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Unfortunately, I cracked the metal chin bar below my screen on my 2017 MacBook Pro touch bar, 13". It cracked since I put some stapled papers in my laptop and when I closed the screen, I heard a crunch noise and the stapler broke some of the metal chin bar under the display. Is there anyway I can replace just this bottom bar piece? If anyone is confused what part I am referring to, it is the bottom bar below the display that is metal and has the “MacBook Pro” text. I’m very frustrated I did this to my laptop on accident. I hope there’s a way I can fix it without having to replace the entire screen assembly… If it is replaceable, how hard is it to repair? Or how costly? Here’s a picture uploaded if anyone wants to see the specific damage:
Yes it’s possible; it’s separate from the LCD, you need to heat it and use a thin sharp tool (painting knives work well) to slide underneath it. Start at the non-broken side and work your way across. Make sure all shards are gone, then fit a new one, which you can find here https://www.aliexpress.com/item/NEW-orig… Sometimes it comes with new adhesive. If not, just apply some 3M 9088 double sided adhesive or something equivalent
If i do not replace the chin will it harm the screen? Please reply ASAP..
Ouch! Apple doesn’t offer the logo plate as a separate part as its welded to the displays cover glass. Apple doesn’t offer the discreet parts only the complete display assembly. All you’ll find from the parts houses is complete assemblies presently. Sometimes discreet parts become available as time progresses. Here’s the part you’ll need: PowerBookMedic - Display assembly (silver) P/N 661-05324. We don’t have a guide yet but the IFIXIT teardown: MacBook Pro 13" Touch Bar 2017 Teardown Should get you a good idea whats involved. Update Good news the chin plate is now available from quite a few sources!
Is there any step by step to how get off the old logo baffle and putting on a new one? Instructions by a youtube video?
