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MacBook Pro 15" Retina Display Mid 2015 I/O Board Cable (Top) Replacement

Introduction

Input, Output, Sideput. Whatever kind of puting you will be doing, a faulty I/O board cable is going to severely limit the functionality of your MacBook Pro. This guide will show you how to replace it.

What you need

  1. MacBook Pro 15" Retina Display Mid 2015 I/O Board Cable (Top) Replacement, Lower Case: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the following P5 pentalobe screws securing the lower case to the MacBook Pro:

    • Eight 3.1 mm

    • Two 2.3 mm

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    • Lifting from the edge nearest the clutch cover, lift the lower case off the MacBook Pro.

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    • The lower case has two plastic pegs (red) that fit into plastic clips in the upper case (orange).

    • During reassembly, gently push down the center of the lower case to reattach the case to its two plastic clips.

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  5. MacBook Pro 15" Retina Display Mid 2015 I/O Board Cable (Top) Replacement, Battery Connector: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Peel back the sticker covering the battery connector.

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    • Gently lift each side of the battery connector to pry the connector out of its socket on the logic board.

    • Bend the connector back toward the battery, ensuring that the battery connector doesn't accidentally make contact with the logic board.

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  7. MacBook Pro 15" Retina Display Mid 2015 I/O Board Cable (Top) Replacement, I/O Board Cable (Top): step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the four 2.2 mm T5 Torx screws securing the I/O board cable connector covers.

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    • Remove the left connector cover.

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

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    • Remove the right connector cover.

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

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  10. MacBook Pro 15" Retina Display Mid 2015 I/O Board Cable (Top) Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1

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

    • Remove the cable.

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Conclusion

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

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