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MacBook Pro 13" Unibody Late 2011 AirPort/Bluetooth Cable Replacement

Introduction

Use this guide to replace a broken AirPort/Bluetooth cable.

What you need

  1. MacBook Pro 13" Unibody Late 2011 AirPort/Bluetooth Cable Replacement, Lower Case: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the following ten screws:

    • Three 14.4 mm Phillips #00 screws

    • Three 3.5 mm Phillips #00 screws

    • Four 3.5 mm shouldered Phillips #00 screws

    • When replacing the small screws, align them perpendicular to the slight curvature of the case (they don't go straight down).

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  2. MacBook Pro 13" Unibody Late 2011 AirPort/Bluetooth Cable Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 MacBook Pro 13" Unibody Late 2011 AirPort/Bluetooth Cable Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Use your fingers to pry the lower case away from the body of the MacBook near the vent.

    • Remove the lower case.

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  3. MacBook Pro 13" Unibody Late 2011 AirPort/Bluetooth Cable Replacement, Battery Connection: step 3, image 1 of 2 MacBook Pro 13" Unibody Late 2011 AirPort/Bluetooth Cable Replacement, Battery Connection: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • 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. Be careful with the corners of the connectors, they can be easily broken off.

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  5. MacBook Pro 13" Unibody Late 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.

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  6. MacBook Pro 13" Unibody Late 2011 AirPort/Bluetooth Cable Replacement, AirPort/Bluetooth Cable: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Use the flat end of a spudger to pry the AirPort/Bluetooth connector up from its socket on the logic board.

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  7. MacBook Pro 13" Unibody Late 2011 AirPort/Bluetooth Cable Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Peel back the piece of EMI tape covering the AirPort/Bluetooth cable connector above the optical drive.

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  8. MacBook Pro 13" Unibody Late 2011 AirPort/Bluetooth Cable Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Use the tip of a spudger to lift the AirPort/Bluetooth connector off of its socket on the AirPort/Bluetooth board.

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  9. MacBook Pro 13" Unibody Late 2011 AirPort/Bluetooth Cable Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the AirPort/Bluetooth cable from the machine.

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Conclusion

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

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