2012 Macbook Pro 13" A1278 DVD Super Drive 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)
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Your voice is so calm and blood-pressure-lowering. I can’t tell if you’re just naturally super-chill and laid-back, or just high 😂
I thought it was a young Jack Nicholson.
I wish they still made the newer macbooks this way. You're paying top dollar for professional equipment, you should be able to repair and maintain your investment
This guy is a masterclass. Great video. Could follow step by step successfully.
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*WARNING* - Please read ALL these tips for this repair, especially beginners (like myself):
1) At 1:00 don’t be scared of taking out the iSight camera cable. Just hold the cable and pull it out. Don’t use too much force.
Also, the cable above it (speaker one) is not needed to be pulled out - once the speaker is remove just move the speaker to the right side while the plug is still put in. This will save time.
2) Don’t be careless - listen to the guy in the video. At 2:35 make sure you 100% move *ALL* cables gently to the *LEFT* side and don’t worry about damaging them (and make sure you don’t move the MacBook in the next steps where the antenna is out, so you don’t rip the cable as it can go under the MacBook and rip while sliding it), even the iSight camera one. This is important because them antenna are the reason you have WiFi.
So, if you accidentally damage them then your WiFi signal will be poor or won’t even work at all. And the cost is like £70 (£15 for the part, and cost for labour as the job will be harder than this video), or a £20 WiFi adaptor will be needed.
3) The antenna cables take the piss to put back in, but just use the side of a flat screwdriver and press it against the top of the antenna when plugging it in, and use your finger to push on top of the antenna to connect it.
4) Confidence. This is an easy laptop to repair for beginners, so don’t shake your fingers or be hesitant removing the parts. Otherwise, you might damage this repair. *Patience* as well. This repair requires patience so don’t be intimidated by adrenaline (the rush/need of doing this repair ASAP to fix it).
5) Don’t worry if you’re missing some screws. It will be fine as long as you have the majority of the screws - some don’t even need to be screwed back in (like the speaker being screwed in with the WiFi airport thing). But try and fit all the screws back in. Also, using a toothpick to take out the screws (once unscrewed) and placing them back in the holes is very useful once you put the toothpick straight in the middle of the screw.
I just want to thank the uploaded for making an amazing and helpful video. I needed to do this repair to remove a CD from the CD drive, and I’ve increased my confidence as I have learned a lot from this repair. Thank you uploader.
I really appreciate your tips. So many precise instructions are missing from this video. I have a question - how, exactly, is the insight cable removed - do I pull it straight up (like the first cable he showed) or do I pull it straight back (like a plug from a wall)? I'm afraid I might pull it the wrong way and break it.
Juliet Jones Well with the iSight camera I just used the actual wire (instead of the actual connector) and sort of lifted it and pushed it back slowly then progressively pulling it back with more pressure until it actually disconnects.
Fitting it back in is easy, as all you do is slide it back in.
Also, it’s all about being cautious as well as having confidence. Be prepared when doing the repair (like give yourself a day) and don’t attempt the repair while under pressure.
Looking at the video again, I basically did what the guy did, but I just pulled on the actual wire and sort of lifted and pulled it back slowly then slowly progressively pulling it back with more pressure until it disconnects. So, it’s kind of like both pulling it up straight and back.
This repair is actually easy, but the WiFi antennas are 100% the hardest part as it’s hard to take them off imo (but easy to put it back on).
Also use a toothpick and push the back the iSight camera back to the connector (when you have slided it in), if you’re having difficulty putting it back in.
Fantastic video. Clear and concise! Thanks a lot for posting.
Always glad to help.
You're the best I found. Congrats!
Sir, thank you so much for posting this video. It really helped me to replace the optical drive on my 2012 MBP. Thank you!
Happy to help.
Thanks! Got me over the line!
Very well explained. 👍
Thanks a lot man. I was doing on my own but had some doubts. And this video help me to do it. Sorry my english
Always glad to help.
