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MacBook Air Models A1237 and A1304 Trackpad Control Cable Replacement

Introduction

The ins and outs of replacing your trackpad control cable.

What you need

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    • 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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    • 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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    • Disconnect the battery connector by pulling it straight out of its socket.

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    • 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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    • Lift the battery out of the Air.

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    • Remove the two small Phillips screws securing the logic board bracket to the upper case.

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    • Lift the logic board bracket out of the upper case.

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    • Use a spudger to pry trackpad control cable connector up off the logic board.

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    • Use the pointed end of a spudger to flip up the retaining flap on the trackpad control cable socket.

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    • Peel the trackpad control cable off the adhesive securing it to the upper case.

    • Pull the trackpad control cable out of its socket.

Conclusion

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

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