New 2.13 Owner

[Maven1975]

And more importantly, did the lines disappear using rev A display? (Assuming you did it because of lines on rev B display)

The MBA Rev. B is a noisy device to begin with. The audio out jack is extremely noisy when hooked up to a TV with the display port as well. This could be compounding an issue for some.

I found the screen much better after it was swapped. (Perfect to me)

Scottsdale, If you want, I can help you with the procedure.

On a side note.. Anyone here find their display hinge soft/not tight on their 2.13? I wouldn't call it floppy, but it definitely moves REAL easy compared to A & B.

 

[h1d]

Needs more similar reports but the theory is starting to conclude as the display actually being the problem.
Do you mind lining out the display swapping process a bit more in detail?, since I'd like to try when I get a rev C with lines.

 

[Maven1975]

Needs more similar reports but the theory is starting to conclude as the display actually being the problem.
Do you mind lining out the display swapping process a bit more in detail?, since I'd like to try when I get a rev C with lines.

There is a swap, but its not the display. Its the guts. If you had both of them open side by side you can use one for the guide. (screw placement and layout) I found the cases absoutely identical.

My Rev C has no lines, so I won't be performing this again anytime soon. All in all it takes about 1 hour.

You will need Phillips P0 and Torx T6 drivers.

Don't over think it. The screws are obvious except for a piece of plastic trim on the top of the logicboard. That needs to be pooped off to reveal a screw for the mainboard and one for the HD.

 

[h1d]

I'm somewhat willing to do it, but do you have to remove the entire motherboard off by unscrewing every screws that holds it on the case?
I did see the cables that connect the display and perhaps the other line was for the camera, but had no idea how to proceed.

Would it be in the order of,
back case panel
battery
mobo
unplug cables
display
?

Also, I saw 2 star shaped screws around the hinge which +- drivers can't do a stuff on them, but I assume they need to be unscrewed as well?

 

[Maven1975]

I'm somewhat willing to do it, but do you have to remove the entire motherboard off by unscrewing every screws that holds it on the case?
I did see the cables that connect the display and perhaps the other line was for the camera, but had no idea how to proceed.

Would it be in the order of,
back case panel
battery
mobo
unplug cables
display
?

Also, I saw 2 star shaped screws around the hinge which +- drivers can't do a stuff on them, but I assume they need to be unscrewed as well?

Backcover
Battery
Logicboard Removal & Replacement
Hard Drive removal
Speaker removal - its in its own case with a different cable than Rev. A. However, the piece is the same size.
Port compartment swap
Hard Drive replacement
Battery replacement.

Everything can be done with a P0 and T6 drivers.

 

[manhorse]

I love my MBA as well

This is actually my second Macbook Air purchase. I had originally picked up one of the first gen 1.6s. I loved the form factor but the hard drive speed was really painful so I took it back. When this was came at a kinda lower price point with SSD I figured I'd give it another go. WOW is all I can say. The speed on this thing is so nice and the Nvidia card is just a bonus. I have a Macpro for my primary computer so for being on the road I think this will compliment things quite well.

 

[929406]

another happy owner here

Just got mine a few days ago and so far I see faint lines but they don't bother me as I see patterns on my 23" ACD as well. I think all matte screens have this type of pattern.

The Air is super fast, runs hotter than my MBP but nothing serious. Its a perfect road computer and love the form factor

 

[hitekalex]

Also got my new 2.13 MBA this weekend. Loaded it up with Snow Leopard - this thing flies, especially compared to my old Rev A 1.6. SSD makes a huge difference - the Air seems snappier than my wife's 2.4Ghz iMac because of SSD.

The display is fine as well. I can't see any "lines" no matter how hard I looked, and a few units at Apple store didn't have any either.

All that I can say is - people, don't let all the negative commentary here stop you from getting the latest Air - go and check one out for yourself.

 

[h1d]

After doing horrendous hardware hacks, I came to the conclusion that lines don't bother me, but yellow dull look does... I'm putting back the displays to where they belong...