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This guide provides instructions to replace the AirPort board in a MacBook Pro 13" Retina Display from late 2012. The steps include removing the lower case, battery connector board, and AirPort board assembly. Three antenna cables connect to the AirPort board and must be disconnected carefully based on their coded sleeves before removing the board from its socket on the I/O board. Proper reassembly follows the reverse of these steps.

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This guide provides instructions to replace the AirPort board in a MacBook Pro 13" Retina Display from late 2012. The steps include removing the lower case, battery connector board, and AirPort board assembly. Three antenna cables connect to the AirPort board and must be disconnected carefully based on their coded sleeves before removing the board from its socket on the I/O board. Proper reassembly follows the reverse of these steps.

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MacBook Pro 13" Retina Display Late 2012


AirPort Board Replacement
Replace the AirPort Board in your MacBook Pro 13" Retina Display Late 2012.

Written By: Walter Galan

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INTRODUCTION

Use this guide to replace the AirPort board.

TOOLS: PARTS:
MacBook Pro and Air 5-Point Pentalobe MacBook Pro 13" and 15" (Late
Screwdriver (1) 2012/Early 2013) Retina Airport/Bluetooth
iFixit Opening Tools (1) Board (1)
Spudger (1)
T5 Torx Screwdriver (1)
T6 Torx Screwdriver (1)
Tweezers (1)

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Step 1 — Lower Case

 Remove the following ten screws


securing the lower case to the upper
case:
 Two 2.3 mm P5 Pentalobe
screws

 Eight 3.0 mm P5 Pentalobe


screws

 Throughout this repair, keep track of


each screw and make sure it goes
back exactly where it came from to
avoid damaging your device.

Step 2

 Wedge your fingers between the


upper case and the lower case.

 Gently pull the lower case away


from the upper case.

 Remove the lower case and set it


aside.

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Step 3

 During reassembly, gently push down the center of the lower case to reattach the two plastic clips.
 The lower case is connected to the upper case at the center, with two plastic clips.

Step 4 — Battery Connector

 Remove the plastic cover adhered to


the battery contact board.

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Step 5

 Remove the following screws


securing the battery connector board
to the logic board:
 Two 2.8 mm T6 Torx screws

 One 7.0 mm T6 Torx shouldered


screw

Step 6

 Use tweezers to remove the small plastic cover located near the bottom right of the battery
connector board.

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Step 7

 Remove the wide head 6.4 mm T6


Torx screw securing the battery
connector to the logic board
assembly.

Step 8

 Carefully lift the battery connector board up off the logic board.

 It is recommended to bend the battery cables just slightly, to keep the board suspended up above
the logic board and out of the way.

 Do not fold the board completely over, or crease the cables, as this may damage the battery.
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Step 9 — AirPort Board Assembly

 Remove the single 2.7 mm T5 Torx


screw securing the AirPort board to
the I/O board.

Step 10

 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 center socket.

 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.

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Step 11

 Move the antenna cables aside, clear of the AirPort board.

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Step 12

 Wedge a plastic opening tool between the AirPort board (side nearest the I/O ports) and the I/O
board.

 Gently pry the AirPort board upwards, but do not remove it.

 Only lift the AirPort board as much as is necessary to get a grip on it. Lifting it too high above the
I/O board may damage the board or the socket.

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Step 13

 Pull the AirPort board straight out of its socket on the I/O board.

Step 14 — AirPort Board

 AirPort board remains.

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

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