Introduction
Wireless connectivity issues? Use this guide to replace an inoperative AirPort/Bluetooth board.
What you need
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Remove the following ten screws securing the lower case to the upper case:
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Three 13.5 mm (14.1 mm) Phillips screws.
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Seven 3 mm Phillips screws.
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Using both hands, lift the lower case near the vent to pop it off two clips securing it to the upper case.
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Remove the lower case and set it aside.
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Use the edge of a spudger to pry the battery connector upwards from its socket on the logic board.
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Bend the battery cable slightly away from its socket on the logic board so it does not accidentally connect itself while you work.
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Pull the camera cable connector straight out of its socket on the logic board.
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Use the flat end of a spudger to carefully pry the AirPort/Bluetooth ribbon cable up off its socket on the logic board.
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Use the tip of a spudger to pry the four antenna connectors up from their sockets on the AirPort/Bluetooth board.
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De-route all four antenna cables from their channels in the AirPort/Bluetooth housing.
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De-route the camera cable from its channel in the AirPort/Bluetooth housing.
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Remove the following two screws securing the AirPort/Bluetooth assembly to the upper case:
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One 8.6 mm Phillips screw
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One 3.9 mm Phillips screw
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Remove the AirPort/Bluetooth assembly from the upper case, minding any cables that may get caught.
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Peel and remove the piece of EMI tape wrapped around the AirPort/Bluetooth assembly.
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Use the flat end of a spudger to pry the AirPort/Bluetooth cable away from its socket on the AirPort/Bluetooth board.
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Remove the AirPort/Bluetooth cable from the AirPort/Bluetooth assembly.
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Remove the three Phillips screws securing the AirPort/Bluetooth board to the AirPort/Bluetooth board housing.
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Use the flat end of a spudger to dislodge the AirPort/Bluetooth board from its recess in the AirPort/Bluetooth board housing.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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6 Guide Comments
I'm interested to replace the Airpot/Bluetooth Board on my MPB Late 2011 (MacbookPro 8,2) that currently has the board BCM 2070B0. I need to be sure that the replacement board at this link (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Macbook-Pro-A127...) will fit with my MBP.
The next question is related to the replacement of the aluminium frame as well as mentioned at the beginning of this article or is the current one is ok as well. I have available the images of the HW data of my MBP if need to properly answer the questions.
Many thanks for your great help.
Best regards
Paolo
hello i have a MacBookPro 6.2. Midle 2010
i’m also interested to replace the Airpot/Bluetooth Board for a higher Version. ?!
is there a option, an with witch Card.
