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MacBook Pro 17" Unibody Bluetooth Board Replacement

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  1. MacBook Pro 17" Unibody Bluetooth Board Replacement, Lower Case: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Remove the following ten screws securing the lower case to the upper case:

    • Three 13.5 mm Phillips screws.

    • Seven 3 mm Phillips screws.

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    • Wedge your fingers between the lower case and the vent, and lift upward to release the two clips holding the lower case to the upper case.

    • During reassembly, carefully align the lower case and then press it firmly until both clips engage.

    • Remove the lower case.

  3. MacBook Pro 17" Unibody Bluetooth Board Replacement, Battery: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 MacBook Pro 17" Unibody Bluetooth Board Replacement, Battery: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 MacBook Pro 17" Unibody Bluetooth Board Replacement, Battery: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Whenever working near the logic board, it is always wise to first disconnect the battery to avoid short circuits.

    • If present, grab the plastic tab attached to the battery connector and pull it toward the front edge of the device. For Late-2011 models the battery connector will not have a tab and is simply a plug that inserts straight down into the motherboard--to remove pry the plug straight up.

    • If the plastic tab is missing, use a spudger to pry the connector up from its socket.

    • Pull the tab parallel to the face of the logic board.

  4. MacBook Pro 17" Unibody Bluetooth Board Replacement, Bluetooth Board: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Carefully pull the Bluetooth cable toward the fans to disconnect it from the Bluetooth board.

    • Pull the cable parallel to the face of the optical drive.

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    • Use the flat end of a spudger to peel the thin plastic cover off the top and sides of the Bluetooth board housing.

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    • Use the flat end of a spudger to pry the Bluetooth antenna connector up and off its socket on the Bluetooth board.

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    • Remove the two 2.2 mm Phillips screws securing the Bluetooth housing to the side of the optical drive.

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    • De-route the camera cable from its slot in the Bluetooth housing and remove the Bluetooth board from the upper case.

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

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