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MacBook Air 11" Mid 2011 I/O Board Cable Replacement

Prerequisite Only
This guide is only intended to be used as a prerequisite for other guides. It's incomplete by itself.

Introduction

Internal Prereq for when the solid-state drive is removed.

What you need

  1. MacBook Air 11" Mid 2011 I/O Board Cable Replacement, I/O Board Cable: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Use the flat end of a spudger to pry the I/O board cable up from its socket on the I/O board.

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  3. MacBook Air 11" Mid 2011 I/O Board Cable Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Peel the I/O board cable up from the adhesive securing it to the fan.

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  4. MacBook Air 11" Mid 2011 I/O Board Cable Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 MacBook Air 11" Mid 2011 I/O Board Cable Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Use the flat end of a spudger to lift the I/O board connector up and out of its socket on the logic board

    • Be sure to lift straight up on the connector as you disconnect it from its socket. The socket is very deep on the logic board and prying it from side to side may damage the logic board

    • Remove the I/O board cable.

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Conclusion

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

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