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Logic Board Shield Removal

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This is a prerequisite-only guide! This guide is part of another procedure and isn’t meant to be used alone.

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    1. Logic Board Shield Removal, Unfasten the logic board shield: step 1, image 1 of 2 Logic Board Shield Removal, Unfasten the logic board shield: step 1, image 2 of 2
      • Use a Phillips PH00 screwdriver to remove the eight screws securing the shield to the logic board:

      • Five 2 mm screws

      • Three 1.2 mm screws

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    2. Logic Board Shield Removal, Heat the logic board shield: step 2, image 1 of 1
      • Apply a heated iOpener to the top of the logic board for two minutes.

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    3. Logic Board Shield Removal, Separate the bottom edge shield adhesive: step 3, image 1 of 3 Logic Board Shield Removal, Separate the bottom edge shield adhesive: step 3, image 2 of 3 Logic Board Shield Removal, Separate the bottom edge shield adhesive: step 3, image 3 of 3
      • Insert an opening pick between the shield and the shielding gasket on the bottom edge of the logic board.

      • Slide the pick along the bottom edge to separate the adhesive.

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    4. Logic Board Shield Removal, Separate the right edge shield adhesive: step 4, image 1 of 3 Logic Board Shield Removal, Separate the right edge shield adhesive: step 4, image 2 of 3 Logic Board Shield Removal, Separate the right edge shield adhesive: step 4, image 3 of 3
      • Repeat the previous step for the right edge of the logic board shield.

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    5. Logic Board Shield Removal, Separate the left edge shield adhesive: step 5, image 1 of 3 Logic Board Shield Removal, Separate the left edge shield adhesive: step 5, image 2 of 3 Logic Board Shield Removal, Separate the left edge shield adhesive: step 5, image 3 of 3
      • Repeat the previous step for the left edge of the logic board shield.

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    6. Logic Board Shield Removal, Remove the logic board shield: step 6, image 1 of 3 Logic Board Shield Removal, Remove the logic board shield: step 6, image 2 of 3 Logic Board Shield Removal, Remove the logic board shield: step 6, image 3 of 3
      • Grip the logic board shield at the top and lift it up.

      • Stop lifting if the shield is stuck or begins to bend—a bent shield will reduce thermal transfer from the logic board. Use an opening pick to separate any remaining adhesive.

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Conclusion

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

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