. I have 6 pcs to do!

[@CameronSamanM]

How do you keep the wire still while soldering and working on the wire?

[@PhuketMyMac]

I use my tweezers. I am not sure what you're asking but everything I do is shown in the video.

[@CameronSamanM]

@@PhuketMyMac I meant the broken flex cable how did you hold down the flex cable to solder wires onto it? Sorry, my question should have been worded better.

[@PhuketMyMac]

@@CameronSamanM No worries. I am using double sided tape. Cable is held by the aluminum piece, taped to it.

[@CameronSamanM]

@@PhuketMyMac Thank you! Also by any chance do you know where the diagram for wiring can be found I've been trying to find it online but cant seem to find it?

[@PhuketMyMac]

@@CameronSamanM Check logi.wiki

[@cosmincrintea2476]

what kind of tip do u use on your iron ? i mean the dimensions, it looks really small tip.

[@PhuketMyMac]

It's called a micro-soldering tip. I use a Hakko iron station. Can't remember the tip I've used on that video. I like to change tip all the time.

[@GPCCkitchener]

Great job. What is that green stuff you used for insulation?

[@PhuketMyMac]

MG Chemicals green overcoat pen

[@cosmincrintea2476]

hello, what kind of wires do you use? thank you for the great fix I will try it myself.

[@PhuketMyMac]

Hello, It's .1mm insulated jumper wires. Can be found on eBay/Amazon.

[@cosmincrintea2476]

@@PhuketMyMac Thanks a lot

[@limpohpoh3687]

My macbook pro 13 inch 2017 encountered the defect. Really thanks for your video for me to understand the issue, I just visited authorized apple service center, and they purposed to replace the screen without any further inspection with repair cost Usd$500 plus. Really disappointed with their service provided.

[@PhuketMyMac]

you are welcome

[@MariaMaria-gt6iz]

Hello. I also have trouble on my Macbook Pro 2017, touch bar. A year ago, it starts flickering. I do not have enough money to fix it by LCD replacement. So, what I did was when the screen starts to flicker I just close it for a few hours and use it again. It takes only 15mins before flickering again, so, as I student its kinda hassle. Then, there was this online friend of mine who told me that I do not need to have an LCD Replacement, I just need to fix the flex. So, I want to ask you, if ever I fix the flex on my laptop is it a good move? Or do I really need to have an LCD replacement?

[@PhuketMyMac]

I believe you will need the display replaced. This is the only repair that can be done which will bring brightness back. That doesn’t concern flickering and other symptoms unfortunately.

[@wesleylackemacher5555]

Have you had the critical update error after doing this? I was able to repair the issue but now have this issue... thanks.

[@PhuketMyMac]

It's an unrelated issue. Fixing the screen won't do anything else than bringing back brightness to your screen. Now, you might have damaged something while doing the repair which caused the error. I encourage you to bring your Mac to the nearest repair shop.

[@wesleylackemacher5555]

@@PhuketMyMac I am the best repair place around :) Reinstalling the OS did the trick. I was just worried as this was my first time doing this repair. The 15” I’ve fixed critical update in other ways. Thanks for the reply.

[@renaldiusbcom5619]

very inspiring , what glue is it used for?

[@PhuketMyMac]

MG Chemicals green overcoat pen

[@shishavapepaancentre4521]

hi i m wondering see your video i got macbook pro 17 screen light off please let me know how i can send it to you for repair thanks

[@PhuketMyMac]

Hi, If 17" that's not going to be the same issue. This problem affects the 13" 2016/2017 and the 15" 2016/2017.

[@LaszlovEG]

2017 15” just went out last week

[@paulsamsotha6646]

Mine just went out today. What are your plans? Or what have you done?

