Introduction
Input, Output, Sideput. Whatever kind of putting you will be doing, a faulty I/O board cable is going to severely limit the functionality of your MacBook Pro with Retina display. This guide will show you how to replace it.
What you need
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Remove the following P5 pentalobe screws securing the lower case to the MacBook Pro:
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Eight 3.0 mm
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Two 2.3 mm
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Lifting from the edge nearest the clutch cover, lift the lower case off the MacBook Pro.
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Set the lower case aside.
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Peel back the warning label covering the battery connector.
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Using the flat end of a spudger, gently pry the battery connector straight up out of its socket on the logic board.
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Bend the battery cables back and out of the way, ensuring that the battery connector doesn't accidentally make contact with the logic board.
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Using the flat end of a spudger, pry the I/O board cable straight up out of its socket on the I/O board.
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In a similar fashion, remove the I/O board cable from its socket on the I/O board.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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