Displays Introduction
This manual includes technical instructions for replacing genuine Apple parts in Mac and is intended for individual technicians with the knowledge, experience, and tools required to repair electronic devices.
Important
Read the entire manual first. If you’re not comfortable performing the repairs as instructed in this manual, don’t proceed.
Always use the latest version of this manual available at support.apple.com/en_US/manuals/displaysandaccessories.
Warning
Failure to follow the repair instructions or to use genuine Apple parts or proper tools may cause electric shock or other safety issues and lead to personal injury or death.
Caution
Failure to follow the repair instructions or to use genuine Apple parts or proper tools may damage the Apple display, parts, or other property, or compromise the device’s functionality.
Warranty information
Damage caused by repairs performed outside of Apple or the Apple Authorized Service Provider network is not covered by Apple’s warranty or AppleCare plans. Such damage may cause future repairs to be subject to out-of-warranty costs or render the device ineligible for future repairs by Apple or Apple Authorized Service Providers.
Tools and parts
Ordering tools and parts
You can learn how to order genuine Apple parts and tools at support.apple.com/self-service-repair. During the purchase process, enter the manual ID located at the bottom of the Contents page to indicate that you’ve read this manual in its entirety and agree that you have the knowledge and experience to perform your intended repair.
Software tools
A System Configuration step may be required at the end of your repair. System Configuration is a postrepair software tool that completes the repair for genuine Apple parts. Running System Configuration has a number of purposes that vary based on the part replaced.
What System Configuration does | Why it's important |
|---|---|
Transfers factory calibration values | Certain parts like displays, cameras, and ambient light sensors have calibration values that are customized to each individual part during manufacturing. These calibration values are required for proper functionality of True Tone and Center Stage. Transferring these values ensures maximum performance and quality after a repair. |
Ensures repair integrity | After a hardware repair, software checks are performed to ensure repair integrity. Repair integrity means that a genuine Apple part has been correctly installed. |
Updates replacement logic board with device serial number | Transferring the device serial number to the logic board will allow you to see the serial number in System Profiler. |
Assigns wireless region | To comply with regional communications regulations, a wireless region must be assigned to your logic board. |
Updates firmware | Keeping firmware up to date ensures that the device has all the latest security and performance features. |
After performing a display or logic board repair in Studio Display, a Mac with Apple Service Utility installed is required to perform System Configuration. You will initiate and complete System Configuration at the end of display reassembly.
Before initiating the System Configuration process, ensure that you have the following:
The latest version of Apple Service Utility installed on a Mac running macOS Sonoma (14.1 or later)
Internet access
A USB-C charge cable or a USB-A to USB-C cable
Note: The USB-C cable must support both power and data. Don’t use Thunderbolt 3 cables.
System Configuration requires a strong Wi-Fi network capable of 1.0 Mbps download and upload speeds, with less than 400 ms latency and less than 2% packet loss. Estimated data usage to run System Configuration is 6–22 MB.
If System Configuration is interrupted, canceled, or encounters an error, Apple Service Utility will display a message instructing you to contact the Self Service Repair Store team for assistance.
Alerts
Failure to follow alerts could result in electric shock, injury, data loss, or damage to the device, parts, or other property.
 | Danger | Instructions for reducing risk of electric shock and electrocution |
 | Warning | Instructions for reducing risk of personal injury |
 | Caution | Instructions for reducing risk of data loss or device hardware damage |
Important | Supplemental information for successfully completing procedures; neither a Warning nor a Caution |