Installing MacBook Pro 15" Retina Display Mid 2012 AirPort Board

Replace the AirPort Board in your MacBook Pro 15" Retina Display Mid 2012.

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Having connectivity issues? Use this guide to replace the AirPort board.

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Add Note Edit Step 1 — Lower Case  ¶ 

  • Remove the following pentalobe screws securing the lower case to the MacBook Pro with Retina display.

    • Eight 3.0 mm

    • Two 2.3 mm

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Add Note Edit Step 2  ¶ 

  • Lifting from the edge nearest the clutch cover, lift the lower case off the MacBook Pro.

  • Set the lower case aside.

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Add Note Edit Step 3 — Battery Connector  ¶ 

  • Peel back the warning label covering the battery connector.

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Add Note Edit Step 4  ¶ 

  • Using the flat end of a spudger, gently pry the battery connector straight up out of its socket on the logic board.

  • Bend the battery cables back and out of the way, ensuring that the battery connector doesn't accidentally make contact with the logic board.

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Add Note Edit Step 5 — AirPort Board  ¶ 

  • Use the tip of a spudger to detach the three antenna connectors up from their sockets on the AirPort board.

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Add Note Edit Step 6  ¶ 

  • Remove the single 2.9 mm T5 Torx screw securing the AirPort board to the logic board.

  • Grasp the edges of the board and slide it out from its connector.

  • Lift and remove the AirPort board.

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

For more information, check out the MacBook Pro 15" Retina Display Mid 2012 device page.

Required Tools

Spudger

$2.95 · 50+ In stock

T5 Torx Screwdriver

$6.95 · 50+ In stock

MacBook Pro and Air 5-Point Pentalobe Screwdriver

$12.95 · 50+ In stock

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