LCD Display Screen Assembly for Apple MacBook Pro Retina Display 15" Model A1398 Mid 2012 Early 2013 661-6529 661-7171 EMC 2512 EMC 2673

this is a guide on replacing an LCD on the Apple MacBook Pro Retina 15 model number 8 13 98 to begin shut down the laptop and disconnect the AC power flip the laptop over and remove 10 pentalobe screws from the bottom cover all bottom cover screws are identical on this model carefully lift the cover near the hinge and set it aside if the insides of the laptop are filled with dust bunnies now is a good time to clean it out you can use a regular drink straw connected to a vacuum cleaner to safely get rid of most dust and lint it is a good idea to focus on the fans and the heatsinks as it will improve cooling and as a result performance and longevity of your machine once the laptop has been cleaned out disconnect the battery and proceed on disconnecting the video connector pick open the securing tab with a screwdriver and using both hands gently slide the video cable from its jack using a