MacBook Air Models A1237 and A1304 AirPort/Bluetooth Board Replacement

Step 1 MacBook Air Models A1237 and A1304 AirPort/Bluetooth Board Replacement

• 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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Step 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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Step 3
• Disconnect the battery connector by pulling it straight out of its socket.
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Step 4
• 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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Step 5
• Lift the battery out of the Air.
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Step 6
• 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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Step 7
• Using a spudger, pry the AirPort/Bluetooth ribbon cable connector straight up off the AirPort/Bluetooth board.
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Step 8
• Use a spudger to pry the three antenna cables up off the AirPort/Bluetooth board.
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Step 9
• 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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