LCD Display Replacement Guide for MacBook Pro 14-inch A2779 (M2 Pro 2022)

Model Info

Required Tools

• Pentalobe P5 screwdriver (bottom case screws)
• Torx Plus 3IP / T3 screwdriver
• Torx Plus 5IP / T5 screwdriver
• Torx Plus 8IP / T8 screwdriver
• Plastic spudger / pry tool
• Tweezers
• Anti-static wrist strap (recommended)

Pre-Warning & Safety Notes

1. Power off the MacBook completely before starting.
2. Disconnect the battery first to avoid short circuit & screen damage.
3. All screws are different lengths; keep screws separated by positions, do not mix them.
4. Do not pull flex cables violently; lift connectors gently with spudger.
5. A2779 screen includes lid angle sensor, camera & backlight flex cables togetherApple Support.

Step 1: Remove Bottom Case

1. Place MacBook upside down on soft mat.
2. Remove 10 Pentalobe P5 screws on bottom cover.
3. Pry bottom case gently with spudger and take it off.
   

Step 2: Disconnect Battery (Mandatory)

1. Use spudger to lift and disconnect battery management flex cable connector.
2. Remove pancake screw near battery connector with T5 driver to fully power off the device.
   

Step 3: Remove Hinge Covers & Sensor Cover

1. Remove 2 T3 screws of lid angle sensor connector cover on right side, take off the coverApple Support.
2. Pry up and disconnect lid angle sensor flex cable.
3. Remove 4 T5 screws of left & right hinge covers, take off hinge protection plates.
   

Step 4: Remove Display Cable Brackets & Disconnect Flex Cables

1. Remove 4 T3 screws of two display connector cowlings on logic boardApple Support.
2. Take off cable brackets & cable bumpers.
3. Gently lift and disconnect 3 display flex cables:
   • eDP main display cable
   • Backlight power cable
   • FaceTime camera cableApple Support
     

Step 5: Remove Wi-Fi Antenna Module

1. Remove T5 screws securing Wi-Fi vent & antenna bar.
2. Remove 9 PL1 screws of antenna bracket.
3. Disconnect Wi-Fi antenna cables, take off antenna module carefully.

Step 6: Unlock & Remove Old Display Assembly

1. Open MacBook fully, place it face down with display hanging over table edgeApple Support.
2. Remove 6 T8 / 8IP hinge screws (3 screws per left/right hinge)Apple Support.
3. Hold display tightly, slowly separate old screen assembly from top case.
4. Take out the entire broken LCD display assembly.
   

Step 7: Install New A2779 LCD Display Assembly

1. Align new display assembly with hinges perfectly.
2. Reinstall and tighten 6 hinge screws (torque: 0.7–1.15Nm)Apple Support.
3. Reconnect Wi-Fi antenna cables & install antenna module back.
4. Reinstall cable bumpers, brackets, then reconnect 3 display flex cables in correct orderApple Support.
5. Reconnect lid angle sensor cable & install sensor cover.
6. Reinstall hinge covers.
7. Reconnect battery cable.

Step 8: Reassemble & Test

1. Install bottom case back and tighten all P5 screws.
2. Power on MacBook.
3. Test display brightness, color, touch, camera, sleep/wake function.
4. Run Apple Repair Assistant to complete display calibration (official requirement)Apple Support.

Key Reminders for A2779

• Original A2779 screen assembly is integrated (LCD + glass + sensor + camera flex).
• Do not separate glass from LCD panel; replace whole assembly directly.
• Must match original A2779 EMC & resolution; non-matched screen will not work.