Introduction
Use this guide to replace the I/O board, including the headphone jack, USB port, and MagSafe 2 port, in your MacBook Air 13" Early 2017.
What you need
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Tool used on this step:P5 Pentalobe Screwdriver Retina MacBook Pro and Air$5.99
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Use a P5 Pentalobe driver to remove ten screws securing the lower case, of the following lengths:
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Two 9 mm screws
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Eight 2.6 mm screws
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Grab the clear plastic pull tab attached to the battery connector and pull it parallel to the board toward the front edge of the Air.
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Use the flat end of a spudger to pry the I/O board cable connector up out of its socket on the I/O board.
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Use the tip of a spudger to carefully flip up the retaining flap on the fan cable ZIF socket.
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Disconnect the I/O board by pulling its power cable away from its socket on the logic board.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.
Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our Answers community for help.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.
Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our Answers community for help.
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4 Comments
Can this part repair the problem of not detecting microphone and speakers?
Replacing this board fixed my audio issues!
two questions maybe someone can throw me a bone. 1.) where in the dickens can i get this part in germany? and 2.) would this potentially be a reason for a laptop not charging (or running at all from a power cable)--assuming a fully good working cable (from another laptop of the exact same type), doesn't work?
No idea about Germany, but I am also having an issue with the laptop suddenly not charging or recognizing the charger at all. Was also hoping this could be the culprit. Any luck with it?
