MacBook Pro 13" Retina Display Late 2012 AirPort Board Assembly Replacement

Written By: Walter Galan
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MacBook Pro 13" Retina Display Late 2012 AirPort Board Assembly Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

5

Time Required

No estimate

Introduction

Prereq only.

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    • Remove the single 2.7 mm T5 Torx screw securing the AirPort board to the I/O board.

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    • Use the flat end of a spudger to pry and disconnect the three antenna cable connectors from the AirPort board.

    • The three cables are coded with black sleeves of different lengths. During reassembly:

    • Connect the long-sleeved cable to the center socket.

    • The short-sleeved cable connects next to the screw.

    • The remaining cable has no sleeve, and connects in the last empty socket, next to the fan.

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    • Move the antenna cables aside, clear of the AirPort board.

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    • Wedge a plastic opening tool between the AirPort board (side nearest the I/O ports) and the I/O board.

    • Gently pry the AirPort board upwards, but do not remove it.

    • Only lift the AirPort board as much as is necessary to get a grip on it. Lifting it too high above the I/O board may damage the board or the socket.

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    • Pull the AirPort board straight out of its socket on the I/O board.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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