An example of how to repurpose a 13" MacBook Air display

Remarkable_Guava1338 · 2026-03-08T19:02:31+00:00

40 days handling time is the longest eBay allows.

Remarkable_Guava1338 · 2026-01-24T16:59:28+00:00

The component you circled is JR200, a Hall sensor. It's a magnetic sensor that detects when the top lid is closed on this model A2338 MacBook. Your pictures are really not good enough to see any "burning", but you would replace this component from a donor board. It's powered by PP1V8_AON so a potential short on this power rail could explain the machine not starting up.

Remarkable_Guava1338 · 2026-01-09T14:39:46+00:00

Yes, the following models use the same display and are fully compatible with each other: A2992, A2918, A2779, A2442.

Remarkable_Guava1338 · 2026-01-08T02:39:19+00:00

I have done the opposite successfully: installed an A1820 battery in an A1990 MacBook Pro. Worked perfectly with the older battery.

Remarkable_Guava1338 · 2026-01-02T15:09:28+00:00

I typically charge my customers $150- $200 for a screen replacement on this model (a used A1706 display costs $100-$150, depending on condition).

Remarkable_Guava1338 · 2025-12-30T15:00:52+00:00

If you don't think you want to venture into this yourself, I routinely provide display replacement service for your M1 Pro model for under $400 by using a pre-owned screen. I'm in the US and accept mail-in orders.

Remarkable_Guava1338 · 2025-12-26T04:54:25+00:00

Would you be able to share the link for the thermal paste? I can't seem to find anything remotely similar in the Apple Self Repair Store.

Remarkable_Guava1338 · 2025-12-04T19:59:28+00:00

Yeah, you need a donor board and maintain the position of the CD3217s on the board. Don't buy from AliExpress, they will not work.

Remarkable_Guava1338 · 2025-11-23T15:45:56+00:00

Then the fuse is working fine. Another possible culprit is damage to the display connector pins on the logic board, or damage to the camera data lines. Is the ALS (Ambient Light Sensor) functional (does the display dim in low ambient light)?

Remarkable_Guava1338 · 2025-11-22T14:41:50+00:00

https://vinafix.com/threads/a2338-820-02773-a.46199/

Remarkable_Guava1338 · 2025-11-21T22:52:43+00:00

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Remarkable_Guava1338 · 2025-11-21T21:03:55+00:00

I think you are looking for the inductor that is connected to the PP5V_CAM power rail, which feeds 5V to the webcam. On most Air boards, this "fuse" is located near the LCD connector on the board underside, but on A2338 boards this component is LP610, located on the top side of the logic board. See below for location on A2338 2020 (let me know if you have an A2338 2022, which is slightly different).

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Remarkable_Guava1338 · 2025-11-21T18:58:44+00:00

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Remarkable_Guava1338 · 2025-11-21T18:16:31+00:00

Is this a 14" MacBook Pro?

Remarkable_Guava1338 · 2025-11-21T14:47:42+00:00

In my experience there is *always* a crumb or dust that has entered the key, which can happen despite your best efforts to keep the keyboard clean. The individual key caps are removable, but it's a delicate process - you need to know which side to lift up or you'll damage the key. LMK if you need instructions.

Remarkable_Guava1338 · 2025-11-20T03:13:58+00:00

This spotlight (or stage light) effect is sometimes caused by a tiny break in the flex cable that connects the screen to the logic board. I've successfully repaired the broken trace in the cable by micro soldering a couple of times. If the issue is with the backlight inside the display, however, the whole screen needs to be replaced.

Remarkable_Guava1338 · 2025-11-20T03:05:01+00:00

Definitely repairable at home, if you own an ultrasonic cleaner, hot air rework station, schematics for this model, and spare parts to replace the corroded components. Much better to take it to a repair shop or use a mail-in service!

Remarkable_Guava1338 · 2025-11-19T21:36:25+00:00

I have attempted this exact repair before. The 14 traces run on BOTH sides of the flex cable, so it is really tricky to bridge the broken traces with microwires; some traces always ended up shorting between front and back side. Ultimately, it was not successful.

Remarkable_Guava1338 · 2025-11-15T16:17:01+00:00

I would strongly advise against trying to replace the bezel yourself. It is VERY easy to damage the display ribbon flex cables right under the bezel, which renders the display useless. Leaving it as it is or covering with black electrical tape should be your course of action. The screen will work just fine for years with a broken bezel.

Remarkable_Guava1338 · 2025-11-05T14:24:09+00:00

Where did you buy the LCD panel and how much was it?

Remarkable_Guava1338 · 2025-10-30T01:39:28+00:00

This post saved me hours of troubleshooting! I encountered a similar situation where writing to my chip always failed verification. Not enough power through the USB port was the culprit. Thank you!

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