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MacBook Air Models A1237 and A1304 Hard Drive Replacement

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MacBook Air Models A1237 and A1304 Hard Drive Replacement
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      • Disconnect the port hatch ribbon cable from the logic board by pulling it straight up by its black pull tab.

      • Pull the audio out ribbon cable off the adhesive securing it to the upper case.

      • Use a spudger to pry the audio out ribbon cable connector board off the hard drive bracket.

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    2. MacBook Air Models A1237 and A1304 Hard Drive Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1
      • Disconnect the audio out cable from its socket on the port hatch ribbon cable.

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    3. MacBook Air Models A1237 and A1304 Hard Drive Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1
      • Use a spudger to pry the hard drive cable connector up off the logic board.

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      • Use the sharp end of a spudger to de-route the microphone cable from the hard drive bracket.

      • Remove the cosmetic screw cover from the adhesive securing it to the hard drive bracket.

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    5. MacBook Air Models A1237 and A1304 Hard Drive Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1
      • Remove the four Phillips screws securing the hard drive assembly to the upper case:

      • Two 4.7 mm screws.

      • Two 3.9 mm screws.

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    6. MacBook Air Models A1237 and A1304 Hard Drive Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1
      • Lift the hard drive assembly out of the upper case.

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Conclusion

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

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