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This guide will take you through the steps of replacing the right fan in your 2018/2019 (A1989)MacBook Pro.
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Power on your Mac and launch Terminal.
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Copy and paste the following command (or type it exactly) into Terminal:
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'sudo nvram AutoBoot=%00
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Press [return]. If prompted, enter your administrator password and press [return] again. Note: Your return key may also be labeled ⏎ or "enter."
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sudo nvram AutoBoot=%03
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Use a P5 Pentalobe driver to remove the six screws securing the lower case:
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Two 6.2 mm screws
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Four 3.4 mm screws
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Apply a suction handle to the lower case near the front-center area of the MacBook Pro.
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Lift the suction handle to create a slight gap between the lower case and the chassis.
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Insert one corner of an opening pick into the space between the lower case and the chassis.
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Slide the opening pick around the nearest corner and halfway up the side of the case.
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Repeat the previous step on the opposite side, sliding your opening pick under the lower case and up the side to pop the second clip free.
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Insert your opening pick once again under the front edge of the lower case, near one of the two centermost screw holes.
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Give the pick a firm twist to pop free the third clip securing the lower case to the chassis.
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Repeat this procedure near the other of the two centermost screw holes, popping the fourth clip free.
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Pull the lower case firmly towards the front of the MacBook (away from the hinge area) to separate the last of the clips securing the lower case.
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Pull first at one corner, then the other.
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Remove the lower case.
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Carefully peel up the large piece of tape covering the battery connector, on the edge of the logic board nearest the battery.
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Remove the tape.
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Gently peel back the small piece of tape covering the battery board data cable connector.
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Disconnect the battery board data cable by sliding it out from its socket.
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Slide parallel to the logic board, in the direction of the cable.
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Fold the battery board data cable to the side and out of the way.
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Use a T5 Torx driver to remove the 3.7 mm pancake screw securing the battery power connector.
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Use a spudger to gently lift the battery power connector, disconnecting the battery.
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Lift the connector high enough so that it stays separated from its socket. If it accidentally makes contact during the course of your repair, it could damage your MacBook Pro.
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Use a T3 Torx driver to remove the two 1.8 mm screws securing the trackpad cable connector bracket.
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Remove the trackpad cable connector bracket with a pair of tweezers.
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Use a spudger to disconnect the trackpad ribbon cable by gently prying its connector straight up from the logic board.
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Use a T3 Torx driver to remove the two screws.
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Two T3 Torx Screws.
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Carefully peel back the black tape to reveal the ZIF connector.
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Unlatch the ZIF connector by flicking the arm on the connector upwards and carefully remove the cable from the connector by sliding it out.
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Repeat this process with the newly revealed connector.
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Use a T3 Torx driver to remove the two screws.
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Once the screw have been removed carefully remove the metal shield.
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Under the metal shield there is a connector, carefully unplug it.
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Use a T4 Torx driver to remove the two screws.
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Two T4 Torx screws.
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Carefully remove the metal shield.
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The second cable you will disconnect will be lightly adhered so carefully slide a plastic spudger under it and finally unplug it.
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Use a T3 Torx driver to remove the four screws.
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4 T3 Torx screws.
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Once the screws are removed carefully remove the metal shields.
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Carefully unclip the connector.
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Disconnect the cables carefully with a plastic pry tool.
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Use a T3 Torx driver to remove the two screws.
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Remove the metal shield carefully.
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Carefully unplug the connector.
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Carefully peel back the black tape to reveal the ZIF connector.
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Unlatch the ZIF connector by flicking the arm on the connector upwards and carefully remove the cable from the connector by sliding it out.
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Repeat this process with the newly revealed connector.
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Carefully peel back the black tape to reveal the ZIF connector.
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Unlatch the ZIF connector by flicking the arm on the connector upwards and carefully remove the cable from the connector by sliding it out.
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Use a T3 Torx driver to remove the two screws.
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Once the screw have been removed carefully remove the metal shield.
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Under the metal shield there is a connector, carefully unplug it.
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Use a T4 Torx driver to remove the screw.
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T4 Torx screw.
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Remove the metal shield carefully.
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Carefully unplug the connector.
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Use a T3 Torx driver to remove the two 1.4mm screws securing the bracket.
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gently disconnect the audio socket flex cable with a spudger.
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gently disconnect the Touch ID flex cable with a spudger.
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Use a T3 Torx driver to remove the two 2.4mm screws securing the display cable bracket.
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Use a T3 Torx driver to remove the two 1.2mm screws securing the display cable bracket.
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Use a T5 Torx driver to remove the six 2.2mm screws securing the logic board.
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Use a T3 Torx driver to remove the three 1.9mm screws securing the logic board.
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Use a T5 Torx driver to remove the two 2.3mm (3.7mm head) screws securing the heatsink.
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Congratulations you have now removed your MacBook's LogicBoard
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Use a T3 Torx driver to remove the four 2.1mm screws securing the left fan board.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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