Synopsis

In this episode, Rho`n records his attempt to replace a broken MacBook Pro display. Content warning: May cause drowsiness—do not listen while driving or operating heavy machinery. On the other hand, it may be conducive to a good nap in which you drift off to sleep while listening to the introduction and wake up in time to hear how things turn out in the end.

Production notes: The "truncate silence" audio effect in your audio editor is your friend. The original recording length was around 2 hrs and 15 minutes. After truncating the silence it was down to 1 hour and 36 minutes.

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The MacBook Pro with the broken display removed.

To the left are they small plastic cups containg the screws

and other small parts that were removed for dissembly.

The new laptop display not completely removed from its packaging.

The repaired laptop booted to its login screen

References

Squishmallows

iFixIt: MacBook Pro 13" Function Keys 2017 Display Assembly Replacement

Attribution

The transition sound used between audio clips is found on freesound.org:

Name: Harp Transition Music Cue

Author: DanJFilms

License: Creative Commons Zero