Installing MacBook Pro 15" Unibody 2.53 GHz Mid 2009 Bluetooth Board Replacement (Anti-Glare Option)

Replace the Bluetooth board.

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Add Note Edit Step 1 — Lower Case  ¶ 

  • Remove the following ten screws securing the lower case to the upper case:

    • Seven 3 mm Phillips screws.

    • Three 13.5 mm Phillips screws.

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Add Note Edit Step 2  ¶ 

  • Using both hands, lift the lower case near the vent to pop it off two clips securing it to the upper case.

  • Remove the lower case and set it aside.

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Add Note Edit Step 3 — Bluetooth Board (Anti-Glare Option)  ¶ 

  • Disconnect the Bluetooth cable by pulling the male end straight away from its socket.

  • Pull the connector parallel to the face of the logic board, not straight up.

  • Use the flat end of a spudger to pry the Bluetooth antenna cable from its socket on the board.

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Add Note Edit Step 4  ¶ 

  • Remove the two 8 mm Phillips screws securing the Bluetooth/camera cable retainer to the upper case.

  • One of the screws may remain captive in the Bluetooth/camera cable ground loop. If replacing the display, be sure to transfer this screw to the new unit.

  • Lift the Bluetooth board/cable retainer assembly out of the upper case.

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Add Note Edit Step 5 — Bluetooth Board Replacement (Anti-Glare Option)  ¶ 

  • Remove the single Phillips screw securing the Bluetooth board to the retainer.

  • Lift the Bluetooth board off the retainer.

Required Tools

Spudger

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Phillips #00 Screwdriver

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