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Logic Board Disconnection

Logic Board Disconnection

Adam O'Camb

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Prerequisite-only guide to disconnect the logic board in a 2019 MacBook Air.

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  • Spudger
    Spudger
  • T3 Torx Screwdriver
    T3 Torx Screwdriver

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    • Use a T3 Torx driver to remove the two 1.4 mm screws securing the trackpad connector bracket.

    • Depending on the condition of your bits, a T4 Torx driver may fit better.

    • Remove the trackpad connector bracket.

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    • Use the flat end of a spudger to pry the trackpad cable connector up and out of its socket.

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    • If the left speaker is already disconnected, skip this step.

    • Slide the tip of a spudger underneath the left speaker cable and pry straight up to disconnect the speaker.

    • With the connector disconnected, slide the flat end of a spudger under the cable to separate the adhesive securing the cable to the logic board.

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    • Use a T3 Torx driver to remove the two 1.3 mm screws securing the USB-C port connector bracket.

    • Remove the USB-C connector bracket.

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    • Use the flat end of a spudger to pry the USB-C cable connector up and out of its socket on the logic board.

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    • Use a spudger to lift up the small locking flap on the sound board cable's ZIF connector.

    • Slide the sound board cable out of the ZIF connector.

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    • Peel back the black tape covering the fan cable connector.

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    • Use the tip of a spudger to lift up the locking flap on the fan cable's ZIF connector.

    • Slide the fan cable out of the ZIF connector.

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    • Use a T3 Torx driver to remove the two 1.4 mm screws securing the antenna cable bracket.

    • Remove the antenna cable bracket.

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    • Insert the point of a spudger under one of the antenna cables close to the connector. Pry straight up to disconnect the cable.

    • Repeat for the other antenna cable.

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    • Use a T3 Torx driver to remove the two 1.5 mm screws securing the display cable connector bracket.

    • Remove the display cable connector bracket.

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    • Use the flat end of a spudger to pry up the display cable connector.

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

Adam O'Camb

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