Apple Macbook Pro Aluminum 13-Inch Black Laptop Keyb Technical Guide - Page 109

General Information, Connector Types on Logic Board, Vertical Insertion, Locking Lever

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General Information Vertical Insertion (JST) • Use black stick under cable to remove. • Keep connector level to board when disconnecting and reconnecting. • Press evenly when reconnecting or connector can tip up and not be fully seated. Connector Types on Logic Board On the logic board are six types of connectors, each requiring special handling. Make sure you read these tips before disconnecting and installing the connectors. Examples: • fan cable • battery indicator light cable • heatsink sensor • left speaker cable • microphone cable (underside) Locking Lever • Flip up lever 90 degrees for flex cable removal. • Use plastic tweezers to hold cable. • Slide cable into receptacle on same horizontal plane. • Lock down lever after inserting cable. Examples: • IR/sleep cable • backlight cable 2010-06-15 MacBook (13-inch, Aluminum, Late 2008) Take Apart - General Information 109

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MacBook (13-inch, Aluminum, Late 2008) Take Apart — General Information
109
2010-06-15
Vertical Insertion
(JST)
Use black stick under
cable to remove.
Keep connector
level to board when
disconnecting and
reconnecting.
Press evenly when
reconnecting or
connector can tip up
and not be fully seated.
Examples:
fan cable
battery indicator
light cable
heatsink sensor
left speaker cable
microphone
cable (underside)
Locking Lever
Flip up lever 90
degrees for flex cable
removal.
Use plastic tweezers to
hold cable.
Slide cable into
receptacle on same
horizontal plane.
Lock down lever after
inserting cable.
Examples:
IR/sleep cable
backlight cable
General Information
Connector Types on Logic Board
On the logic board are six types of connectors, each requiring special handling. Make sure you
read these tips before disconnecting and installing the connectors.