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MacBook Pro 15" Unibody 2.53 GHz Mid 2009 Bluetooth Board Replacement

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  1. MacBook Pro 15" Unibody 2.53 GHz Mid 2009 Bluetooth Board Replacement, MacBook Pro 15" Unibody 2.53 GHz Mid 2009 Bluetooth Board Replacement: step 1, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the following ten screws securing the lower case to the upper case:

    • Seven 3 mm Phillips screws.

    • Three 13.5 mm Phillips screws.

  2. MacBook Pro 15" Unibody 2.53 GHz Mid 2009 Bluetooth Board Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1
    • Using both hands, lift the lower case near the vent to pop it off two clips securing it to the upper case.

    • Remove the lower case and set it aside.

  3. MacBook Pro 15" Unibody 2.53 GHz Mid 2009 Bluetooth Board Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 MacBook Pro 15" Unibody 2.53 GHz Mid 2009 Bluetooth Board Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2
    • Disconnect the Bluetooth cable by pulling the male end straight away from its socket.

    • Pull the connector parallel to the face of the logic board, not straight up.

    • Use the flat end of a spudger to pry the Bluetooth antenna cable from its socket on the board.

  4. MacBook Pro 15" Unibody 2.53 GHz Mid 2009 Bluetooth Board Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 MacBook Pro 15" Unibody 2.53 GHz Mid 2009 Bluetooth Board Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2
    • Remove the two 8 mm Phillips screws securing the Bluetooth/camera cable retainer to the upper case.

    • One of the screws may remain captive in the Bluetooth/camera cable ground loop. If replacing the display, be sure to transfer this screw to the new unit.

    • Lift the Bluetooth board/cable retainer assembly out of the upper case.

  5. MacBook Pro 15" Unibody 2.53 GHz Mid 2009 Bluetooth Board Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the single Phillips screw securing the Bluetooth board to the retainer.

    • Lift the Bluetooth board off the retainer.

Conclusion

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

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