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Upgrade MacBook to 802.11n

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MacBook Core Duo

MacBook Core Duo AirPort Card Replacement

MacBook Core Duo AirPort Card Replacement

20 - 40 minutes

Moderate

My Problem

MacBook with original wireless card would only connect within a few feet of an access point. I used the fixit guide to open it and make sure the antenna was correctly connected, but that did not solve the problem. So I decided to replace the wifi card with the n model.

My Fix

When the part arrived, I used the fixit guide again to install the replacement. It took about an hour and worked perfectly.

My Advice

I used an ice cube tray as a screw sorter. There is another MacBook in the family with a bad optical drive. I might repair it if I find a low cost replacement drive.

Spudger Image
Spudger

$3.99

Phillips #00 Screwdriver Image
Phillips #00 Screwdriver

$5.49

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