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Installing MacBook Air Models A1237 and A1304 Trackpad Control Cable

Introduction

The ins and outs of replacing your trackpad control cable.

What you need

  1. Installing MacBook Air Models A1237 and A1304 Trackpad Control Cable, Lower Case: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Unplug your MacBook Air and power it off before you proceed.

    • Remove ten Phillips screws securing the lower case to the MacBook Air:

    • Six 2.8 mm screws

    • Two 3.8 mm screws

    • Two 5.4 mm screws

  2. Installing MacBook Air Models A1237 and A1304 Trackpad Control Cable: step 2, image 1 of 2 Installing MacBook Air Models A1237 and A1304 Trackpad Control Cable: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Slightly lift the lower case near the vents and push it toward the rear of the computer to free the mounting tabs.

  3. Installing MacBook Air Models A1237 and A1304 Trackpad Control Cable, Battery: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Disconnect the battery connector by pulling it straight out of its socket.

  4. Installing MacBook Air Models A1237 and A1304 Trackpad Control Cable: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the following nine screws securing the battery to the Air:

    • Four 2.9 mm Phillips.

    • Four 3.8 mm Phillips.

    • One 7.2 mm Phillips.

  6. Installing MacBook Air Models A1237 and A1304 Trackpad Control Cable: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Lift the battery out of the Air.

    • If you're installing a new battery, you should calibrate it after installation:

    • Charge it to 100%, and then keep charging it for at least 2 more hours. Then, unplug and use it normally to drain the battery. When you see the low battery warning, save your work, and keep your laptop on until it goes to sleep due to low battery. Wait at least 5 hours, then charge your laptop uninterrupted to 100%.

    • If you notice any unusual behavior or problems after installing your new battery, you may need to reset your MacBook's SMC.

  7. Installing MacBook Air Models A1237 and A1304 Trackpad Control Cable, Logic Board Bracket: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the two small Phillips screws securing the logic board bracket to the upper case.

  8. Installing MacBook Air Models A1237 and A1304 Trackpad Control Cable: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Lift the logic board bracket out of the upper case.

  9. Installing MacBook Air Models A1237 and A1304 Trackpad Control Cable, Trackpad Control Cable: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Use a spudger to pry trackpad control cable connector up off the logic board.

  10. Installing MacBook Air Models A1237 and A1304 Trackpad Control Cable: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • Use the pointed end of a spudger to flip up the retaining flap on the trackpad control cable socket.

  11. Installing MacBook Air Models A1237 and A1304 Trackpad Control Cable: step 10, image 1 of 2 Installing MacBook Air Models A1237 and A1304 Trackpad Control Cable: step 10, image 2 of 2

    • Peel the trackpad control cable off the adhesive securing it to the upper case.

    • Pull the trackpad control cable out of its socket.

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