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MacBook Pro 15" Unibody Early 2011 AirPort/Bluetooth Cable Replacement

What you need

  1. MacBook Pro 15" Unibody Early 2011 AirPort/Bluetooth Cable Replacement, Lower Case: step 1, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the following ten screws securing the lower case to the upper case:

    • Three 13.5 mm (14.1 mm) Phillips screws.

    • Seven 3 mm Phillips screws.

  2. MacBook Pro 15" Unibody Early 2011 AirPort/Bluetooth Cable 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 Early 2011 AirPort/Bluetooth Cable Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 MacBook Pro 15" Unibody Early 2011 AirPort/Bluetooth Cable Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2
    • For certain repairs (e.g. hard drive), disconnecting the battery connector is not necessary but it prevents any accidental shorting of electronics on the motherboard. If you do not disconnect the battery connector, please be careful as parts of the motherboard might be electrified.

    • Use the edge of a spudger to pry the battery connector upwards from its socket on the logic board.

    • It is useful to pry upward on both short sides of the connector to "walk" it out of its socket.

  4. MacBook Pro 15" Unibody Early 2011 AirPort/Bluetooth Cable Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1
    • Bend the battery cable slightly away from its socket on the logic board so it does not accidentally connect itself while you work.

  5. MacBook Pro 15" Unibody Early 2011 AirPort/Bluetooth Cable Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1
    • Use the flat end of a spudger to lift the AirPort/Bluetooth connector out of its socket on the logic board.

  6. MacBook Pro 15" Unibody Early 2011 AirPort/Bluetooth Cable Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1
    • Peel back the piece of EMI tape covering the AirPort/Bluetooth cable on the AirPort/Bluetooth housing.

  7. MacBook Pro 15" Unibody Early 2011 AirPort/Bluetooth Cable Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 MacBook Pro 15" Unibody Early 2011 AirPort/Bluetooth Cable Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 2
    • Use the flat end of a spudger to gently lift the AirPort/Bluetooth connector out of its socket on the AirPort/Bluetooth board.

    • Remove the cable from your MacBook.

Conclusion

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

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