Einleitung
Use this guide to remove or replace the antenna bar in an Early 2020 MacBook Air.
Was du brauchst
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In diesem Schritt verwendetes Werkzeug: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 spudger to slide the battery connector parallel to the logic board and out of its socket on the logic board.
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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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In diesem Schritt verwendetes Werkzeug:Tweezers$4.99
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Use a pair of tweezers to grip the antenna connector close to its base.
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Pull straight up to disconnect the cable.
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Repeat for the second antenna cable.
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Use a T3 Torx driver to remove the two 1.5 mm screws securing the display cable connector cover.
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Remove the display cable connector cover.
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Use the flat end of a spudger to pry the display cable connector straight off of the antenna board to disconnect it.
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Use a T5 Torx driver to remove the six screws securing the antenna bar:
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Four 7.4 mm screws
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Two 4.5 mm screws
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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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Use your fingers to pry the antenna bar straight up and away from the case.
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Thread the antenna board through the opening in the middle of the antenna bar.
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Remove 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.
