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Installing MacBook Pro 17" Models A1151 A1212 A1229 and A1261 AirPort Extreme

Prerequisite Only

Please note that this guide is only a prerequisite for other guides.

Author: iRobot
Difficulty: Moderate

Install an AirPort Extreme 802.11g card internally.

Sections

Battery 1 step
RAM Shield 2 steps
Upper Case 7 steps
AirPort Extreme 3 steps

Tools

Phillips 00 Screwdriver

Tools (continued)

Relevant Parts

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Edit Step 1 — Battery ¶

Use your fingers to push both battery release tabs away from the battery and lift the battery out of the computer.

Edit Step 2 — RAM Shield ¶

Remove the four identical Phillips screws from the memory door.

Edit Step 3 ¶

Lift the memory door up enough to get a grip on it, and slide it toward you, pulling it away from the casing.

Edit Step 4 — Upper Case ¶

Remove the three Phillips screws in the battery compartment near the latch. Apple was nice enough to tilt these screws at a slight angle to make them easier to remove.

Edit Step 5 ¶

Remove the following six screws:
- Two T6 Torx screws on either side of the RAM slot.
- Four Phillips screws along the hinge.

Edit Step 6 ¶

Remove the four Phillips screws on the port side of the computer.

Edit Step 7 ¶

Rotate the computer 90 degrees and remove the two Phillips screws from the rear of the computer.

Edit Step 8 ¶

Rotate the computer 90 degrees again and remove the four Phillips screws from the side of the computer.

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Required Tools

Spudger

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T6 Torx Screwdriver

$4.95 · 50+ In stock

Phillips #00 Screwdriver

$4.95 · 50+ In stock

Recommended Tools

Universal Drive Adaptor

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iFixit Lock Pick Set

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Inspection Scope

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Frictionless Ratchet

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Portable Anti-Static Mat

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MacBook Pro 17" Models A1151 A1212 A1229 and A1261