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     Service Source MacBook Air (original, Late 2008, Mid 2009) Updated: 9 December 2009 © 2009 Apple Inc. All rights reserved.
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    the information in this document is accurate. Apple is not responsible for printing or clerical errors. Apple 1 Infinite Loop Cupertino, CA 95014-2084 USA + 1 408 996 1010 www.apple.com Apple, the Apple logo, Mac, and Macintosh are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries
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    22 Removal Procedure 23 Serial Number Transfer Instructions 25 Reassembly Procedure 26 MacBook Air Bottom Case Kit 28 Battery 29 AirPort/Bluetooth Card 34 Speaker Assembly 38 Removal Procedure 39 Reassembly Procedure 42 Port Hatch Assembly 44 MagSafe Assembly 47 Hard Drive/SSD 50 iii
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    Input Devices (IPD) Board Flex Cable 91 AirPort/Bluetooth Card Flex Cable 94 Top Case with Keyboard 97 Additional Procedures Replacing Keycaps 100 Trackpad Button Set Screw Adjustment 116 Trackpad Button Shim Installation 120 MacBook Air SuperDrive 124 Troubleshooting General Information 134
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    161 Hard Drive 162 Apple Remote 163 Infrared Receiver 164 Built-in Camera 165 Keyboard 166 Microphone 167 Modem (External) 167 USB Port 168 MagSafe Power Adapter 169 Sound 170 Trackpad 171 Trackpad Button 172 Video 173 Miscellaneous Symptoms 174 Block Diagram 176 MacBook Air (Late
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    info about MacBook Air SuperDrive • Troubleshooting Hardware Symptoms: added section for Trackpad Button, added information about Notebook Battery and Adapter Diagnostic, added details about how to respond to certain ASD error codes, updated all kBase hyperlinks • Hard Drive/SSD • Thermal Module
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    and Fan • Troubleshooting General Information • Exploded Views • Screw Maps Added information or references for: • Audio board incompatibility • Hard drive and flex cable incompatibility • Liquid submersion indicators • Mini DisplayPort Introduced 30 January 2008 MacBook Air - Manual Updates 7
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     Service Source Basics MacBook Air © 2009 Apple Inc. All rights reserved.
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    , the MacBook Air's new system architecture requires troubleshooting methodology specific to its design. Because there are fewer parts, repair can seem deceivingly simple. Pay close attention to warnings and cautions throughout the procedures in this manual to avoid repair issues. MacBook Air Basics
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    Comparison Main differences between the MacBook Air models: Mid 2009 Microprocessor 1.86GHz 2.13GHz Frontside bus 1.066GHz System RAM 2GB DDR3 (fixed) Mass Storage 120GB HDD 4200 SATA 128GB SSD SATA I/O Ports Analog Audio Out Mini DisplayPort Out USB Liquid Submersion Yes Indicators
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    -powered, works only with MacBook Air and must be connected directly to a powered USB port on the computer itself or on an Apple LED Cinema Display. It the original and Late 2008 models, but was included with the Mid 2009 model. The adapter looks similar to the Apple USB modem. You can differentiate
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    Quick Tour Following is a quick tour of major features and important repair steps when servicing a MacBook Air. Please see the specific repair sections to obtain full details on servicing that part. Basic features Ports MacBook Air Basics - General Information 12
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    Keyboard features MacBook Air Basics - General Information 13
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    into the bottom case (shown below). It is centered just below the regulatory markings. See the bottom case section for information on serial number transfer. MacBook Air Basics - General Information 14
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    fragile metal clips that fit into five overhanging tabs on the top case. Be sure to remove and reinstall the bottom case at a 30º angle. MacBook Air Basics - General Information 15
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    A map of the major modules in the MacBook Air (MacBook Air (original) shown) A - Battery B - Speaker C - AirPort/ Bluetooth card E -Hard drive G - MagSafe port D - Port hatch F - Thermal module H - Flex bracket I - Logic board J - Display (hinge) MacBook Air Basics - General Information 16
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    MacBook Air contains an internal-only battery that is not accessible from the exterior and is serviceable by authorized Apple service providers only. Unlike previous systems, when you remove the bottom case, power is still available to the logic board. Before any further work, disconnect the battery
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    and MacBook Pro models. Logic board Logic boards have soldered-on RAM. Display clamshell The clamshell contains the display, built-in camera, ambient light sensor and microphone. The LVDS cable carries data signals for the display video, camera, and ambient light sensor. MacBook Air SuperDrive
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    Hard Drive Remote Mac OS X software Remote Mac OS X software Time Machine software Install application software, use disk-based tools (Disk Utility, Reset Password) via MacBook Air Servicing the MacBook Air Apple keyboard and mouse (for troubleshooting) MacBook Air Basics - General Information
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    computer. Service Manual Component Photos In this manual, graphics or photos are intended to help illustrate procedures or information only. Some photos may show different levels of disassembly, board . Cable Routing Note With the MacBook Air's thin enclosure height, the placement
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     Service Source Take Apart MacBook Air © 2009 Apple Inc. All rights reserved.
