Hi everyone, welcome to HowFixit. In this video guide, I will show how to replace motherboard
on MacBook Pro 13 2017 Touch Bar (model A1706) To disassemble MacBook Pro 13 2017, you will
need the following tools: Screwdriver
set: Pentalobe 1.2mm, Torx T3, Torx T5, Plastic opening tools
Suction cup Tweezers
Antistatic brush Thermal grease
I also recommend using a magnetic mat during the repair process, which is especially useful in case
of MacBook Pro 13 2017 laptop. Throughout this disassembly, keep track of each screw so you can
put them back in the right places - this will help successfully reassemble your device. And
don't worry about losing any of screws, all of them will definitely remain on the magnetic mat.
In the description, I left links where to buy all necessary tools.
Turn the laptop over and remove all the screws on the bottom cover.
Press a suction cup into place of the lower case and pull up to open a small gap. Slide the corner
of an plastic tool into the gap and begin to open around the nearest corner and then halfway up the
side of the MacBook Pro. This releases the first of the hidden clips securing the lower case.
Lift the front edge of the lower case and pull firmly to slide the lower case towards you.
Pull first at one corner, then the other.
These clips hold the bottom cover of your MacBook Pro firmly in place.
Peel back tape covering the cable connector, then pry up the locking tab and disconnect the cable.
Disconnect the battery cable from the motherboard.
Use only a plastic tool to lift the battery power connector.
Use only an anti-static brush to clean the motherboard
from dust.
Pay attention to the order of removing the screws; I recommend unscrewing in the specified order.
You can buy a replacement motherboard for MacBook Pro 13 2017 (model A1706 Touch Bar) laptop
at this Part Number 820-00923 Also in the description under the
video, I left links where you can buy a new motherboard for MacBook Pro 13 2017 laptop.
Please note: how I tighten the screws on the heatsink. It is necessary to tighten the screws
evenly on each side, with a few turns of each screw. If you tighten the screw immediately
and completely, there is a chance that you may damage the processor chip.