MacBook Pro 15 Airport Extreme Replacement Guide

Duration: 45 minutes

Steps: 14 Steps

Heads up, tech whiz! Make sure you’ve got your tools ready and your workspace clear. It’s time to dive into some gadget surgery!

Pop in that snazzy Airport Extreme 802.11g card and give your device some wings! It’s an internal upgrade, so let’s get that connectivity soaring!

Step 1

– Give those battery release tabs a gentle nudge away from the battery with your fingers, and lift that battery right out of the computer. Easy peasy!

Step 2

– Unscrew the trio of identical Phillips screws securing the memory door.

– Remember to keep track of which screws came from which spots. It’ll be a breeze to put them back correctly during re-assembly.

Step 3

– Give that memory door a gentle lift just enough to grab onto it, then slide it toward yourself and away from the casing like you’re pulling a tablecloth in a magic trick!

Step 4

– Unscrew the dynamic duo of Phillips screws chilling near the latch in the battery clubhouse.

Step 5

– Alright, let’s dive right in and unscrew these 6 little rascals:

Step 6

– Unscrew the four fabulous Phillips screws chillin’ on the port side of your computer. It’s like a tiny treasure hunt!

Step 7

– Give your computer a quick dance move by rotating it 90 degrees. Next, play a game of ‘unscrew the screws’ by removing the two Phillips screws at the back. Easy peasy!

Step 8

– Twist that computer 90 degrees one more time and pop out those four Phillips screws from the computer’s side. Keep it groovy!

Step 9

Hold up, party people! Don’t just rip off the upper case like it’s a dance floor! It’s still grooving with the logic board via a ribbon cable, so keep it smooth and gentle.

– Start by lifting the rear of the case and gently work your fingers along the sides to loosen it. Keep going until the sides are free. You might need to gently rock the case up and down to disengage the front. This part can be a bit of a puzzle, especially over the DVD reader, where there are 4 sneaky tabs that need a vertical pull.

– Watch out for the two tiny tongues on the front left of the upper case—they might get a bit bendy as you lift off the case. When putting it back together, give them a little pep talk and bend them back into their cozy grooves in the lower case.