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MacBook Air 13" Early 2017 I/O Board Cable Replacement

Introduzione

Use this guide to replace the I/O board's interconnect cable in your MacBook Air 13" Early 2017.

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  1. MacBook Air 13" Early 2017 I/O Board Cable Replacement, Lower Case: passo 1, immagine 1 di 1
    Attrezzo utilizzato in questo passaggio:
    P5 Pentalobe Screwdriver Retina MacBook Pro and Air
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    • Before proceeding, power down your MacBook. Close the display and lay it on a soft surface, top-side down.

    • Use a P5 Pentalobe driver to remove ten screws securing the lower case, of the following lengths:

    • Two 9 mm screws

    • Eight 2.6 mm screws

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  2. MacBook Air 13" Early 2017 I/O Board Cable Replacement: passo 2, immagine 1 di 1

    • Wedge your fingers between the display and the lower case and pull upward to pop the lower case off the Air.

    • Remove the lower case and set it aside.

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  4. MacBook Air 13" Early 2017 I/O Board Cable Replacement, Battery Connector: passo 3, immagine 1 di 2 MacBook Air 13" Early 2017 I/O Board Cable Replacement, Battery Connector: passo 3, immagine 2 di 2

    • To ensure that everything is de-energized and won't turn on while you're working, it is recommended that you disconnect the battery.

    • Grab the clear plastic pull tab attached to the battery connector and pull it parallel to the board toward the front edge of the Air.

    • Do not lift upward on the connector as you disconnect it or you risk damage to the connector socket.

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  5. MacBook Air 13" Early 2017 I/O Board Cable Replacement, I/O Board Cable: passo 4, immagine 1 di 1

    • Use the flat end of a spudger to pry the I/O board cable connector up out of its socket on the I/O board.

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  6. MacBook Air 13" Early 2017 I/O Board Cable Replacement: passo 5, immagine 1 di 1

    • Carefully peel the I/O board cable from the adhesive securing it to the top of the fan.

    • During reassembly, make sure this cable is in the correct orientation. It will fit if reversed, but the laptop will not boot.

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  7. MacBook Air 13" Early 2017 I/O Board Cable Replacement: passo 6, immagine 1 di 2 MacBook Air 13" Early 2017 I/O Board Cable Replacement: passo 6, immagine 2 di 2

    • The following connector has an especially deep socket. Use care when disconnecting it.

    • While gently pulling the I/O board cable upward near its connection to the logic board, use the flat end of a spudger to pry up on alternating sides of the connector to help "walk" it out of its socket.

    • Remove the I/O board cable.

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Conclusione

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

Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.

Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our Answers community for help.

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