Logic Board Disconnection

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Introduction

Prerequisite-only guide to disconnect the logic board in a 2019 MacBook Air.

What you need

Step 1 Disconnect the logic board

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Use a T3 Torx driver to remove the two 1.4 mm screws securing the trackpad connector bracket.
Remove the trackpad connector bracket.

Step 2

Use the flat end of a spudger to pry the trackpad cable connector up and out of its socket.

Step 3

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If the left speaker is already disconnected, skip this step.
Slide the tip of a spudger underneath the speaker cable and pry straight up to disconnect the speaker.
With the connector disconnected, slide the flat end of a spudger under the cable to separate the adhesive securing the cable to the logic board.

Step 4

Use a T3 Torx driver to remove the two 1.3 mm screws securing the USB-C port connector bracket.
Remove the USB-C connector bracket.

Step 5

Use the flat end of a spudger to pry the USB-C cable connector up and out of its socket on the logic board.

Step 6

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Use a spudger to lift up the small locking flap on the sound board cable's ZIF connector.
Slide the sound board cable out of the ZIF connector.

Step 7

Peel back the black tape covering the fan cable connector.

Step 8

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Use the tip of a spudger to lift up the locking flap on the fan cable's ZIF connector.
Slide the fan cable out of the ZIF connector.

Step 9

Use a T3 Torx driver to remove the two 1.4 mm screws securing the antenna cable bracket.
Remove the antenna cable bracket.

Step 10

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Insert the point of a spudger under one of the antenna cables close to the connector. Pry straight up to disconnect the cable.
Repeat for the other antenna cable.