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On my 2014 rMBP (original display), the rubber trim is beginning to get sloppy. The trim is holding fine otherwise, but this one area of it is loose compared to the rest of the display. Is there a way I can prevent further issues, at least? I’m not buying a replacement display; I’d rather get a AMD dGPU 15" 2015 since the price of the display vs a new(er) rMBP is so close, especially with Big Sur being the final supported OS!
Sadly the rubber gasket which fills the void between the outer shell and the display has ripped due to drying out. You really can’t save it, but you can replace it! LCD Screen Rubber Middle Frame Bezel Ring for MacBook Pro 13" Retina A1502 A1425 Follow this guide to get the display assembly off MacBook Pro 15" Retina Display Mid 2014 Repair so you can then pull the old one out and then put the new one. You’ll need to use some soapy water to make it slippery and you need to first get the ends in then the middle. slowly working in small sections dividing each area in half and then half again. Otherwise you tend to get to much left at the end or get bulges.
