Installing MacBook Air Models A1237 and A1304 AirPort/Bluetooth Board

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Reclaim your singular source of internet connectivity by replacing your broken AirPort/Bluetooth board.

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Add Note Edit Step 1 — Lower Case  ¶ 

  • Remove the following 10 screws securing the lower case to the Air:

    • Six 2.8 mm Phillips screws.

    • Two 3.8 mm Phillips screws.

    • Two 5.4 mm Phillips screws.

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Add Note Edit Step 2  ¶ 

  • Slightly lift the lower case near the vents and push it toward the rear of the computer to free the mounting tabs.

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Add Note Edit Step 3 — Battery  ¶ 

  • Disconnect the battery connector by pulling it straight out of its socket.

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Add Note Edit Step 4  ¶ 

  • Remove the following nine screws securing the battery to the Air:

    • Four 2.9 mm Phillips.

    • Four 3.8 mm Phillips.

    • One 7.2 mm Phillips.

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Add Note Edit Step 5  ¶ 

  • Lift the battery out of the Air.

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Add Note Edit Step 6 — AirPort/Bluetooth Board  ¶ 

  • Remove the two following screws securing the AirPort/Bluetooth board bracket to the upper case:

    • One 4.7 mm Phillips.

    • One 3.9 mm Phillips.

  • Lift the AirPort/Bluetooth bracket out of the upper case.

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Add Note Edit Step 7  ¶ 

  • Using a spudger, pry the AirPort/Bluetooth ribbon cable connector straight up off the AirPort/Bluetooth board.

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Add Note Edit Step 8  ¶ 

  • Use a spudger to pry the three antenna cables up off the AirPort/Bluetooth board.

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Add Note Edit Step 9  ¶ 

  • Remove the single 3.2 mm Phillips screw from the upper right corner of the AirPort/Bluetooth board.

  • Lift the AirPort/Bluetooth board out of the upper case.

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

For more information, check out the MacBook Air Models A1237 and A1304 device page.

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