Use the flat end of a spudger to lift the I/O board connector up and out of its socket on the logic board
Be sure to lift straight up on the connector as you disconnect it from its socket. The socket is very deep on the logic board and prying it from side to side may damage the logic board
Gently push the tip of a spudger under the black plastic flap stuck to the display data cable lock to make the lock pop upward and away from the socket.
Remove the small rubber gasket from the corner of the upper case near the display data cable.
Before removing the last display screw, be sure to hold the display and upper case steady with your other hand. Failure to do so may allow the components to fall onto the table, causing potentially expensive damage.
Remove the last 4.9 mm T8 Torx screw securing the display to the upper case.
Thanks a lot for this guide! My daughter wrecked the display on my Macbook Air. I have never done any repairs on a notebook before, but I ordered the new display assembly and the toolkit and went ahead anyways.
When I saw my Macbook Air in pieces before me, I had my doubts that it would ever work again, but placing the last screw and then pressing the power button, it just worked!
Very helpful - thank you very much. I watched your Youtube video (for a slightly different model) to get an idea of the process, then followed this guide step-by-step for my exact model. Very clear and easy to follow, with great directions and pictures.
Used this excellent and comprehensive guide for early 11” Air along side the video guide for the later 13” Macbook Air to swap out the display on a 2015 11” Macbook Air - All very similar and made a daunting job straight forward - Thanks!