[@PhuketMyMac]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJbMmHyDd7qEnJI

[@paulsamsotha6646]

I ended up calling Apple support and told them that my late 2016 15" had the fluxgate problem. I mentioned the 13" backlight service program ( support.apple.com/13-inch-macbook-pro-display-backlight-service )and they told me it was only for the 13". I told them that I know a bunch of people who have the same problem with the 15" and that the only reason they were offering the service for the 13" was because people petitioned and sued over it. I also told them that I was ready to file a lawsuit. After asking to talk to a supervisor and telling her the story, she ended up giving me full service repair on my MacBook. I brought it in and they fixed every single thing wrong with my laptop (more than just the display). The total services would have costed me around $1700 if I paid for it myself. So now I basically have a brand new laptop. I think the whole lawyer thing scared her. I was actually told to do this by a Mac repair company near where I live. They specifically told me to call Apple support and tell them the problem, then ask to talk to a supervisor and mention lawyers and lawsuits. And it worked. I was so surprised.

[@Foxia777]

Now I think anyone can fix it. Thank's 😂👍

[@DrFranq]

First of all, thank you @Phuket My Mac if I had any skill I'd be trying to do this myself... Second, a question for you and for everyone else here suffering Apple's lack of accountability. I have a 2016, MBP 13 and it's screen goes COMPLETELY BLACK, when I open it beyond 45 degrees, and sometimes recovers at about 30 degrees (sometimes I have to close it all the way), which, in my eyes (ears?) sounds like it should apply for the replacement program. However when I've contacted support I get the following script: "We are only replacing your screen when it presents 'backlight issues/failure', that means, theater lights at the bottom OR no light, but WITH THE IMAGE STILL VISIBLE (they suggest shinning a flash light on the screen, and when doing do that, thry say I SHOULD SEE A VERY DIM IMAGE, which I quite frankly don't), otherwise, WE CANT HELP as this issue is not what is mentioned in the extended coverage program". So my question is, am I having a different issue here? It seems, at the very least, related. But at least here, in Mexico, this distinction is everything. Not sure if I'm experiencing 'more advanced' damage of the same issue (in which case they should own up to it) or a completely different, albeit, related issue that the company won't fix. Sorry for the wordy explanation. Any suggestions?

[@yashbgdi]

Get it looked at physically. It’s the same issue.

[@PhuketMyMac]

I agree. It’s the same issue so bring it to Apple for a free replacement

[@arashalitajiktajik4294]

Hello Phuket, My MacBook Pro seems to have a same issue ( Stage light). I took my Pro to the repair store ,and the fixer told that I should replace the whole screen. I just want to know your opinion. Do you think I should replace it or not. Could you take a look at min through shipping? Thank you

[@PhuketMyMac]

No I won't do that, too risky. Find someone local who can do the repair otherwise go for a replacement.

[@serantom]

Hello friend, can i do it on 2018 model a1990?

[@PhuketMyMac]

If same issue with backlight only then yes. But check the new repair method I did share on the pinned comment.

[@alessandrocalanna3939]

Hello, I have a Mac cBook Pro 13 inch 2017 model, and my screen flickers purple horizontal lines and blue lines. Im pretty sure this is the flexgate issue. Would I be able to get into contact with you and ship my computer to you so you can repair it for me?

[@PhuketMyMac]

Hello, That's unfortunately not something we can repair. The only repair we can provide is to bring brightness back. For lines, we don't have a solution.

[@Teihei3788]

why APPLE does not include the 2017 macbook pro into the free program!

[@PhuketMyMac]

Well... because let's put it this way: They don't give a F... about their customers.

[@nightcoder5k]

Great find. Thank you for the video. This should be a recall. Btw, can't you just buy the part? Please post the link to the part if you happen to find it. Thanks!

[@PhuketMyMac]

The cable is glued to the LED panel so the only part replaceable is the LED panel. It's a more risky operation than just fixing the flex cable so that's what we do instead. Not to mention the LED panel itself is more expensive than the repair so...

[@nightcoder5k]

@@PhuketMyMac After posting the comment, I did some more research and I now realize what you mean. Wouldn't it work if you just put a thin layer of solder on the broken areas and left the connector alone? I'm going to try this before buying a new LCD screen.

