Introdução
Use this guide to remove or replace the antenna bar in an Early 2020 MacBook Air.
O que você precisa
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Ferramenta utilizada nesse passo:Magnetic Project Mat$19.95
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If your MacBook is running Big Sur v11.1 or later, disabling Auto Boot may not work. You can proceed normally, but make sure to disconnect the battery as soon as you're inside.
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Use a P5 driver to remove the following screws:
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Two 7.9 mm screws
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Two 7.1 mm screws
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Six 2.6 mm screws
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Wedge your fingers between the display and the lower case and pull upward to pop the lower case off the Air.
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Remove the lower case.
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Set it in place and press firmly to engage the two hidden clips underneath. You should feel and hear them snap into place.
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Peel back the tape covering the battery connector enough to reveal the connector underneath.
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Use a T3 Torx driver to remove the 1.4 mm screw securing the antenna cable cover.
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Remove the antenna cable cover.
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Insert the pointed end of a spudger into the gap between the antenna bar and display hinge.
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Pivot the spudger against the hinge to pry up the end of the antenna bar.
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Repeat for the other end of the antenna bar.
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Compare your new replacement part to the original part—you may need to transfer remaining components, cable covers, or remove adhesive backings from the new part before installing.
To reassemble your device, follow the above steps in reverse order.
Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.
Repair didn’t go as planned? Check out our Answers community for troubleshooting help.
Compare your new replacement part to the original part—you may need to transfer remaining components, cable covers, or remove adhesive backings from the new part before installing.
To reassemble your device, follow the above steps in reverse order.
Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.
Repair didn’t go as planned? Check out our Answers community for troubleshooting help.