Installing MacBook Air Models A1237 and A1304 Audio Cable
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Walter Galan
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MacBook Air Models A1237 and A1304
Use this guide to replace your audio cable.
Use this guide to replace your audio cable.
Phillips 00 Screwdriver
Spudger
MacBook Air (Original) Audio Cable
Installing MacBook Air Models A1237 and A1304 Lower Case
Installing MacBook Air Models A1237 and A1304 Battery
Installing MacBook Air Models A1237 and A1304 Speaker
Remove the following 10 screws securing the lower case to the Air:
Remove the following 10 screws securing the lower case to the Air:
Six 2.8 mm Phillips screws.
Six 2.8 mm Phillips screws.
Two 3.8 mm Phillips screws.
Two 3.8 mm Phillips screws.
Two 5.4 mm Phillips screws.
Two 5.4 mm Phillips screws.
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Slightly lift the lower case near the vents and push it toward the rear of the computer to free the mounting tabs.
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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Disconnect the battery connector by pulling it straight out of its socket.
Disconnect the battery connector by pulling it straight out of its socket.
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Remove the following nine screws securing the battery to the Air:
Remove the following nine screws securing the battery to the Air:
Four 2.9 mm Phillips.
Four 2.9 mm Phillips.
Four 3.8 mm Phillips.
Four 3.8 mm Phillips.
One 7.2 mm Phillips.
One 7.2 mm Phillips.
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Lift the battery out of the Air.
Lift the battery out of the Air.
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Remove the following two screws securing the speaker assembly to the upper case.
Remove the following two screws securing the speaker assembly to the upper case.
One 3 mm Phillips.
One 3 mm Phillips.
One 5.8 mm Phillips.
One 5.8 mm Phillips.
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Use a spudger to lift the audio-out connector board off the adhesive that secures it to the hard drive bracket.
Use a spudger to lift the audio-out connector board off the adhesive that secures it to the hard drive bracket.
Disconnect the audio out connector from its socket.
Disconnect the audio out connector from its socket.
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Rotate the speaker assembly toward the center of the Air.
Rotate the speaker assembly toward the center of the Air.
Use a spudger to pry the speaker cable connector up off the audio board.
Use a spudger to pry the speaker cable connector up off the audio board.
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Disconnect the port hatch ribbon cable from the logic board by pulling it straight up by its black pull tab.
Disconnect the port hatch ribbon cable from the logic board by pulling it straight up by its black pull tab.
If necessary, pull the audio out ribbon cable off the adhesive securing it to the upper case.
If necessary, pull the audio out ribbon cable off the adhesive securing it to the upper case.
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Use the pointed end of a spudger to de-route the microphone cable from the hard drive bracket.
Use the pointed end of a spudger to de-route the microphone cable from the hard drive bracket.
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Remove the following screws securing the hard drive to the upper case:
Remove the following screws securing the hard drive to the upper case:
Two 3.9 mm Phillips screws.
Two 3.9 mm Phillips screws.
One 4.7 mm Phillips screw.
One 4.7 mm Phillips screw.
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Use the tip of a spudger to remove the cosmetic screw cover to reveal the last remaining screw securing the hard drive.
Use the tip of a spudger to remove the cosmetic screw cover to reveal the last remaining screw securing the hard drive.
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Remove the 4.7 mm Phillips screw securing the hard drive to the upper case.
Remove the 4.7 mm Phillips screw securing the hard drive to the upper case.
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Lift the hard drive slightly and use a spudger to pry the audio cable connector up off the logic board.
Lift the hard drive slightly and use a spudger to pry the audio cable connector up off the logic board.
Peel the audio cable off the adhesive securing it to the upper case.
Peel the audio cable off the adhesive securing it to the upper case.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.