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MacBook Air Models A1237 and A1304 AirPort/Bluetooth Board Replacement

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  1. MacBook Air Models A1237 and A1304 AirPort/Bluetooth Board Replacement, MacBook Air Models A1237 and A1304 AirPort/Bluetooth Board Replacement: step 1, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the following 10 screws securing the lower case to the Air:

    • Six 2.8 mm Phillips screws.

    • Two 3.8 mm Phillips screws.

    • Two 5.4 mm Phillips screws.

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  2. MacBook Air Models A1237 and A1304 AirPort/Bluetooth Board Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 MacBook Air Models A1237 and A1304 AirPort/Bluetooth Board Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2
    • Slightly lift the lower case near the vents and push it toward the rear of the computer to free the mounting tabs.

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  3. MacBook Air Models A1237 and A1304 AirPort/Bluetooth Board Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1
    • Disconnect the battery connector by pulling it straight out of its socket.

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  4. MacBook Air Models A1237 and A1304 AirPort/Bluetooth Board Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the following nine screws securing the battery to the Air:

    • Four 2.9 mm Phillips.

    • Four 3.8 mm Phillips.

    • One 7.2 mm Phillips.

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  5. MacBook Air Models A1237 and A1304 AirPort/Bluetooth Board Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1
    • Lift the battery out of the Air.

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  6. MacBook Air Models A1237 and A1304 AirPort/Bluetooth Board Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 MacBook Air Models A1237 and A1304 AirPort/Bluetooth Board Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2
    • Remove the two following screws securing the AirPort/Bluetooth board bracket to the upper case:

    • One 4.7 mm Phillips.

    • One 3.9 mm Phillips.

    • Lift the AirPort/Bluetooth bracket out of the upper case.

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  7. MacBook Air Models A1237 and A1304 AirPort/Bluetooth Board Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1
    • Using a spudger, pry the AirPort/Bluetooth ribbon cable connector straight up off the AirPort/Bluetooth board.

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  8. MacBook Air Models A1237 and A1304 AirPort/Bluetooth Board Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1
    • Use a spudger to pry the three antenna cables up off the AirPort/Bluetooth board.

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  9. MacBook Air Models A1237 and A1304 AirPort/Bluetooth Board Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 2 MacBook Air Models A1237 and A1304 AirPort/Bluetooth Board Replacement: step 9, image 2 of 2
    • Remove the single 3.2 mm Phillips screw from the upper right corner of the AirPort/Bluetooth board.

    • Lift the AirPort/Bluetooth board out of the upper case.

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Conclusion

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

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