[@PhuketMyMac]

CODER QN because of the cable flexing when screen is opening, my guess is that this won’t last. But you never know if you don’t try. Though I’ll stick to my method for longevity.

[@nightcoder5k]

@@PhuketMyMac Where did you get the wires?

[@PhuketMyMac]

@@nightcoder5k On eBay: Enamelled copper wire 0.1mm

[@cosmincrintea2476]

hi, did u use a microscope for this repair ? If yes do you think it can be done with a magnifying glass too ? thank you

[@PhuketMyMac]

Hi, It depends on the magnification I guess but it is possible. I definitely use a microscope to do that repair.

[@cosmincrintea2476]

OK thanks, I will try to zoom in with my phone and use it as a "microscope"

[@iHackiDevice]

What type of insulating paste did you use in this? The green/blue paste

[@PhuketMyMac]

MG Chemicals green overcoat pen

[@anandwhosthat]

had this happen to me today on the 2016 MBP, its still working at all angles though - my question being could I keep using my mac like this or is it a matter of time before the display totally shuts off!

[@gbengaanifowoshe634]

Anand Kapur it's a matter of time before the display goes off. I also use a 2016 MBP and it's pretty bad now.

[@BekBobek]

@@gbengaanifowoshe634 it just happen to me, but mine is MBP 13" 2017... so the solution is to repair the cable or changed the entire screen ?

[@fazrulrahmanM]

Display replacement is available for macbook pro 2016 model. you can check with apple service center and get it fixed for free

[@anandwhosthat]

Yep, happened a few days ago.. The dreaded death of the back light.. Ridiculous.. I had a half hour conversation with customer care where they refused to acknowledge that Apple screwed up big time. This is a company I have lost all respect for. Steve Jobs was Apple not Tim Cook and his bunch of goons. 50 k for a brand new screen.. Fk that. Bye bye Apple.

[@anandwhosthat]

@@fazrulrahmanM not for 15 inch mbps

[@GetGood5]

Won't those wires break in the same way as the original flex cable?

[@PhuketMyMac]

Everything breaks at some point... That's the best method I've found to fix these screens. So it's better than buying a new screen. My first repair was done more than 6 months ago now and I haven't heard of the person yet.

[@eat.sleep.robotics.repeat]

Same thing happened to my daughter’s computer awhile back. They wanted so much money to fix a basic latent defect that is obviously a design issue that we moved to a Windows machine. Now, the past 2 computers have been Lenovo and Alienware. The next one is probably going to be Alienware or Asus....They are making too much money to care for us customers until we leave.

[@PhuketMyMac]

Good call

[@cosmincrintea2476]

What do you use to clean after the Flux?

[@PhuketMyMac]

Isopropyl Alcohol

[@cosmincrintea2476]

@@PhuketMyMac thanks

[@mahmoudnadi9683]

Wonder if it's better to just extend the cable rather than directly solder it to the board?

[@PhuketMyMac]

It would be more difficult to extend the cable as you would have to solder wires on both sides and the connector side has very little space where to solder the wires to. The brake on the cable is too close to the connector.

[@mahmoudnadi9683]

@@PhuketMyMac Makes sense

[@kortiez9245]

if you was to do this in a shop how much would this cost to fix?

[@PhuketMyMac]

We charge around 200USD.

[@TwanJaarsveld1]

For anyone who did this repair, what would the ifixit score be ?

[@PhuketMyMac]

New repair method done by our friends at UKSL MacLab in the UK which replace the one shown in this video Check the following link to see their video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJbMmHyDd7qEnJI

[@moviexperto1283]

The real question about this repair is... Will it last?

[@PhuketMyMac]

It does. Almost a year since the first repair and no recalls.

[@AjiMargono]

Hello, do you repair Macbook in Phuket ? if one day, we visit Phuket.. is possible to repair ?

[@PhuketMyMac]

Yes we do. We are a MacBook repair store. See you!