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    upside down on its display housing. Always use a clean, debris-free static mat to avoid scratches and other cosmetic damage to the unit. Part Overview MacBook Air Take Apart - Bottom Case 22
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    you drive or loosen the screws must correspond accordingly. 1. Remove ten Phillips #000 screws, starting from the top center and moving outward in a circular fashion in both directions. Note: See the screw map in the Views chapter for the exact placement and size of each screw. MacBook Air Take
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    right side to lift the corner near the MagSafe adapter port. 3. Pivot the rear edge upward a few inches to a 30º angle. At that same angle, pull the bottom case outward from the front edge of the top case to preserve the integrity of the front clips. MacBook Air Take Apart - Bottom Case 24
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    Serial Number Transfer Instructions Important Notes: • When replacing the bottom case of a MacBook Air, retain the customer's bootable system, you can also find the serial number in "About this Mac" or Apple System Profiler. If the bottom case of the customer's unit has been previously replaced
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    case to the bottom case is angled at a different pitch; thus, the angle at which you drive or loosen the screws must correspond accordingly. Before actually turning the screw into the boss, make sure strip the boss and render the entire top case unusable. MacBook Air Take Apart - Bottom Case 26
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    forth; then carefully turn the unit over, listening for any loose components or connectors. • Place the unit on a clean, flat surface and check for wobble. MacBook Air Take Apart - Bottom Case 27
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    MacBook Air Bottom Case Kit Note that the kit #076-1317 includes seven new screws (one of which is a spare) along with the bottom case. open to 90º. Apply firm, even pressure on the right and left sides of the palm rests to level the footing of the machine. MacBook Air Take Apart - Bottom Case 28
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    begin, remove the bottom case. CAUTION: The battery must be disconnected from the logic board before proceeding further. Failure to do so is likely to result in irreparable damage to expensive components such as the logic board and/or LVDS cable. Part Location MacBook Air Take Apart - Battery 29
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    Removal Procedure 1. Disconnect the battery cable connector from the logic board, taking care to keep the cable connector and pull straight out, level with the board. Note: Halogen-free cables and connectors are delicate. Handle with care to avoid damage. MacBook Air Take Apart - Battery 30
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    . 3. Lift the battery out evenly with both hands on either side to avoid bending or straining the battery pack. Always handle by the edges to avoid pressure to its inner surfaces. To keep the battery cable intact, do not lift or hold the battery using the cable or connector. MacBook Air Take Apart
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    removal order in the previous section. CAUTION: Delicate screw pressure and precise torque must be applied to avoid cracking the battery case. Turn the screws until just hand-tight, then back out 1/4 turn. 3.9 mm 6.9 mm 3.9 mm 3.9 mm 3.9 mm 3.1 mm 3.1 mm MacBook Air Take Apart - Battery 32
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    Quick Test Verify your repair by successfully starting up the system on battery power only. MacBook Air Take Apart - Battery 33
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    following: • Bottom case • Battery CAUTION: The battery must be disconnected from the logic board before proceeding further. Failure to do so is likely to result in irreparable damage to expensive components such as the logic board and/or LVDS cable. Part Location MacBook Air Take Apart - AirPort
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    the lower part of the card. 5. Remove the small black 3.2 mm screw in the upper right corner. 6. Remove the AirPort/Bluetooth card carefully, holding the board by the edges only. 7. Store the AirPort/Bluetooth card in an anti-static, shielded bag. MacBook Air Take Apart - AirPort/Bluetooth Card 35
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    use the pin (shown below) on the top case to align the bottom right corner of the board. 2. Install the small black Phillips 3.2mm screw in the upper right corner (see below). 3. lengths correspond to placement. Connect the orange flex cable. MacBook Air Take Apart - AirPort/Bluetooth Card 36
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    Quick Test 1. In Apple System Profiler, verify AirPort and Bluetooth presence as well as settings. 2. Check AirPort antenna functionality by browsing to a known-good web site. 3. Check Bluetooth antenna functionality by attempting to transfer a file to another Mac. MacBook Air Take Apart - AirPort
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    following: • Bottom case • Battery CAUTION: The battery must be disconnected from the logic board before proceeding further. Failure to do so is likely to result in irreparable damage to expensive components such as the logic board and/or LVDS cable. Part Location MacBook Air Take Apart - Speaker
