Friday, April 05, 2013

HOW TO REMOVE AND REPLACE AIRPORT EXTREME ANTENNA ASSEMBLY & WINDOW TO APPLE MacBook-Pro


TOOLS
  • #0 Phillips screwdriver (magnetized)
Before you begin, remove the following:
  1. Battery
  2. Top case
  3. Display assembly
  4. Display rear housing
  5. Inverter board
  6. Clutch cover
PART LOCATION
PROCEDURE
  • The Airport antenna window is the grey area of the clutch cover.
  • Once the clutch cover is removed, look down into the cover to locate five screws that secure the antenna window, and remove.
  • Slide the antenna window from the clutch cover, carefully guide out the cable, and remove the AirPort antenna assembly.
  • Replacement Note: Insert the antenna assembly into the keyed channel in the antenna window.
  • Guide the cable into and out the end of the clutch cover as you slide the window onto the cover while guiding the tabs through the openings.