[@AjiMargono]

Phuket My Mac woah Amazing 😍 until lock downs finished.. how much estimated cost?

[@souljapack5881]

Aji Margono 7000

[@souljapack5881]

THB

[@martinlutherkingjr.5582]

What’s that green shit he used for insulation

[@PhuketMyMac]

MG Chemicals green overcoat pen

[@akash33794]

I have same issue and contacted apple care, they asked $1000. It is too much for their fault. Are you in California, USA?

[@PhuketMyMac]

No we aren't. But contact "TCRS Circuit" if you are in California.

[@JohnDoe-ml1ui]

Hello, maybe (not) a stupid question here but wouldn't be more easier job, instead of wiring up every single trace and connect it directly to the board connector (which TBH it looks awful and unprofessional) just "bind" the 2 parts break of the flex by overlaying it? I mean scraping both 2 parts of the flex to expose the traces put one part over the other and merge it with something like low temperature soldering. In that way you would preserve the connector and the job looks cleaner to not mention the time saved for that microsoldering work that i think requires also some good skills...

[@PhuketMyMac]

Hey Joe, Not a stupid question. I heard of that repair method by connecting the 2 flex cables together and will attempt it in a week or so once I receive those new cables. Let’s see how it goes. Regarding the awfulness of how it looks, I don’t believe it matters as long as the repair lasts and works. So I wouldn’t call that unprofessional, especially since at the time I had started that repair we couldn’t order those new cables. Overall do what you think is best for you.

[@JohnDoe-ml1ui]

@@PhuketMyMac Sorry if i sound harsh by saying "unprofessional" was not my intention since english is not my main language and i couldn't think of any other word eheheh

[@upadisetty]

how much does it cost for this repair?

[@PhuketMyMac]

7000THB here in Thailand. New repair method done by our friends at UKSL MacLab in the UK which replace the one shown in this video Check the following link to see their video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJbMmHyDd7qEnJI

[@androsacevedo9827]

Is there a way we can send our MacBooks to you for repair?

[@PhuketMyMac]

Hi, If you are not in Thailand, yes you can. Otherwise I don't accept repairs from overseas as customs are too difficult to deal with. Please contact your local shop showing them that video and ask if they can provide that repair instead.

[@androsacevedo9827]

@@PhuketMyMac I’m located in Wa, USA where are you based out of?

[@PhuketMyMac]

​@@androsacevedo9827 In the US there is a big community of third party repair shops. Check with your local repair shop and ask them if they can do such repair.

[@samfreeman8033]

Just finished this tedious repair on an A1708 and it's working well, thank you so much for providing this information, it was extremely useful!! I'm curious - how did you know which data lines were which in the flex cable when wiring it to the controller PCB?

[@PhuketMyMac]

You are welcome! Great job! I am part of repair shops community and someone did share a drawing of those connections. Basically you just have to tear down a cable from a broken display and check for continuity between the connector and the cable.

[@samfreeman8033]

Ahh I see, thank you for sharing :)

[@mohameddukuray6740]

@Phuket My Mac can you share the diagram?

[@robinmaxfield1979]

Phuket My Mac I’m in Thailand and my screen is a little cracked at the bottom but I know the screen works fine but apple won’t replace it for me even tho it’s 2016 13” is there anyway I can send it to you ems ?

[@aliarshad2379]

@@PhuketMyMac can you share the diagram here as well?

[@arashalitajiktajik4294]

Can you make another video with explanation and the materials you us.

[@PhuketMyMac]

I have plan on making many others but not on that subject

[@cosminri5007]

hi! first of all thanks a lot for your work and posting the video, it helped me a lot on a MacBook Pro 2018 (A1989), i did the exactly the same and it works like a charm. now I Wouk ask for help with the other flex cable on the right, with the camera and so on. I don't know the schematics to connect the jump wires. thanks a lot in advance for your work and for posting these very helpful videos!