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    Removal Procedure 1. Remove the two Phillips #000 screws securing the speaker assembly cover to the top case. 2. Carefully lift the speaker assembly and disconnect the audio cable connector (shown below). MacBook Air Take Apart - Speaker Assembly 39
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    up the small cable connector board from its tab on the hard drive frame. Note the small plastic peg at the corner of the tab which mates with a corresponding hole on the connector board. Try to keep the adhesive bonded to the hard drive frame if possible. MacBook Air Take Apart - Speaker Assembly
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    , connect it to the audio board, install the audio board, then route the cable in the channel before connecting the speaker cable to the board, so that it runs underneath the speaker cable. Verify that the EMI gasket (shown) is in place; transfer if needed. MacBook Air Take Apart - Speaker Assembly
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    place the cable connector board on the hard drive frame tab, using the peg at the front of the tab as a guide for placement. Make sure the board is firmly adhered to the tab and the black cable leading from the connector is routed close to the top case. MacBook Air Take Apart - Speaker Assembly
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    to the speaker board. Place the speaker assembly in the correct orientation on the top case. 2. Install the two Phillips #000 screws on the speaker assembly cover. Quick Test Play a QuickTime video to check speaker output as well as the audio-out jack on the port hatch. MacBook Air Take Apart
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    • Speaker assembly CAUTION: The battery must be disconnected from the logic board before proceeding further. Failure to do so is likely to result in irreparable damage to expensive components such as the logic board and/or LVDS cable. Part Location MacBook Air Take Apart - Port Hatch Assembly
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    Removal Procedure 1. Remove four #00 Phillips shoulder screws on the port hatch. 2. Note the location of the port hatch flex cable connector to the logic board. MacBook Air Take Apart - Port Hatch Assembly 45
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    the port hatch flex connector is horizontally straight and flush on the same plane as the logic board. Firmly press down the entire connector to reinstall. Note: Do not overtighten the screws that to verify port hatch flex and audio jack connections. MacBook Air Take Apart - Port Hatch Assembly 46
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    following: • Bottom case • Battery CAUTION: The battery must be disconnected from the logic board before proceeding further. Failure to do so is likely to result in irreparable damage to expensive components such as the logic board and/or LVDS cable. Part Location MacBook Air Take Apart - MagSafe
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    battery must be disconnected from the logic board before proceeding further. Failure to do so is likely to result in irreparable damage to expensive components such as the logic board and the connector level (horizontally parallel to the logic board). MacBook Air Take Apart - MagSafe Assembly 48
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    your thumb. Be sure to keep the connector flat (i.e., horizontally parallel to the logic board). Be careful that the individual cables don't get bent, damaged or misaligned. Reassembly amber or green, depending on the level of battery charge in the unit. MacBook Air Take Apart - MagSafe Assembly 49
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    : • Bottom case • Battery CAUTION: The battery must be disconnected from the logic board before proceeding further. Failure to do so is likely to result in irreparable damage to expensive components such as the logic board and/or LVDS cable. Part Location MacBook Air Take Apart - Hard Drive/SSD 50
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    ) • Install the included mylar over the cable and connector, once secured. • Transfer the hard drive bracket to the replacement drive. • If the hard drive flex cable should become dislodged or removed during repair, you must replace the flex cable. MacBook Air Take Apart - Hard Drive/SSD 51
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    stick to carefully separate the top flex cable from its adhesion to the flex cable underneath. 3. Pry up the small blue board at the end of the port hatch flex cable extension away from the hard drive frame, using care to preserve the adhesive for reuse. MacBook Air Take Apart - Hard Drive/SSD 52
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    board. 6. Lift the port hatch flex connector using the small tab on the right side to lift this connector straight up (not rocked back-and-forth or side-to-side), keeping the connector as parallel to its mate as possible to avoid damage to the connector pins. MacBook Air Take Apart - Hard Drive/SSD
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    in the bottom case-one molded to fit the edge of the fan and a smaller piece molded to fit the hard drive frame. You will remove them in this procedure. 8. Begin to remove the cosmetic fan cover using a black stick to wedge it out from the left side. MacBook Air Take Apart - Hard Drive/SSD 54
