Introduction
Replace a faulty audio board to regain audio out and microphone functionality.
What you need
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Slightly squeeze the two retaining arms toward each other and lift the AirPort antenna off its post.
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Use the tip of a spudger to slightly lift the left side of the ZIF cable lock up from its socket.
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Use a pair of tweezers to lift the hard drive thermal sensor cable connector up off its socket on the logic board.
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Remove the recessed Phillips screw near the power button securing the internal frame to the bottom housing.
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Remove the recessed Phillips screw near the sleep light securing the internal frame to the bottom housing.
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Remove the Phillips screw near the audio ports securing the internal frame to the bottom case.
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Gently lift the internal frame up from the bottom housing, minding the AirPort antenna and any other cables that may get caught.
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Remove the single Phillips screw securing the audio board to the bottom housing.
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Use a spudger to depress the small metal finger (shown in red) while lifting the audio board with your thumb.
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Lift the free end of the audio board slightly and pull it away from the port side of the bottom housing.
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