[@PhuketMyMac]

Glad it helped. I can't help you unfortunately for other wires.

[@cosminri5007]

@@PhuketMyMac ok, thanks anyway, especially when all the "technicians" that I met so far for this issue advised me to change the display because is unfixable. Great video!!!

[@cosmincrintea2476]

Are you from Romania? If yes can we please exchange emails? I would love to chat with you about this repair. Thanks anyway

[@bhatiahmed]

Is there anyone in Dubai who can do it? Macbook pro 17in A1707 2017 model. Same issue.

[@PhuketMyMac]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJbMmHyDd7qEnJI

[@atol71]

How to repair Mac Book Pro runnig all the time at 2.6GHz and all Apple quality services taking 4Gb of Cache to run and Load all the time in 2-3???? Standard MBP Never used just been upgrading and observing it....

[@PhuketMyMac]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJbMmHyDd7qEnJI

[@ViroValentza]

How much do you charge for a repair like this?

[@PhuketMyMac]

More or less 200USD

[@husainoo]

great work

[@madTroubadour]

The problem is that copper wires will break again with time, so the issue still has no fix, as a new screen and cable will also break with time.

[@svenl9779]

Paulo Tavares wtf do i do i have the MBP 2017 and the same problem, only the 2016 models are free to restore

[@PhuketMyMac]

Everything breaks at some point but when is the important part. After more than 6 months now from my first repair, I can tell it is worth repairing those screens. If you think this way, then don't buy anything because it will break.

[@kcremii2040]

how much does people charge for this to repair

[@PhuketMyMac]

It depends on the shop obviously. We charge around 200USD

[@laurengrosz29]

@@PhuketMyMac are you located in the US? would it be possible to fix mine

[@mrzakzg]

Wow, man, you give me a hope! Thank's!

[@PhuketMyMac]

You're welcome! Check the new repair method from our friends from UKSL MacLab: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJbMmHyDd7qEnJI

[@mrzakzg]

@@PhuketMyMac 🤗

[@JIMMYKIM36]

How much? I live in Phuket

[@PhuketMyMac]

7000THB

[@Ten-ol7nc]

It’s like performing a surgery. Looks intense. I better garbage my Mac or hand it to professional. Wondering how much they will change now

[@PhuketMyMac]

it depends on your model but average cost is 600USD as people mentioned.

[@Ten-ol7nc]

@@PhuketMyMac Apple considered free repair ($500) and also changed the battery for free ($199). I’m a happy man

[@Jrd-kn4dw]

Called Apple, they advised me to take it to one of their service centre's.They replaced the screen free of charge.

[@erinkim6321]

Were you under warranty? What did you tell the representatives?

[@PhuketMyMac]

You must own a 13" 2016 model then. Otherwise you're a lucky one.

[@Jrd-kn4dw]

@@erinkim6321 No warranty. Told them when I open my screen more than half way it goes blank. Took it to one of the service centre's in Dubai and the guy said Apple have acknowledged the problem for 2016 13inch macbook pro's and they would replace the whole screen unit.

[@jailekhraj5714]

Did your laptop have any dents ?? My 2016 13 inch MacBook Pro has 3 dents on the top external part, and they are refusing to fix it even though it’s suffering from the same backlight problem everyone has experienced

[@Jrd-kn4dw]

@@jailekhraj5714 No dents. I only bought it last year so still fairly new. That is shit that they won't do anything because of the dents..Call Apple and ask them for a list of all of the service centre's in your area and go to all of them and try. It is worth a shot

[@fathulrafimaulana5412]

what liquid is used?

[@PhuketMyMac]

It's called flux

[@fathulrafimaulana5412]

@@PhuketMyMac only that?

[@PhuketMyMac]

@@fathulrafimaulana5412 MG Chemicals green overcoat pen

[@Waterholes]

First you are a genius! But the copper wires are not isolated. They can come in touch. That would cause a short circuit. Or not?

