Introduction
Use this guide to replace the AirPort antenna array in your Mac Pro.
What you need
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Remove five 5.1 mm T10 Torx screws from around the outer perimeter of the fan assembly.
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While supporting the fan assembly with one hand, loosen the two T8 captive screws in the fan cable bracket.
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Tool used on this step:Tweezers$4.99
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Use a pair of tweezers to pull the fan cable bracket away from the fan assembly.
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Use the flat end of a spudger to disconnect the fan assembly ribbon cable from the IO board.
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Disconnect the fan assembly antenna cable from the IO board.
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Remove the fan assembly from the Mac Pro.
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Use the flat end of a spudger to pry the fan assembly lid up off the fan assembly.
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Remove the fan assembly lid.
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Remove the three 3.7 mm T4 screws securing the metal cover to the AirPort board bay.
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Use the tip of a spudger to flip the ZIF retaining tab on the fan assembly ribbon cable connector.
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Remove the fan assembly ribbon cable from its ZIF socket.
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Use the tip of a spudger to flip the ZIF retaining tab on the fan ribbon cable.
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Disconnect the fan ribbon cable.
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Remove the three 3.7 mm T4 screws securing the antenna array to the fan assembly.
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Ask FixBot
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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