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MacBook Pro 15" Retina Display Mid 2014 IO Board Cable Replacement

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  1. MacBook Pro 15" Retina Display Mid 2014 IO Board Cable Replacement, Lower Case: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Remove the following P5 pentalobe screws securing the lower case to the MacBook Pro:

    • Eight 3.0 mm

    • Two 2.3 mm

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    • Lifting from the edge nearest the clutch cover, lift the lower case off the MacBook Pro.

    • Set the lower case aside.

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  3. MacBook Pro 15" Retina Display Mid 2014 IO Board Cable Replacement, Battery Connector: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Peel back the warning label covering the battery connector.

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    • Using the flat end of a spudger, gently pry the battery connector straight up out of its socket on the logic board.

    • Bend the battery cables back and out of the way, ensuring that the battery connector doesn't accidentally make contact with the logic board.

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  5. MacBook Pro 15" Retina Display Mid 2014 IO Board Cable Replacement, I/O Board Cable: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 MacBook Pro 15" Retina Display Mid 2014 IO Board Cable Replacement, I/O Board Cable: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 MacBook Pro 15" Retina Display Mid 2014 IO Board Cable Replacement, I/O Board Cable: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Using the flat end of a spudger, pry the I/O board cable straight up out of its socket on the I/O board.

    • In a similar fashion, remove the I/O board cable from its socket on the I/O board.

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    • Remove the I/O board cable from the MacBook Pro.

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

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