[@PhuketMyMac]

Necip Mustafa Yalcin I am no genius. This idea was shared by the community of repair techs that I am part of. Also these wires are of course insulated which is why I am burning the protective layer with the iron at each end. Otherwise yes it would create a short circuit which we obviously don’t want.

[@Waterholes]

Okey but i see an another Problem. If you open and close the display a few times, the copper Wires can break. Because the Wires arent elastic like other stuff. Do you know what i mean?

[@PhuketMyMac]

@@Waterholes First repair was done 6 months ago and I haven't heard of the customer yet so I guess it's lasting. I understand your point though.

[@MrOgger151]

@@Waterholes I suppose you could substitute with a piece of ribbon cable. Maybe cut a piece from old ide drive cable. Not sure if that is stranded wire or not. Or use a piece of LCD from a windows laptop that is stranded.

[@Gakky222]

My one (2017) just died after 3 months of replacing the keyboard. So I'm using it with a monitor. So sad. A portable machine is now has to be fixed in a desk

[@PhuketMyMac]

You might find someone in your area willing to fix it for a decent price so could be worth it. These 2016/2017 models were very bad for many reasons, screen is one.

[@Gakky222]

@@PhuketMyMac lucky me. I just brought to apple store and they agreed to replace it for free due to many reasons like the warranty expired not long ago (they might consider the fact that we just got out from a very long lockdown period) and the recent coincident keyboard replacement at Apple. After receiving the macbook back, I might just sell it to buy the new 14” series

[@juansaulmoreno9615]

Thanks

[@ukslmaclab1611]

Spot on!

[@himesh_89]

how much such a repair cost in $?

[@PhuketMyMac]

We charge 7000THB so you can do the conversion.

[@PhuketMyMac]

@orbenPlayz 220USD as I am writing. THB is Thai Baht.

[@urbunlegend]

Do you know anyone who does this in Canada? Also wouldn't it be easier to replace the whole cable set? I read its a $6 part

[@PhuketMyMac]

@@urbunlegend Part is cheap yep but labor involved is the same, you need to merge those 2 cables, which is why we charge 200USD. You can't simply disconnect that cable. You have to tear down completely the screen to do so and way too many ways to damage it during the process.

[@addmendinc9656]

Phuket man!! don't you know metal wires break when you bend them back and forth!!!

[@PhuketMyMac]

Dude! Tell that to all the customers I’ve done that repair for. Still haven’t heard from them 😎 And since you’re just here to complain, you should have read at the 1st comment that there is a new repair method that we are now doing...

[@old-wise-one4473]

Sadly this won't last ;-{ Best to replace the cable a bit more work but a better repair! REWA offers the needed cables and are the longer ones to boot! Did two systems and they are holding up (one was where someone did you you did with the wires)

[@PhuketMyMac]

Well I do not agree with you since I haven't heard from the customers I have done this wire job for. However the new cable method is definitely a more professional looking solution than the wires and it should hold longer in theory but it's maybe too early to tell?! I am still personally using a 2016 MBP 15" with this wire job after 1.5 year and no issue. I plan on redoing the job with the extended cable but I don't see the point yet if it hasn't failed. Also, I have pinned a comment showing the new method done by our friends in the UK so that is advertised as well.

[@NICKTHEDISK]

The manual Nueral-link

[@semarangmacbook]

nice ...

[@PhuketMyMac]

Thanks

[@MrPnew1]

Thanks for the great video Julien. This answered a lot of questions that I had after getting other info about the repair. You showed it at :) #legendstatus in my eyes

[@PhuketMyMac]

My pleasure Peter!

[@omarmohammadibrahim2197]

I think it is cheaper to travel your country, get repair, and then travel back tnan to take the display replacement service from Apple.

[@PhuketMyMac]

Well not these days with COVID and quarantine... 😉

[@heilyramirez1859]

It probably is lmao I have this problem and Apple wants to charge me 600

[@omarmohammadibrahim2197]

@@heilyramirez1859 I somehow managed to repair my one from a local shop in bangladesh for like 100 dollars.

