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     Top Case
    Top Case
    Tools
    This procedure requires the following tools:
    • Soft cloth
    • Jeweler’s flat-blade screwdriver
    • #0 Phillips screwdriver
    • Needlenose pliers
    • Black stick (or other nonconductive nylon or plastic tool)
    Note:  To organize the screws you remove from the computer, use a tray with divided 
    compartments (such as a plastic ice cube tray).
    Part Location 
    						
    							
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    Preliminary Steps
    Before you begin, remove the following:
    • Battery 
    • Keyboard and RAM shield
    • AirPort Extreme Card
    • Memory card
    • Bottom case
    • Bottom shield
    • DC-in board
    Procedure
    1. With the computer upside down on a soft cloth, remove the two screws from the 
    battery bay.
    Note:  Although the model pictured below is not the subject model, the highlig\
    hted 
    screws are the same.  
    						
    							
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     Top Case 2. Turn over the computer. 
    3. Remove the three identical 2-mm long screws from the keyboard well near the slot 
    load drive opening.
    4. Remove the remaining screws in the keyboard well: • Using a small flat-blade screwdriver, pry up the magnet. Then remove the\
     4.5-mm long screw beneath it.
    • 6-mm long screw with large screw head at upper left corner of keyboard w\
    ell
    • 6-mm long screw at lower left corner of keyboard well
    • 6-mm long screw with large screw head near keyboard cable connector
    Note:  When reassembling the computer, be sure to install the magnet over the \
    screw. 
    Replacement Note:  When reinstalling the top case screws, install them in the order 
    shown. 
    						
    							
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    5. Peel up the cosmetic tape, if present, that runs the length of the speaker wire, but 
    make sure that the speaker wire beneath it remains in place. Set aside the speaker 
    wire tape.
    Note:  When reassembling the computer, reuse the speaker wire tape, but make s\
    ure 
    the speaker wire is lying flat on the top shield, as shown, before apply\
    ing the tape. 
    Note:  When reassembling the computer, ensure that the shrink tubing section of the 
    speaker cable sticks to the top shield and is routed as shown.  
    						
    							
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     Top Case 6. Use a soft cloth to protect the computer.
    7. Using a black stick, begin to carefully separate the top case from the computer 
    assembly.
    Reposition the computer as you work around the top case to open up the s\
    eam that 
    joins the top case and bottom case.
    8. While continuing to loosen the top case, use caution around the battery bay. If  necessary,  flex the inner frame to release that corner of the top case. 
    						
    							
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    9.
    Warning: The top case is connected to the computer assembly with delicate 
    cables. Do not remove the top case until the cables are disconnected (see the 
    next steps).  
    Warning: When performing this step, make sure the speaker cable, trackpa\
    d 
    cable, and shorter power switch cable are not strained.  
    10.  With the top case loosened and the cables still attached, position the top case so it is  somewhat off center and you can see all three connectors. 
    11. Use needlenose pliers or a black stick to carefully disconnect the cables from the logic  board. 
    						
    							
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     Top Case Replacement Note:
     When connecting the speaker cable, make sure the wires are 
    routed around the raised area of the top shield, as shown.
    12. Remove the top case from the computer. 
    						
    							
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    13. Before installing the replacement top case, make sure it includes the following: 
    • Speaker set
    • Power button and board (under left speaker)
    • Speaker cable and power switch cable
    • Trackpad assembly with board and cable
    • Display latch
    Important:  Make sure you transfer the original serial number label and Ethernet la\
    bel 
    from the old top case to the replacement top case. You can use a black s\
    tick to 
    carefully peel up a corner of the label. Then peel off the label complet\
    ely and apply it 
    to the replacement top case. Make sure that the labels lie completely fl\
    at so they do 
    not interfere with the battery compartment.  
    						
    							
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     Top Case 14. Before installing the top case, make sure a foam pad is positioned correctly on the top 
    shield. 
    If the foam pad is missing, order a trackpad kit (Apple part number 076\
    -1078), and 
    apply one of the adhesive foam pads. 
    						
    							
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    15. Install the replacement top case, and reassemble and test the computer.
    Note:  When installing the replacement top case, connect the power switch cabl\
    e 
    connector (the shorter cable) first. Then connect the speaker cable co\
    nnector and 
    trackpad connector. Do not strain the cables.
    Warning:  When reassembling the computer, be careful not to pinch any cables 
    as you press the top case back onto the computer. Check that the top cas\
    e 
    shows no raised surfaces and is fully snapped into place before installi\
    ng the 
    remaining screws.   
    						
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