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MacBook Unibody Model A1342 Rear Speaker Replacement

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  1. MacBook Unibody Model A1342 Rear Speaker Replacement, Lower Case: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Remove the eight 4 mm Phillips screws securing the lower case to the MacBook.

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    • The lower case is constructed of rubber-coated aluminum. Do not excessively bend the aluminum during removal, as any permanent deformation will cause tolerance issues after reassembly.

    • Slightly lift the lower case near the vent opening.

    • Continue running your fingers between the lower and upper cases until the upper case pops off its retaining clips.

    • The location of these three clips is shown in the third picture.

  3. MacBook Unibody Model A1342 Rear Speaker Replacement, Battery: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • For precautionary purposes, we advise that you disconnect the battery connector from the logic board to avoid any electrical discharge. This step is optional and is not required.

    • Use the flat end of a spudger to lift the battery connector up out of its socket on the logic board.

    • It may be easier to use your fingernails to lift up on both sides of the connector.

  4. MacBook Unibody Model A1342 Rear Speaker Replacement, Rear Vent: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Remove the following screws from the optical drive side of the rear vent:

    • Two 10 mm T8 Torx

    • Two 5.2 mm Phillips

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    • Remove the following screws from the port side of rear vent:

    • Two 10 mm T8 Torx

    • Two 5.2 mm Phillips

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    • Carefully lift the rear vent out of the upper case.

  7. MacBook Unibody Model A1342 Rear Speaker Replacement, Rear Speaker Assembly: crwdns2935265:07crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Use the flat end of a spudger to pry the AirPort/Bluetooth cable connector up off the logic board.

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    • Remove the following screws securing the right speaker assembly to the upper case:

    • One 12 mm Phillips screw.

    • One 3 mm Phillips screw.

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    • Remove the single 2.2 mm Phillips screw inserted horizontally into the side of the optical drive.

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    • Pry the AirPort and Bluetooth antenna connectors (3 total) up off the AirPort/Bluetooth card.

    • De-route the long antenna from its channel in the rear speaker housing.

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    • Use the flat end of a spudger to pry the rear speaker cable connector up off the logic board.

  12. MacBook Unibody Model A1342 Rear Speaker Replacement: crwdns2935265:012crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Remove the rear speaker assembly from the upper case.

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    • Carefully peel the AirPort/Bluetooth cable from its channel within the rear speaker assembly.

    • Use the flat end of a spudger to pry the AirPort/Bluetooth cable up off the rear speaker.

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    • Remove three 3 mm Phillips screws securing the AirPort/Bluetooth board to the rear speaker assembly.

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    • Lift the AirPort/Bluetooth board up off the rear speaker assembly.

  16. MacBook Unibody Model A1342 Rear Speaker Replacement, Rear Speaker: crwdns2935265:016crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Rear speaker remains.

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

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Walter Galan

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Nice tuto ! Helped me so fine.

Rudy Pierrat - crwdns2934203:0crwdne2934203:0

Perfect! That helps to keep older gear alive!

W. Scholz - crwdns2934203:0crwdne2934203:0

How did you guys place the rear speaker wire back in place?

Kim Sluyk - crwdns2934203:0crwdne2934203:0

hi everyone! iʻm about to replace the rear speaker on my late 2009 A1342, but i also need to replace both the left and right speakers as well. would someone please help me out? i hope i donʻt have to pull the logic board (i already did that on my mid 2012 A1284, and it was, ok, but i have more gray hairs now . . .).

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