Installing MacBook Pro 15" Retina Display Mid 2012 I/O Board Cable

Replacing the cable connecting the I/O board with the Logic board.

Input, Output, Sideput. Whatever kind of puting you will be doing, a faulty I/O board cable is going to severely limit the functionality of your MacBook Pro with Retina display. This guide will show you how to replace it.

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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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  • 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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  • 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 — I/O Board Cable  ¶ 

  • Using the flat end of a spudger, pry the I/O board cable straight up out of its socket on the I/O board.

  • In a similar fashion, remove the I/O board cable from its socket on the I/O board.

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Add Note Edit Step 6  ¶ 

  • Remove the I/O board cable from the MacBook Pro.

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

MacBook Pro and Air 5-Point Pentalobe Screwdriver

$12.95 · 39 In stock

Related Products

MacBook Pro 15" Retina I/O Board Cable

$19.95

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