MacBook Air Models A1237 and A1304 DC-In Board Replacement

Step 1 MacBook Air Models A1237 and A1304 DC-In 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 single Phillips screw securing the display data cable ground loop to the upper case.
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Step 7
• Lift the display data cable slightly for enough clearance to remove the two Phillips screws securing the DC-In board to the upper case.
• Lift the DC-In board slightly and pull its connector straight away from the socket on the logic board.
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