2012 Macbook Pro 13" A1278 Logic Board Replacement
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Macbook Pro 13” 2012 (A1278) video series:
Remove bottom case (recurring for all videos)
1. Replace Battery P/N: A1322, 661-5557
2. Replace/Upgrade Random Access Memory (RAM) P/N: 2012 Models PC3-12800 2GB, 4GB, 8GB (16GB Max) (Workaround: Any Faster 204-Pin DDR3 SO-DIMM as long as 1 old slower module is left in one of the banks)
3. Replace Hard Disk Drive P/N: Any compatible SATA Drive
4. Replace DVD Super Drive P/N: 661-5165, 661-5502, 661-5865 or comparable
5. Replace Trackpad P/N: 922-9063, 922-9525, 922-9773
6. Replace Screen Assembly P/N: 661-6594
7. Replace WiFi/Bluetooth AirPort Card P/N: 661-5867, 661-6510
8. Replace Fan P/N: 922-8620, 661-5418, 661-9530, 922-9530, 661-4946
9. Replace Logic Board P/N: 661-5869, 661-6078, 661-6588, 661-6589
10. Replace CPU Heat Sink P/N: 923-0105
11. Replace Speakers P/N: 922-9769, 922-9772
12. Replace Microphone P/N: 922-9059
13. Replace Power Connector/DC-in-Board P/N: 661-5217, 661-5235, 922-9307, 820-2565-A
14. Replace Keyboard P/N: Any A1278 Keyboard 2009-2012
15. Replace WiFi and Bluetooth Cable P/N: 922-9780
Reinstall bottom case (recurring for all videos)
This was an excellent how-to video.
My daughter's MBP's graphic card went bad and we were were quoted 450 dollars. I purchased the logic board and saved $300.
Thank you so much.
For all of those struggling with the keyboard's cables, try putting a stripe of tape all the way long the width of this flat devil to help you out. I can't believe I did spend more time trying to put this back, than taking apart the whole system.
Now you tell me ;) . That was a bear.
@@kristophertodd6870 An engineer bear D:
I’m excited because my new (well used new?) logic board for my 2009 17Inch MacBook Pro came in. I couldn’t be any less excited because when I got it, it didn’t turn on. I then proceeded to get assistance from Apple. We went through a lot of repairs to which they then recommended a new logic board. They were willing to help sell the part and do them self but I refused. The amount they charged me for, I could of just bought a brand new MacBook Pro. I love the large 17Inch. And the process is simple. I’ve already removed it and it’s literally a plug and play. Unfortunately I’m 750miles from home but when I get home, I’m immediately putting it in.
Thank you very much!! Super useful. The video is missing an important thing though: when you undo the old board you need to take out two important parts and put them in the new board: the cooling system of the chip, and the microphone. Other than that this was the best
Great tutorial. i was able to replace my Logic Board and get me Macbook working again. Thank you for the help
How old was your MacBook? Because idk how long my Pro Mid 2012 will last
Still working?
Very helpful - thank you!
Used this video to re-apply thermal paste! Thanks!
Did the thermal paste reduce heating bro ???
@@jafferysequeira heck yes it did
Lucky_historian hahah let me guess your order is out for delivery in 5 days
Thank you, you are a good person.
Thank you, helped a lot 😁
you didn't mention the microphone replacement(Important step before removing the LVDS bracket). Does it just sit back in place or does it need to be glued back down? If so, which glue is recommended.
is it possible to swap an i5 logic board with an i7 one? I saw the cpu upgrade and that's impossible for an average user like myself. Rather than CPU swap, I am thinking of logic board swap, can it be done?
Do I need to back up my computer before doing this? How do I make sure I get the right logic board?
Thank you so much!
Very nice video! Thank you! How do you think can I upgrade my Mac by replacing my old mid 2010 logic board to i5 late 2011 (I noticed difference only in WiFi connector and I wonder - is it possible to replace this cable somehow)? Thank you.
Tried plugging the 3 T-6 fan back on and it doesn’t latch on. The connecting end use to have four metal ends that attach to the board, but now there’s only three. Is there a way to make this work or do I have to replace the 3 T-6 fan?
How to determine the logic board make and mode or part number to order one?
Thanks bro 😊
Is it possible to order the 3 long Phillips-head screws and the 7 Phillips-head screws? Would there be parts numbers for those?
