Taken from the "Optical Drive" page:Step 2:"Disconnect the orangle optical drive ribbon cable from the logic board."I'm still not sure whether they meant orange or the one on an angle. What the hell, let's pull both... *sparks fly into the avid disassemblers eyes, causing him to go insane*
i like how the article is about "complete _disassembly_." i mean, isn't the hard part making the thing not end up like your suitcase before you go to the airport? it looked like all the chapters stopped when all items were removed...
I was really surprised about how easy it was to disasemble my MacBook. Every other Mac I've owned was a pain in the 4$$ to take apart. I was able to take my new MacBook apart, and reassemble it, with no instructions, in less then 30 min. All you need is a #00 phillips screwdriver. Usually the first time I do this to a laptop, I have to dedicate 2 hours, just to make sure it all gets back together again. I must say, it's about time.
brandizzleMay 23, 2006
"Who'd wanna risk messing up a ~ $1000 laptop to save $40?"Me.Not even for saving 40 dollars, because I'd simply enjoy putting it together.
alexmillerMay 23, 2006
Taken from the "Optical Drive" page:Step 2:"Disconnect the orangle optical drive ribbon cable from the logic board."I'm still not sure whether they meant orange or the one on an angle. What the hell, let's pull both... *sparks fly into the avid disassemblers eyes, causing him to go insane*
irateMay 23, 2006
Yep, they are doing much better. MacBook Pro <a class="user" href="http://www.ifixit.com/Guide/85/images_large/44.jpg">http://www.ifixit.com/Guide/85/images_large/44.jpg</a> <a class="user" href="http://www.ifixit.com/Guide/85/images_large/46.jpg">http://www.ifixit.com/Guide/85/images_large/46.jpg</a> vs. MacBook <a class="user" href="http://www.ifixit.com/Guide/86/images_large/41.jpg">http://www.ifixit.com/Guide/86/images_large/41.jpg</a>
salmonrushdeeMay 23, 2006
i like how the article is about "complete _disassembly_." i mean, isn't the hard part making the thing not end up like your suitcase before you go to the airport? it looked like all the chapters stopped when all items were removed...
fullglMay 23, 2006
You would just follow the steps in reverse! :)
jediorangeMay 24, 2006
I was really surprised about how easy it was to disasemble my MacBook. Every other Mac I've owned was a pain in the 4$$ to take apart. I was able to take my new MacBook apart, and reassemble it, with no instructions, in less then 30 min. All you need is a #00 phillips screwdriver. Usually the first time I do this to a laptop, I have to dedicate 2 hours, just to make sure it all gets back together again. I must say, it's about time.
aafussMay 28, 2006
Official one:<a class="user" href="http://tinyurl.com/ndx2x">http://tinyurl.com/ndx2x</a>