Apple macbook pro User Manual

							MacBook Pro Take Apart — Bluetooth Card 61
To access the flex cable connector, cut off the protective cover.
 
3. 
Replacement Note: Reinstall the cover and secure with Kapton tape before reinstalling the 
board 
Disconnect the flex cable as shown.  
4.   
						

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Bluetooth Antenna
Tools
This procedure requires the following tools: Black stick (nylon probe 922-5065) (or other non-conductive nylon or plastic flat-blade tool
• 
Razor knife
• 
Kapton tape (922-1731 (0.5-inch x 12-yard roll))
• 
Preliminary Steps
Before you begin, remove the following:
Batter
•  y
Top Cas
•  e
Part Location 
						

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Procedure
1.  Lift the bluetooth card assembly to access the antenna connector.  
2.  Disconnect the antenna cable connector. Pull straight up. If needed, cut of the protective 
cover.   
						

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3.
  To remove the antenna, pry it up to release the adhesive.  
Replacement Procedure
Notes:
Important: 
•  The position of the bluetooth antenna board (A) in the bottom case (B) is critical 
to its function. Align the notch in the antenna board with the metal tab (C) then install the 
board flush with the bottom case inside face and level with the bottom case top edge. .  
On the bluetooth board, reinstall its protective cover and secure with Kapton tape before 
• 
reinstalling.
A BA
C
B 
						

							MacBook Pro Take Apart — Infrared Board 65
Infrared Board
Tools
This procedure requires the following tools:Torx T6 screwdriver (magnetized)
• 
Black stick (nylon probe 922-5065) (or other non-conductive nylon or plastic flat-blade tool
• 
Preliminary Steps
Before you begin, remove the following:
Batter
•  y
Top Cas
•  e
Part Location 
						

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Procedure
Remove the screw and bracket
1.  
Disconnect the cable.
2.  
Lift out the infrared board. Lifting from both ends may be helpful. 
1.   Important: Lift on the 
board only. Do NOT lift the infrared lens or sensor piece. It is secured to the main board with 
two wires and will bend out of alignment.   
						

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Note the cable routing and remove.
 
2.  
Replacement Procedure
Route the cable.
1.  
To install, insert the board all the way into the channel, then push it forward until it stops 
2.  
and the infrared lens aligns with the window.  
Important: Push on the board only. Do NOT push on the infrared lens or sensor piece. It is 
secured to the main board with two wires and will bend out of alignment.  
Connect the cable connector.
3.  
						

							MacBook Pro Take Apart — Hard Drive 68
Hard Drive
Tools
This procedure requires the following tools: #0 Phillips screwdriver (magnetized)
• 
Torx T6 screwdriver (magnetized)
• 
Black stick (nylon probe 922-5065) (or other non-conductive nylon or plastic flat-blade tool
• 
Kapton tape (922-1731 (0.5-inch x 12-yard roll))
• 
Preliminary Steps
Before you begin, remove the following:
Batter
•  y
Top Cas
•  e
Part Location 
						

							MacBook Pro Take Apart — Hard Drive 69
Procedure
Carefully pry up the flex cable from the hard drive.  
1.  
Lift up cabling to gain some clearance.  
2.   
						

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 Remove the two screws from the drive holder.  
3. 
Lift the hard drive up slightly to allow it to move right.  
4.