Introduction
Input, Output, Sideput. Whatever kind of puting you will be doing, a faulty I/O board cable is going to severely limit the functionality of your MacBook Pro. 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 3.1 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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Gently lift each side of the battery connector to pry the connector out of its socket on the logic board.
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Bend the connector back toward the battery, ensuring that the battery connector doesn't accidentally make contact with the logic board.
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Remove the four 2.2 mm T5 Torx screws securing the I/O board cable connector covers.
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Remove the left connector cover.
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Use the flat end of a spudger to pry the left end of the I/O board cable up from its socket on the logic board.
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Remove the right connector cover.
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Use the flat end of a spudger to pry the right end of the I/O board cable up from its socket on the logic board.
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Peel the I/O board cable up from the adhesive securing it to the fan.
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Remove the cable.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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