@@GRIBSOFT do you know if depositioning the hard drive causes it to fail once installed again, like during loading and unloading of cd discs? I had that issue with the original MacBook I'm kind of nervous to touch the DVD drive again.
My real problem is the long bluetooth antenna (of the 4 wifi antennas), I snapped the connector off it and in order to install the new replacement part I ordered I have to remove the DVD drive? it seems to sit right under it I hope you know what part I am referring to and also that I am correct in assuming that is where it's located.
Thank you very much from France :)
Welcome :)
Replaced superdrive, but it keeps rejecting discs as soon as I put them in. I recently replaced the hard drive, which had crashed, with a 1T SSD. While I was in disc utility I noticed the icon for the superdrive showed up. So I was wondering if there is something I can do to fix this, by erasing and formatting the cd/dvd drive?
Whats the size for the 2 screws at the left of the CD ROM? Cant seem to unscrew it
Excellent!
Glad to help.
so im not sure if I need a new dvd drive only because it works currently but it makes a horrible sound on computer startup (boot) and use any advice would be greatly helpful...also my screen when I open the laptop its a little loose I'm wondering if I can put a later model Retina display on as a replacement thanks everybody
what pin sata on the dvd drive?
Excellent video! Thank you!
just brillant !
Glad to help
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Sorry but you need to zoom in much more. It’s hard to see the detail and why do we need to see the right side at all?!?
ISight camera not working, hardware prblm ,need help
Thanks for the video. However, once I installed the Optical Drive it will not accept CDs. The only way it will accept CDs is if I insert a CD upon start up or if I manually type in drutil tray eject in my Terminal and then I can insert a CD. It is as if the Optical Drive is in deep sleep mode unless I type in a command. Does anyone have a solution to this? I am running on Mac OS Catalina and I have a mid 2012 Macbook Pro 13 inch.
Hi Raul, I have the same Macbook Pro and the same problem: try to burn a cd from Itunes and it just rejects the cd. Did you ever figure it out or hear from Save Apple Dollars?
How do I get a stuck disk out? I’ve tried restarting my MacBook and holding the track pad down, I’ve tried holding the eject button down while restarting. It’s stuck and won’t stop making this repetitive noise while it’s trying to eject the disk. Any ideas
Best way is to remove the dvd drive and then remove the disk once the drive is out.
@@GRIBSOFT Is it easy to pull it out at that point or will I need to disassemble the DVD drive? My disc is stuck and I'm planning on selling it soon (2012 model)! Thank you so much
can i install blueray lecture ?
Yes.
Sub Woofer?
right don’t sound like it’s there
It is difficult to follow what you are doing because your fingers are in the way. You should zoom in, point to the component, then explain HOW to remove it. You are randomly pulling, unscrewing and grabbing different things like the average viewer knows what you're talking about. It is very easy to damage a part if it is taken out incorrectly so that needs to be explained. I wasn't sure if I'm supposed to pull straight up, push then pull, pull to the right then up, unscrew...that should not be left to chance!
same kinda for me too lol i ended up ripping a cord outn😂 but over all this a good video btw man if u see dis
This us perfect, now I remove the DVD that's stuck in there 😂😂😅😅
I tried disconnecting the eye sight camera cable and I broke it 😭😭😭😭 it was not a cable to be removed because it was paste to the mother board!! You should had made an awareness first!! I am a teacher giving my lessons online and now I wont be able to use the camera 😰😰😥 this was a good video but next time please make an awareness first! 😤😤😤😤 It was not necessarily to be removed as you can work your way around it!! I am so upset right now!!!!
i ripped mine too
Wierd, Mine are pentalobes... Figures.
you sure you can't whisper any quieter? I can still hear you.
Don't be cheap get out there and purchase a decent microphone
I dont really like the Music you chose to do this in. Its really distracting and I can barley hear or pay attention to you.
same