Please, how to know the exact model of the card to buy since the computer won't turn on? My Macbook Pro is a 13 "- i7 - 8Gb - 750HD. On the back it says MODEL No: A1278 and also the serial number, but when I look on the Apple website, they appear several years ago. Can you help me?
Hello
My macbook pro from 2011 broke down (motherboard). I bought a new computer since then and I got the ssd from it as an external storage drive case. In this confinement period, I decided to fix it. So I ordered a new motherboard on EBAY. After replacing it, I turn it on and the screen shows me a folder with a flashing question mark. No recognized operating system. I have recovered my ssd, and I would like to know how to restore the OS LION which was offered to me by default when trying to restore? On the screen, they show me "an error occurred while preparing the installation try running this application again", or if I do an ssd cloning with "carbon copy cloner", the up to date catalina OS which is on my other machine on it would end up on my ssd. Could it work? is it normal that my azerty keyboard is set to qwerty? Besides, when entering the wifi, to access the restoration system, the numbers on my keyboard as well as the trackpad do not work. Is this related to my new motherboard? I did a complete hardware test, the diagnosis shows me a battery problem with an error code (see photo attached)
I think I said everything in terms of my questions.
Thank you for your comeback.
cordially
Alex
thank you men !
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I have done his and all I get is a white screen. Any troubleshooting tips?
Sweating right now 😤😤
its only a mac man
Did you get up done?
Can i upgrade md101 logicboard to core i7/md102?
Hey I m in huge problem .. while replacing the dc/power board on my logic board , I accidentally broke the port/stand on which the right speaker cable rests(pried it out). The right speaker doesn't function now and since it's embedded with the logic board I am afraid if there is any hack to get it to work or not; I can't afford to buy a logic board at the moment. Can you pls suggest me some solution. Can this port b fixed somehow? 😟 Model :mid 2014 a1398
thank you so much
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Amazing video
what do you do to reconnect the microphone ?
Bonjour, Bonsoir
Mon macbook pro de 2011 est tombé en panne ( carte mère ). J'ai acheté un nouvel ordinateur depuis et j'ai récupéré le ssd sur ce dernier comme boitier de disque de stockage externe. En cette période de confinement, j'ai décidé de le réparer. J'ai ainsi commandé une nouvelle carte mère sur EBAY. Après avoir effectué le remplacement de celle-ci, je l'allume et l'écran m'affiche un dossier avec un point d’interrogation qui clignote. Pas de système d’exploitation reconnu. J'ai récupéré mon ssd, et je souhaiterais savoir comment faire pour restaurer l'OS LION qui m'a été proposé par défaut lors de la tentative de restauration ? A l'écran, ils m'affichent " an error occurred while preparing the installation try running this application again " , or si je fais un clonage ssd avec "carbon copy cloner", l'OS à jour catalina qui est sur mon autre machine dessus se retrouverait sur mon ssd. Cela pourrait-il marcher ? est-ce normal que mon clavier azerty soit mis en qwerty ? D'ailleurs lors de la saisis du wifi, pour accéder au système de restauration, les numéros de mon clavier ainsi que le trackpad ne fonctionnent pas. Est-ce lié à ma nouvelle carte mère ? J'ai effectué un hardware test complet, le diagnostic m'affiche un problème de batterie avec un code erreur (cf photo en pièce jointe)
Je pense avoir tout dit au niveau de mes questions.
Merci de votre retour.
Cordialement
Alex
Thanks for the video, it’s really helpful. My only question is : do I lose data by changing to a new motherboard? Thanks in advance.
no, your data is stored on your ssd or harddisk
Great video! Any recommendations on which replacement logic board to purchase?
(My 2012 or 2013 MacBook Pro 13”, with i7, is non-responsive. No lights or fan sounds. The logic board had some white oxidation, which has been removed with a touch of alcohol and compressed air).
Is the problem likely only the logic board?
Did you reset the SMC after cleaning? czcams.com/video/5JLw2M379rc/video.html&pp=ygUJcmVzZXQgc21j
Did you try other chargers? If so than purchase a replacement on Amazon here amzn.to/461vOdh
@@GRIBSOFT Thanks for the reply!
No luck with the SMC reset, and I tried another charger at BestBuy today, but that did not work. I noticed this link is for an i5 logic board, and my laptop is the i7. Will it still work?
What’s the difference in performance between i5 and i7?
(I haven’t been able to find a logic board for the 13” that is i7 and has the EMC No: 2554).