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    removed, lift the mylar tab shown below to expose the microphone cable's connection to the logic board. 11. Disconnect the microphone cable connector from the logic board using the pointed end of the black stick to push the side tabs on the connector. MacBook Air Take Apart - Hard Drive/SSD 55
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    drive frame. 13. Carefully extract the microphone cable from the routing clips on the hard drive frame. Because it is delicate, take great care not to pinch or pull this cable. 14. Remove the grounding screw that secures the microphone cable to the top case. MacBook Air Take Apart - Hard Drive/SSD
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    drive screws. 16. Remove the four Phillips screws from the hard drive bracket. Disconnect the hard drive flex cable to the logic board. (Note that unlike the photo below, the port hatch assembly does not need to be removed in order to remove the hard drive.) MacBook Air Take Apart - Hard Drive/SSD
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    up the hard drive frame an inch or so on the logic board side, pivoting toward the outside of the top case. 18. Remove the hard drive assembly at an angle, out from under the port hatch assembly flex cable, taking care not to bend or strain the cable. MacBook Air Take Apart - Hard Drive/SSD 58
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    the above procedure. Take care to connect all flex cables fully, and be sure to seat the audio-out cable connector board over the pin on the hard drive frame. Quick Test Start up the computer to verify that it recognizes and starts up from the hard drive. MacBook Air Take Apart - Hard Drive/SSD 59
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    : • Bottom case • Battery • Hard drive assembly CAUTION: The battery must be disconnected from the logic board before proceeding further. Failure to do so is likely to result in irreparable damage to expensive components such as the logic board and/or LVDS cable. Part Location MacBook Air Take Apart
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    AirPort/Bluetooth flex cables on the lower right side of the board. 4. Remove three Phillips screws securing the logic board to the top case and one (upper-left- most) Phillips screw securing the thermal module to the top case. MacBook Air Take Apart - Thermal Module and Logic Board Combined 61
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    module chapter for instructions on how to replace the thermal paste. Reassembly Procedure 1. When reinstalling the logic board / thermal module assembly, guide the hole in the lower left corner of the board onto the post in the center of the top case as shown below. MacBook Air Take Apart - Thermal
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    . • Attach power adapter and charge battery to check that the MagSafe connector is properly connected. • In Apple System Profiler, verify AirPort and Bluetooth presence as well as settings. • Check all I/O ports on port hatch. MacBook Air Take Apart - Thermal Module and Logic Board Combined 63
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    : • Bottom case • Battery • Hard drive assembly CAUTION: The battery must be disconnected from the logic board before proceeding further. Failure to do so is likely to result in irreparable damage to expensive components such as the logic board and/or LVDS cable. MacBook Air Take Apart - Thermal
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    heading for the product model being worked on. For MacBook Air (Late 2008) and MacBook Air (Mid 2009): If replacing the fan... it can be removed without removing the thermal module, which avoids cleaning and replacing thermal paste on the thermal module and logic board. 1. Remove the three screws
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    logic board. Insert the black stick into the small square recess on the connector to push it out of its mate. Note: This cable and connector are delicate. Handle with care. 3. Use a black stick to carefully lift the fan where shown here, being very careful of the surrounding components. MacBook Air
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    screw boss, and the fan cable is routed correctly, see below. If removing or replacing the thermal module... remove the screws shown, then follow the MacBook Air (original) procedures to remove and replace the thermal module. MacBook Air Take Apart - Thermal Module and Fan 67
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    both processors. Set the boomerang clamp aside with the screws. Note: The fan cable connection to the logic board is logic board. Insert the black stick into the small square recess on the connector to push it out of its mate. Note: This cable and connector are delicate. Handle with care. MacBook Air
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    : Whenever the thermal module is separated from the logic board (even if you are reinstalling the same logic board and/or thermal module), the thermal paste must be replaced. Failure to do so can cause the computer to overheat and incur damage. MacBook Air Take Apart - Thermal Module and Fan 69
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    much thermal paste as possible from the logic board chips. Important: Use extreme care not to damage the chip or logic board components. 2. Use a black stick to remove thermal paste from the two mating pads on the under side of the thermal module. MacBook Air Take Apart - Thermal Module and Fan 70
