MacBook Pro 15 Touch Bar 2016 & 2017 Disassembling, cleaning and thermal paste replacement
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- Опубликовано: 6 окт 2024
- This step-by-step video guide shows how to fix laptop overheating: disassembling MacBook Pro 15 Touch Bar 2016 and 2017 (model A1707), cleaning fan from dust, and replacing thermal paste.
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Welcome to HowFixit! In this video, I'll take you through a step-by-step guide on how to disassemble MacBook Pro 15 Touch Bar 2016 and 2017 (Model A1707) laptop, clean its fans, and replace the thermal paste. Our comprehensive tutorial will equip you with the knowledge of fixing laptop overheating issues. From disassembling your laptop to cleaning the fan and heatsink from dust and applying thermal paste, we've got you covered. Say goodbye to overheating and hello to improved performance!
Laptop Disassembly Guide:
Disassembling your laptop may seem daunting, but I'll break it down into easy-to-follow steps. You'll learn how to remove the laptop's casing, locate and clean the heatsink and fans, and access to CPU for thermal paste replacement. By following this guide, you'll gain a deeper understanding of your laptop's internals and how to keep it running smoothly.
Fan Cleaning Techniques:
Dust and debris can accumulate in your laptop's fans and heatsink over time, leading to reduced airflow and increased temperatures. I'll show you effective methods to clean your laptop using an antistatic brush and proper handling techniques. By keeping your cooling system clean, you'll prevent overheating and extend the lifespan of your laptop.
Thermal Paste Replacement:
Thermal paste plays a crucial role in transferring heat from the laptop's CPU and GPU to the heatsink. However, over time, a thermal paste can dry out and lose its effectiveness. I'll guide you through the process of removing the old thermal paste and applying a fresh, high-quality one. This step is vital for optimal heat dissipation and temperature management. Don't let an overheating laptop slow you down! Watch this comprehensive guide and take control of your laptop's temperature. By performing regular fan cleaning and thermal paste replacement, you'll ensure smooth operation, prevent hardware damage, and extend the life of your laptop. Hit the play button now and let's get started!
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WARNING: I'm an experienced apple consultant with many years of pulling apart macs, but this was my first time pulling apart a 2017 macbook pro so i wanted to get some help before attempting, so i watched this video. I fried my motherboard watching this video due to a lack of a critical warning. be *VERY* careful when you reach 3:25 in the video where he says "pry up the clamp". How-FixIt should have given a warning that this is the most important step of all in terms of preventing your logic board from getting fried. that's your battery connector. when you pull it up, make sure it goes up in ONE move and STAYS up from that point forward. DO NOT let it touch anything - at all - EVER.
Truth Ninjas I got a plug in and charge sign after doing as this video says. Is it because of this?
@@cf6978 good question, im not sure. sorry
im replacing my battery , while also repasting do you think ill be fine?
@@MementoMori-xx5qo already admitted that i'm not experienced in this particular pull apart. which is why i watched the video. and yes, it's true that in general a few touches SHOULDN'T cause an issue, but it still CAN. i'm not trying to disparage or blame the creator. it's an excellent video and i'm very appreciative of it, it really helped. but i stand by what i said: this is a big miss on his part.
@@cf6978hey. Did you fix this? What was your issue?
Great tutorial! But I just wanted to aware unexperienced people like me, that it is not as easy as it seems when you watch professional do it. I tried it myself and had few serious problems in process. Luckily my MB survived, but I highly regret doing it. It was a very nerve racking experience.
So, think thrice before doing it, please!
Great tutorial! Applied the very same steps to the early 2019 MBP Pro 15”. They worked perfectly fine. Got the idle temp down
by 10 C.
What thermal paste did you use?
what thermal past did you use?
what thermal pas did you use?
What thermal pa did you use?
use mx-5
Thank you man! By your video I was able to open my macbook and replace the thermal paste! Thank you so much!!!!
While I don't agree with the order in which the screws are being taken off, the video was extremely helpful in saving costs and time. Thank you for the effort in uploading this!
I worked on around 10 Macbook's from changing speakers, to switching screens to ram/ssd installations, fan cleaning, thermal paste etc but never on a 2017... They were all easier than this. After watching I am too lazy to start unscrewing.
I think this video serves its educational purpose. That is I shouldn't think of cleaning the fan and reapply the thermal paste by myself. I will live with the high temperature and noise fans because at least the computer is working.
that's what I thought to😂😂😂😂😂
@@freddegredeful I ended up cleaning the fans and the intake vents. Though I didn't do the thermal paste.
@@peterv1602any change in cooling ? Better? I want to refresh mine as well, but after seeing the video and reading through comments is too risky. Today i Took it to the apple authorized service and they asked me to sign a disclaimer as if it breaks in the process, I cannot blame them. For them to ask me this, means its a nifty job.
Either way great video.
You may at least want to get the dust bunnies out of the fans and vents though, you don’t need much disassembly just the bottom panel and a brush/air can
@@enderlore1337 I cleared away the dust buildup, resulting in an increase in the volume of air.
OMG the motherboard needs to go out to service the fans?! Apple please.