@sgalloberklee it will not be an issue other than it being an i5, browse around amazon for an i7 you may find one.
Is it possible to install a logic board with a better processor than the previous even If they're the same model size logic board? Or will there be a size limitation or battery limitation?
Sometimes, but it's not worth it as logic-boards cost the price of a complete Macbook.
what do you mean? a complete mbp is not ~ $300...
Luke Skywalker I put a mid 2009 MacBook Pro battery in mid 2012 of a friends computer
Have you done it ?
This video could have been so much more useful if you got a better angle on the camera and moved slower, but thank you anyway for putting up.
Awesome video. Ebay junk power adapter fried my power board.. thats what I get for a 16$ adapter
Hi. Great vid. I have a dilemma. I dumped beer on the power connector where the power connect to my Mac. Lights out. I took it in and they said possibly it was either the logic board or the power source. Do you think I should try to replace a power source connector first or go ahead and replace the whole thing? Any advice?
Take it apart and clean it with alcohol first. You might not need to replace anything.
Thanks, I will try that!
Does anyone know whether the motherboards from the 13" Macbook Pros 2009-2012 are interchangeable? Thanks.
On some models yes. Tell me the model and the board you are looking for and i will try yo help.
But how to put original ram back on the new logic board
czcams.com/video/RDFl1OAzIa8/video.html
Really appreciate this video! Does anyone know where I can get the replacement part used here?
Check the description
i have replaced the logic board and now the trackpad and keyboard is not working to enter the credentials, also the fan runs at full speed. the startup disk is also missing. am not sure if i have done the smc or nvram whatever reset.
Make sure all connections are tight, i would reseat all of them, they do an SMC reset.
I have a mid 2012 MacBook pro 13" with a dead i5 Logic board inside do you think i Can install a i7 Logic board inside it ?
As long as it's same year and AXXX model type then yes you can upgrade the logic board.
Save Apple Dollars please consider to recommend a logic board for this model with an i7 processor. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
can i replace a logic board from an early 2011 MacBook Pro i5 13 inch, in a mid 2012 i7 13 inch?
The WiFi card connection is different I believe.
(late response) you "can" put a i7 2012 motherboard on a 2011 MacBook Pro I recently swapped and works perfectly but on the display connector, you have to trim the display cable on the sides to make it fit because the port is a bit smaller than a 2011 motherboard and then you connect it perfectly.
Don't need to change a wifi card
I want to replace the HDD with an SSD, please can you tell me what are the types of screws that I will need to remove. So that I can buy the relevant Screwdriver set.
The screws for this are all Phillips "cross" or "plus sign" heads. You just need a very small screw driver. I use an Autocraft Phillips 0x3". It has a magnetic black tip that is really useful with tiny screws. Got it from the hardware store. Hope this helps.
Is this the same for the 2013 Mac? Things look similar and is the intel chip in the Logic board? If so can I upgrade I the i7?
The 2013 Macbook Pro is a retina model and has a slightly different architecture. There are i7 logicboards for all retina Macbook models and years so an upgrade is possible but only through replacing the entire logicboard.
I need to replace it because, it stopped working also is the intel chip on the logic board?
It's all one unit and can not be replaced separately.
Save Apple Dollars Thanks I can definitely do that. I need an i7 in my life.
Is there a list of which motherboards will fit into certain macbook pro models? Fried my motherboard in a 2011 macbook pro and I'm thinking of upgrading it to a newer motherboard.
There is no list but the A number of the laptop followed by the year will get you a compatible board. For example a "2011 A1278 logic board" search on ebay will get you the right board.
Don't do it. While you may get it to work, the LCD connectors are different (eDP vs LVDS), and can be damaged if a 2011-style cable connector is inserted. You can change the LCD cable, but then you have to disassemble the display, which is a pretty big PITA.
I have a 2015 model which one should I buy
I swapped my bad motherboard for a new one. I booted up to the folder with the question mark even after I did the NVRAM reset. Any tips?
CHANGE THE SATA CABLE THATS CONNECTED TO THE HARD DRIVE
now my macbook is brooken. when i press the power button the bing sound is coming and the display is getting a little bit bright but no booting screen or something else. its black. and the backlight from the keyboard wont work too. is removed the mainboard twice but the same come out.
