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2.5 GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 processor (Turbo Boost up to 3.1 GHz) with 3 MB shared L3 cache.

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Wifi and bluetooth not detected + ports on right side not working

Model A1425

Macbook was dropped from <1m height and now says

  • “Wi-Fi: No hardware installed" and
  • “Bluetooth: Not available".

I have recently realised that the ports on the right side are not working either. This wasn't a problem before dropping it.

  • Usb port is completely unresponsive.
  • With the hdmi, the screen goes black for a second as if it recognises that the cable has been plugged in (this is usual) but then nothing happens.

I have done a couple of things to try solve the problem.

  1. Initially, I thought it was the wifi card. I took it to Apple and they “confirmed" that it was the wifi card that was faulty too so I replaced it. The problem wasn't solved.
  2. I also saw on two posts here saying it might be the I/O cable that is loose or broken. I tried taking off and re-attaching mine but it didn't help so I bought a new cable… but still the same problem.

Do I have to replace the I/O board or logic board now…?? I don't know what else I could do. I'm thinking I might have to replace the I/O board since the ports on that side have stopped working as well as the wifi card so surely if not the cable then it's the board that's the problem?

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Replaced I/O board and now it’s working.

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Sounds like the I/O board cable has become dislodged or is damaged. Follow this guide to get to it MacBook Pro 13" Retina Display Late 2012 I/O Board Data Cable Replacement

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Thank you. However, I mentioned in the post that I've already done this. I've decided to replace the i/o board on the right side so hopefully this will fix it.

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@el123 - Sorry, I jumped ;-{ Then its the board then.

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@danj Yep it worked! :)

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