Never underestimate the power of the Indian guy on RUclips
Single-handedly repaired the unrepairable and showed everyone else how to do it in the process
Thank you for the guide! Significantly dropped the idle temp on my machine. 👍
Nice video overall. The only improvement to the video would be to have a more orderly sequence of what screw to remove. Talk about what group of screws / things you will remove first, then the second group of items, and the next set of items. Then, point to the screws or area that you will remove next before remove them. Just a idea and nothing more.
Just basically plan out the groups of screws your are going to remove by saying what you are removing and slowly point out each of the screws you are removing and what but type you will use. Again, this is just a suggestion to help you and nothing more.
I am really appreciated your video. Good instructor. I learned a lot. Thanks
today you helped me to fix 3 laptops, thank you
macbook pro before touch bar models were easy to clean.
yeap, i would steam and pressure wash them all.
What amazes me the most about this mac is that apple created a screw in which you can screw another screw, at first i was confused how the last piece will fit back.
This does not mention screw sizes or screw types. For example, the bottom 4 screws for the bottom cover are different than the top 2 screws. They are pentalobes. This video is missing so much information that is crucial to getting your macbook up and running again. Such a bummer.
I'm amazed at how many people are bitching cause he is not explaining screws.
Just remove the damn screws and keep them organised. This video is meant to show how the repair goes so that you get to see it while doing it. It's not a tutorial on how to clean your room or put screws in order.
Amazing video thx
This was very helpful, thank you!
And I ask myself why they felt they needed to make such a usually simple task *SO* monumental and such a $!@?& pile of a situation. Wishing there was a cooling mod that could work elegantly. Like an extended backplate just to make space for a bigger cooler? Someone 3D print it start testing damnit! I would but I don’t have the lab... then again - it’s kinda gilding the lily 🤣 but I’d still do it.
couldn't you clean the fans sufficiently without removing the motherboard and unscrewing the fans? I think you could clean them enough with a brush without risking to fry your motherboard? @howfixit
Same question
Very useful - thanks a lot!
Thank you brother!!!
Perfect, thank you, very helpful!
Great job thanks 🙏
Hello. In the process I lost one of the screws that hold the flexible metal bars of the heat sink. Can you tell me what type of screw it is and what its measurement is?
SCREWDRIVER : I have a macbook pro 15" touchbar late 2017 layout usa.Can u say to me what screwdriver i need to disassemble it?this mac let me crazy
a basic ifixit kit will be enough
You'll need a standard Apple pentelope bit, a Torx t4, and a t8 if you need to remove the display.
what ever track that plays @5:25 at 1.75x speed is 👍
All that work for thermal paste… I think this project is done for me lol
Did the tutorial. Used Kryonaut Thermal paste but for some reason it seems that the temperature is now higher. Get spikes up to 100 degrees. Can the amount af thermal paste have an influence? What is a good temperature range?
Hello! WARNING: in the video do not connect the Touch ID, it is a cable that is under another cable, under the top left plate, be careful before closing the laptop and connect all the cables.
7:53 is it a silicone gasket on top of two fans? (the black circle that links the fan and heat sink together) Thanks
What size screwdriver does the motherboard and heatsink have? Thnks
I have a flickering at the bottom of the display on my Macbook Pro 2016. but does not look like flexgate.
If I force the macbook to use only the ATI graphics instead of the integrated one, the error is gone.
Can new thermal paste help here?
Very good tutorial. My MacBook now works better.
very helpful
Saludos cada qué tiempo recomienda cambiar las pasta térmica
Would be able to upgrade the SSD of this midel?
Great video! Can you please do MBP 16” 8-Cores as well please? Need to reapply my thermal paste. Thanks 🙏
could it work with the 2018 -2019 version?
I tried to rip my heat sink off. After much wiggling and prying with a screw driver and bending of stuff. It would not come off. I now know why.
Did you watch the video? There are 8 screws keeping the heat sink, after you remove them there's no way it doesn't come off.
Thank you :)
Does this also work the same with the 13" version (2017/w.TB)?
Yea it should be very similar. I've tried it with my late 2016 13 inch.
Cool video!
I've got the same model, and the screen stopped working a week ago, took it to repair shop, they said the graphics card is damaged due to over heating.. They wanted £550 to fix it, which I thought was steep.
Any tips on how I locate the graphics card?... And replace it myself?
try reballing it
It’s all built onto the board next to the CPU in this video. It’s not something you can replace at least not without some very specialised equipment and knowledge. Usually an independent repair store would order a new logic board with all those parts which is why it is so expensive (unless they find a second hand one that still works).
@@f.remplakowski thanks Filip.
Will this tutorial apply to a 2016 A1706 13''?
NO
I did try id. All looked good but when i turned it on, my mac ran for about 30 Seconds and then shut down. Now it doesn’t start and i dont know what it could be. Any sugestions? Its the first time that i do it with a mac
maybe try the battery terminal thingy again?
HAHAHA
@Catherine Ortiz pretty sure he messed up
Oh my you have to take the whole thing apart in order to clean up the dust from the fans. Horrible absurd design.
Actually you don't, if you want only to clean it you don't need to remove anything beside the cap.
Awful tutorial. You speed through taking out a bunch of screws without discussing what you’re doing.
He is taking out a bunch of screws.
Definitely taking a bunch of screws out.
Thanks man just did this on the first ever macbook pro with touchbar. my idle temps were like 60 now it’s at 45 😊 🫶🏼