Mac Pro Late 2013 AirPort Board Replacement

Written By: Andrew Optimus Goldheart
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Mac Pro Late 2013 AirPort Board Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

4

Time Required

No estimate

Introduction

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    • Remove the three 3.7 mm T4 screws securing the metal cover to the AirPort board bay.

    I had better luck using a T5 driver.

    somethingorother -

    Same here. Mine were T5, not T4.

    Carsten Clark -

    t4 was good for me

    Arden De Cuir -

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    • Lift and remove the metal cover from 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.

    • 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.

    • Disconnect the fan ribbon cable.

Conclusion

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

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