APPLE MACBOOK-PRO - HOW TO REMOVE LEFT I/O BOARD

APPLE MacBook-Pro - HOW TO REMOVE LEFT I/O BOARD

TOOLS

• Torx T6 screwdriver (magnetized)
• 4 mm socket wrench
• Black stick (nylon probe 922-5065) (or other non-conductive nylon or plastic flat-blade tool.

Before you begin, remove the following

1. Battery
2. Top case
3. Airport extreme card
4. Left ambient light sensor
5. Left speaker

PART LOCATION

• Remove the four screws and 4mm hex standoff.
• Lift the board assembly and slide away from the port openings.

• Disconnect the cable.
• Note: The Express Card cage is attached to the left I/O board.
• Disconnect the flex cable.

• Remove the four screws.
• Lift off the card cage.

REPLACEMENT

• Install the EMI gasket.
• When the board is in place and the ports are seated, hold the power adapter port tightly against the port opening while installing screws.
• After securing the board, exercise the Express Card slot door to verify clearance.