How to Replace MacBook Pro 15 Left I/O Board Guide
Duration: 45 minutes
Steps: 29 Steps
Heads up, tech warrior! Make sure you keep track of all those tiny screws and parts. It’s like a treasure hunt, but with your device!
This nifty component energizes your device and sports all the ports on the left side to keep things rocking smoothly!
Step 2
– Unscrew the trio of twin Phillips screws holding the memory door in place. Let’s dive into this repair with some zest!
Step 3
– Gently hoist the memory door just enough to get a good grip on it, then slide it towards you like you’re pulling a tray of cookies out of the oven. Away it goes from the casing!
Step 4
– Unscrew the two 2.8 mm Phillips screws chilling near the latch in the battery compartment.
Step 5
– Unscrew the following 6 screws:
Step 6
– Unscrew the four 3.2 mm Phillips screws on the port side of your device. Let’s get those little rascals out!
Step 7
– Twist your device around 90 degrees and gently remove the two 3.2 mm Phillips screws located at the back.
Step 8
– Turn the computer a cool 90 degrees once more and gently remove the fantastic four 3.2 mm Phillips screws from the side of the computer.
Step 9
Take it easy when removing the upper case—no need to rush! It’s connected to the logic board with a delicate ribbon cable, so gentle does it!
– Start by gently lifting the back of the case and let your fingers dance along the sides, releasing the case as you go. Once the sides are free, give the case a little wiggle up and down to loosen the front of the upper case—there are some sneaky plastic clips that need a little nudge to pop off. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair.
Step 10
– Gently unplug the trackpad and keyboard ribbon cable from the logic board, and feel free to peel off any tape that’s in the way.
– Carefully take off the upper case.
Step 11
– Slide the iSight cable to the left and gently wiggle it out of its connector on the logic board. It’s like unlocking a secret level in your favorite game!
Step 12
– Gently free up the inverter, left fan, and left ambient light sensor cables by sliding a spudger underneath each one and giving it a little lift. You’ve got this!
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Step 13
– Gently lift the left ambient light sensor cable from above the left fan, peeling off any tape in your way. Keep it groovy and smooth!
Step 14
– Unscrew the following 3 screws:
Step 16
– Unplug the hard drive and ExpressCard connectors from the left side of the logic board. You’ve got this!
Step 17
– Unplug the three antenna cables from the Airport Extreme card.
– Luckily, Apple marked the spots where each colored antenna cable should go—make sure to peek at that when you’re plugging them back in!
Step 18
– Unscrew the single black T6 Torx screw chillin’ just above the Airport Extreme card.
Step 19
– Hoist the Airport Extreme card skyward and shimmy it out of its snug home.
Step 20
– Wiggle those Airport antenna cables out of their cozy channel in the left speaker!
Step 21
– Gently lift the orange hard drive cable above the ExpressCard cage. It’s like peeling an orange, but way cooler!
Step 22
– Unplug the speaker cable from the corner of the left I/O board like a boss!
Step 23
– Pop the left speaker assembly out of its nook and scoot it over to where the left fan used to chill.
Step 24
– Unplug the snazzy large gray and black power cable from the left I/O board.
Step 25
– Time to get your toolkit ready! Let’s unscrew those 5 screws/standoffs and keep things moving smoothly!
Step 26
– Gently raise the right side of the left I/O board and slide it out of the computer like you’re pulling a surprise gift from a box!
Step 27
– Unscrew those four Phillips screws holding the ExpressCard cage tight to the left I/O board. You’ve got this!
Step 28
– Gently lift the left I/O board away from the ExpressCard cage, like you’re unveiling a surprise!
Step 29
– Unplug that sassy short left I/O board cable.
– Keep the left I/O board chillin’ right there.
