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MacBook Air 13" Retina Display 2019 Trackpad Cable Replacement

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

Introduction

Prerequisite-only guide to replace the trackpad cable in a 2019 MacBook Air.

What you need

  1. MacBook Air 13" Retina Display 2019 Trackpad Cable Replacement, Separate the trackpad cable adhesive: step 1, image 1 of 3 MacBook Air 13" Retina Display 2019 Trackpad Cable Replacement, Separate the trackpad cable adhesive: step 1, image 2 of 3 MacBook Air 13" Retina Display 2019 Trackpad Cable Replacement, Separate the trackpad cable adhesive: step 1, image 3 of 3

    • Carefully slide an opening pick under the trackpad cable to separate the adhesive securing it to the upper case.

    • If you have difficulty separating the adhesive, heat it slightly with an iOpener or hair dryer to soften the adhesive.

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  3. MacBook Air 13" Retina Display 2019 Trackpad Cable Replacement, Disconnect the trackpad cable: step 2, image 1 of 3 MacBook Air 13" Retina Display 2019 Trackpad Cable Replacement, Disconnect the trackpad cable: step 2, image 2 of 3 MacBook Air 13" Retina Display 2019 Trackpad Cable Replacement, Disconnect the trackpad cable: step 2, image 3 of 3

    • Use the flat end of a spudger to lift the small locking flap on the trackpad ZIF connector.

    • Slide the trackpad cable straight out of its connector.

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  4. MacBook Air 13" Retina Display 2019 Trackpad Cable Replacement, Separate the trackpad cable adhesive: step 3, image 1 of 2 MacBook Air 13" Retina Display 2019 Trackpad Cable Replacement, Separate the trackpad cable adhesive: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Carefully slide an opening pick under the trackpad cable to separate the adhesive securing it to the battery.

    • If you have difficulty separating the adhesive, heat it slightly with an iOpener or hair dryer. Be careful not to overheat the battery.

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Conclusion

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

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