I tryed to reset the nvram and the smc but i dont know if it work.
what can i do now? is my mainboard death now?
and i switch the Thermal Compounds between the cpu and the cooler.
sorry for my bad english lol
Check all the connection and make sure nothing is shorting any components on the board. The back light needs to be plugged into the logic board it's possible it's stuck under the fan. The best advice is to completely take out the logicboard again and reinstall it following all steps.
Reseat the LVDS connection to the LCD.
I am confused can I put the i7 retina logic board in my mid 2012 macbook pro?
No you can not. Retina boards are completely different.
@@GRIBSOFT thanks, can I put the 15'' non Retina i7 board in my 13'' MacBook pro?
I believe you forgot to put the mic in... am I right?
Could have been missed in editing, but you got the concept.
@@GRIBSOFT Not exactly, actually. The mic is the one thing that doesn't just slide, snap, or screw back in place. You had us tear the glue that binds it in place, so I'm wishing I had some instruction on how you re-installed that component.
We did everything in the video and now the mac wont turn back on. Any suggestions?
Thank you :)
Kathleen Scott , do you remember reconnecting the battery cable back before placing the back lid and screwing? Most of us tend to forget that. If so, what I’d recommend is, watch this video carefully again, take notes of all the connections here mentioned, watch one more time to double check and make sure you didn’t miss any part and then open the laptop again and very methodically and patiently check and double check all connections, one by one. I hope that helps. Good luck ; )
Call apple
They will tell you that the logic boards fried.
how to contact you bro?
Can u place the motherboard of 2012 in a 2009 Mac book pro mid 2009
It will not fit because of minor differences.
Nice video even though it sounds like revealing crime scene.
My MacBook died, If i replace my lógica board can i boot normaly into my actual os or i need tô format?
Did you ever replace the board? Were you able to keep your data on your drive?? I am in the same boat
I am having a repair company replace my motherboard of this model for $300, is this worthwhile?How much mileage will this get me?
Not really cause if you save up an extra 300-400 you can get you a decent i5 windows laptop
@@KidTonyGaming Thanks, I got a new mac.
Where Can i Buy One for cheap dog
Ebay is always competitive
Can I use a 2012 logic board in a 2010 mbp? From everything I read I can, and I really need the faster processor.
Call apple
T Villa I didn’t do that. I don’t think they technically allow that so they wouldn’t tell me. What I did was find a list of the incompatible parts in the 2010 and found replacements for them (display connector, airport, speakers, and antenna/camera). You can find all these things for really cheap on Ebay, I just ordered the whole display/clamshell because then I don’t have to replace the connector or antenna/camera for $40 and it makes it simple, The speakers and whole airport assembly was like $14 for both, and the logic board was $125 in theory I should have no issues, but we will see!
@@NA0401ABC cool let me know!
T Villa I did it! I worked perfectly, and for some reason everyone tells you that it’s impossible when it took me like 10 minutes to finish.
I'm late to the party lol! So glad you got it done. Congratulations!!! Yes so it's the same body so it should be fine, but there are some late 2012 models that will not fit 2010 bodies.
You forgot to reconnect the microphone connector.
After Cleaning my MacBook doesn't go to sleep when I close the Display... any Idea ?
Give it 2 Nyquils....
Any luck? Mine has the same issue, doesn't sleep when display closes, or it shuts off randomly on its own. I have to run the fan on high (manually using an app) and leave it plugged in.
can't hear you on any of your videos
The volume is a little low.
My nutjob of a brain thinked that opening my macbook and NOT dissconecting the battery cable AND touching the fucking LOGICBOARD pins WITH A SCREWDRIVER and expected Its now dead
Must be some other disconnected cable. Not that it's impossible but it is very difficult to fry a logic board after 2008.
you need to warn people to carefully remove the wires because not knowing how to remove them can damage it especially on insight camera. You also need to slow down and show how your doing it properly step by step. Also invest in a better camera because your current one is bad cant zoom in properly. Also, keyboard wire was very hard to understand you didn't properly show it or zoomed in especially on putting everything back together. Overall just slow down and explain each step carefully and zooming in properly.
GOING TO BE BACK I BUSINESS ON MY CRACKBOOK :)
boys! i got it back but keyboard seems like it isn't fully functional and I read that I need to do an smc but with the keyboarding being the issue, is there a script I can for for the SMC??
why can't i remove the logic board? i'm lifting it up but it seems the plastic cover goes with it
You either missed a screw or there was a spill that dried and stuck the backlight cover to the speaker on the bottom of the board.