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MacBook Pro 13" Retina Display Late 2012 AirPort Board Assembly Replacement

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  1. MacBook Pro 13" Retina Display Late 2012 AirPort Board Assembly Replacement, AirPort Board Assembly: step 1, image 1 of 3 MacBook Pro 13" Retina Display Late 2012 AirPort Board Assembly Replacement, AirPort Board Assembly: step 1, image 2 of 3 MacBook Pro 13" Retina Display Late 2012 AirPort Board Assembly Replacement, AirPort Board Assembly: step 1, image 3 of 3
    • Use the flat end of a spudger to pry and disconnect the three antenna cable connectors from the AirPort board.

    • The three cables are coded with black sleeves of different lengths. During reassembly:

    • Connect the long-sleeved cable to the socket closest to the ports.

    • The short-sleeved cable connects next to the screw.

    • The remaining cable has no sleeve, and connects in the last empty socket, next to the fan.

  2. MacBook Pro 13" Retina Display Late 2012 AirPort Board Assembly Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1
    • Move the antenna cables aside, clear of the AirPort board.

Conclusion

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

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