WiFi/Camera PCB Connector Broken
Hey everyone.
I saw a couple of questions on this subject, but all of them pretty old.
While replacing my keyboard backlit I somehow damaged the cable (or conector) of the WiFI/Bluetooth/Camera. None of them worked after the repair (the backlit works fine...).
Now, while trying to fix them, I think I might have worked with the battery plugged in, and there was a tiny explosion on the PCB, right behind the connector slot. I even bought a new cable (which haven't arrived yet), but after the explosion it doesn't seem that the new cable is going to work (I'm actually surprised that the computer is still alive...).
Any tips, information, part number or anything that might help getting the WiFi back?
Photos attached of the current status of the PCB.
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Updated with pictures:
Thanks a lot again.
Indeed it does not seem that the connector broke... I confirmed it is the 820-2879-B, I got the schematics, and indeed it does look like the L3405 (right on!).
I'm just afraid there are componentes nearby that are also damaged, and also a bit uncomfortable with the fact that I won't have access (nor be able to buy) a hot air rework station.
Even though there seems to be a fairly high chance of completely killing the board I'm might just go for it, we'll see!
I really appreciate your patience and attention!
Thanks a lot!
Is this a good question?
2 Comments
@caioac you need to identify your Macbook properly. To assist you we will need to know for sure which exact model this is. Better yet, give us the 820-xxxx number that is silk screened on your logicboard. The person that will know most about this is @reecee and hopefully he'll see your question. We can identify your destroyed component and your connector once we have your numbers.
by oldturkey03
@oldturkey03, thanks a lot.
My model is an old MC374LL/A which has been working fine since my SSD and 8GB RAM upgrade. I'll see if I can find someone to help me with the soldering at a reasonable price in my country... almost 8 years for my Mac, so my willing to invest is pretty limited at this point.
Anyway, thanks a lot.
by Caio Carvalho