Installing MacBook Air Models A1237 and A1304 Hard Drive

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Prerequisite Only

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Add Note Edit Step 1 — Hard Drive  ¶ 

  • Disconnect the port hatch ribbon cable from the logic board by pulling it straight up by its black pull tab.

  • Pull the audio out ribbon cable off the adhesive securing it to the upper case.

  • Use a spudger to pry the audio out ribbon cable connector board off the hard drive bracket.

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  • Disconnect the audio out cable from its socket on the port hatch ribbon cable.

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  • Use a spudger to pry the hard drive cable connector up off the logic board.

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  • Use the sharp end of a spudger to de-route the microphone cable from the hard drive bracket.

  • Remove the cosmetic screw cover from the adhesive securing it to the hard drive bracket.

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  • Remove the four Phillips screws securing the hard drive assembly to the upper case.

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  • Lift the hard drive assembly 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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