[@PD-vt9fe]

@@heilyramirez1859 Same here. I asked them, and they estimated "500 USD". Sounds like we all have been ripped off.

[@MorphineOfficial]

The soldering skills tho o.o

[@PhuketMyMac]

Thanks!

[@cody555903]

Soooo regular people can’t do this, we just have to find a local repair shop that CAN do this versus replacing the whole screen I guess

[@Max_Weight]

Another option is replacing the backlight, the assembly can be bought from Aliexpress and such for 20€. Not easy fix tho but cheaper than replacing the whole screen

[@PhuketMyMac]

@@Max_Weight Well good luck with that. There are so many ways to screw up a screen by messing up with backlight and filter layers.

[@xp62530]

great work ! ill do the same ) thanks man !

[@PhuketMyMac]

You are welcome. I like your picture. Reminds me of "Psygnosis", the game developer.

[@famingyuan553]

well, I think I can't fix it by myself.

[@rodrigopr04]

This is where u leave feedback about the product, the more people complain the sooner we will get this sorted. www.apple.com/feedback/macbookpro.html

[@ginofm7142]

you are awesome!

[@elpagannyoficial8285]

God’s level 👍🏽

[@benjen5518]

I am so mad at apple right now, my first time of owning MacBook and this 😡😡😡. It's so stupid to design a hinge of a machine that will ultimately play a critical role in someone's professional life😡😡

[@PhuketMyMac]

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[@Twoonele]

Can you fix my laptop?

[@PhuketMyMac]

I guess we could if you can bring it to us.

[@bryamavila93]

Phuket My Mac where is that exactly?

[@PhuketMyMac]

@@bryamavila93 We're in Phuket, Thailand.

[@waynenotley]

Sod this....too much hard work involved....

[@PhuketMyMac]

After having done a few of these, I got more confident and have significantly reduced the time it takes to be done. I am not looking forward to do these repairs as there is no brain involve and it's quite boring but, well, that's another repair that we can do and since Apple is still denying the screen replacement for some models, we'll continue to do them.

[@danandrei96]

well the alternative is new screen for hundreds of dollars so.... I'd happily do this repair all day everyday for that kind of money

[@jroperschannel]

contact apple if your macbook pro is 2016 13ich!

[@PhuketMyMac]

@LuppiesHyper You can try to contact them anyway. If they don't accept, contact your nearest third party repair shop and show them that repair video asking if they can do it.

[@hudazonehassan911]

Apple care changing the screen for free great company thanks Apple 🙏

[@PhuketMyMac]

Are you kidding?!

[@fxwireless]

@@PhuketMyMac If one has a 2016 MacBook Pro 13" Apple is liable to change for free.

[@PhuketMyMac]

@@fxwireless I am aware of that. It doesn't mean Apple is a great company knowing they don't cover the 2017 model 13" and all the 15" models...

[@hudazonehassan911]

My model 13 inch 2016

[@hudazonehassan911]

But am sure if u speak to them and it’s factory week point they will change

[@VEMNEM1]

Close to $3000 paid and after 3 years with normal use this happens. Despite high nnumber of involved units, Apple doesn't give shit.This would be last apple product I bought.

[@PhuketMyMac]

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[@robotinthebrain]

I hate apple more and more ! People are Paying more for less !

[@PhuketMyMac]

I see a lot of my customers coming to me and wondering why their new MacBooks within 2-3 years. Well, it's just because the newer models are not meant to be lasting long. So forget about what you know of the previous models. Programmed obsolescence... Let's see what the newer models with ARM brings us.

[@robotinthebrain]

Phuket My Mac I had a 2013 mbp amd thought it is obscolete so bought a second hand 2017 and now having lot of problems !!!! Mever had any problem with the 2013 model !

[@alexbulgaru2991]

Колхозник

[@upadisetty]

how much does it cost for this repair?

[@PhuketMyMac]

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