How to Replace MacBook Pro 15 Bluetooth Board – Step-by-Step Guide
Duration: 45 minutes
Steps: 12 Steps
Heads up, tech whiz! Make sure you’ve got all your tools ready and your workspace clear. It’s time to dive into this repair with some good vibes and a can-do attitude!
Swap out that old Bluetooth board with a shiny new one. You’ve got this!
Step 2
– Gently take out the three matching Phillips screws from the memory door—these little guys are important!
– Don’t forget to keep track of which screws came from where. It’ll make putting everything back together a breeze!
Step 3
– Gently lift the memory door just enough to get a good grip, then slide it toward you and away from the casing like you’re pulling a magic trick!
Step 4
– Unscrew the two Phillips screws chilling near the latch in the battery compartment.
Step 5
– Alright, gear up to unscrew these 6 little rascals:
Step 6
– Unscrew the four fabulous Phillips screws chilling on the port side of your computer. Let’s get zesty!
Step 7
– Twist your device 90 degrees and unscrew the two Phillips screws hanging out at the back. Keep it cool and easy!
Step 8
– Twist that computer 90 degrees once more and get those four Phillips screws out from the side. You’re doing great!
Step 9
Take it slow when removing the upper case—it’s still tethered to the logic board by a ribbon cable. No sudden moves, alright?
– Start by lifting the rear end of the case and wiggle your fingers along the sides to loosen it up. Keep moving around the edges until the sides feel loose. You might have to do a little dance—rocking the case up and down—to detach the front of the upper case. Hang in there; this part can be a bit of a challenge. Peek over the DVD reader, and you’ll find 4 sneaky tabs that pull out vertically.
– Heads up! The two small tabs on the front left of the upper case might get a bit out of shape during this operation. When you’re putting everything back together, you might have to straighten them out so they slide smoothly into their home slots in the lower case.
Step 10
– Unplug the trackpad and keyboard ribbon cables from the logic board, peeling off any tape that gets in the way.
– Lift off the upper case and set it aside.
Step 12
– Pull back the snazzy translucent plastic sheath to sneak a peek at the Bluetooth data connector hiding underneath.
– Unplug the orange data cable from the Bluetooth board by nudging the locking mechanism a tad to the right to unleash the cable, and then gently slide the cable out of its cozy connector.