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    clean the residual thermal paste from the two chips on the logic board and the two pads on the heatsink. Important: Use extreme care not to damage the logic board components. Note: Apple part no. 922-7144 contains three thermal paste syringes. MacBook Air Take Apart - Thermal Module and Fan 71
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    the paste's conductivity. 5. Put a 1cc dab (roughly one quarter of a full syringe) of thermal paste in the center of each chip mating surface, as shown. MacBook Air Take Apart - Thermal Module and Fan 72
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    the two chips, lower the thermal module onto the logic board. 2. Verify that the thermal module screw clips are aligned with their bosses underneath, then press gently but firmly over the two chips to make sure the thermal paste adheres evenly. MacBook Air Take Apart - Thermal Module and Fan 73
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    and lower corners of the thermal module, and then fasten the center #000 screw on the boomerang clamp last. Do not overtighten the center screw. MacBook Air Take Apart - Thermal Module and Fan 74
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    the thermal module to the logic board. Pay close attention to cable routing. See picture below for more detail. Quick Test After reassembly, start up the computer and let the system run for a period of time until the fan comes on; then check for fan noise. MacBook Air Take Apart - Thermal Module
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    Hard drive assembly • MagSafe assembly CAUTION: The battery must be disconnected from the logic board before proceeding further. Failure to do so is likely to result in irreparable damage to expensive components such as the logic board and/or LVDS cable. Part Location MacBook Air Take Apart - Logic
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    top case. 2. Remove three identical Phillips screws in the corners of the logic board and disconnect three connectors at the bottom edge-the audio cable connector, the Input Devices (IPD) board flex connector and the AirPort/Bluetooth card flex connector. MacBook Air Take Apart - Logic Board 77
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    logic board aside in a shielded, anti-static bag until reassembly. Reassembly Procedure 1. Align the clip on the lower left wing of the logic board with the screw post on the top case shown below, square the logic board with the unit and gently lower it into place. MacBook Air Take Apart - Logic
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    (IPD) flex cable connection. • Attach power adapter and charge battery to check that the MagSafe connector is properly connected. • In Apple System Profiler, verify AirPort and Bluetooth presence as well as settings. • Check all I/O ports on port hatch. MacBook Air Take Apart - Logic Board 79
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    -8538) Preliminary Steps Before you begin, remove the following: • Bottom case • Battery • Speaker assembly • Port hatch assembly • Hard drive assembly • Thermal module and logic board • AirPort/Bluetooth card cover and antenna connectors Part Location MacBook Air Take Apart - Display Assembly 80
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    Removal Procedure 1. Open the MacBook Air to a 90º angle and insert into the display clamshell fixture, making sure that it is well seated and secure , pulling up slowly from the display side to the AirPort/Bluetooth card side to preserve the adhesive. MacBook Air Take Apart - Display Assembly 81
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    3. Remove 13 identical Phillips screws and then four identical Torx T6 clutch screws. 4. Slide the display clamshell up and out of the fixture. MacBook Air Take Apart - Display Assembly 82
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    Reassembly Procedure 1. Slide the display clamshell into the fixture, and place the hinge onto the top case, aligning the screw holes. 2. If necessary, slide the antenna assembly a millimeter or two to the left or right to fully align the holes. MacBook Air Take Apart - Display Assembly 83
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    3. Install four identical Torx T6 clutch screws first, and then install the remaining 13 identical Phillips screws. 4. Remove the MacBook Air from its fixture and check for proper alignment. Replacement Note If you are installing a new display clamshell, you will also need to replace the magnetic
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    1. Locate pair of new attraction plates in service packaging. 2. Locate old attraction plates on top case. 3. Remove both old attraction plates using needlenose may be difficult to remove. Important: Be very careful not to damage other components nearby. MacBook Air Take Apart - Display Assembly 85
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    display cabling. 2. Check AirPort antenna functionality by browsing to a known-good web site. 3. Check Bluetooth antenna functionality by attempting to transfer a file to another Mac. MacBook Air Take Apart - Display Assembly 86
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    , remove the following: • Bottom case • Battery • Speaker assembly • Hard drive assembly Part Location Note: Although this image shows the logic board and some other components removed, only the parts listed above require removal for this procedure. MacBook Air Take Apart - Audio Flex Cable 87
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    attaches to the logic board, and the lower left connector attaches to the audio board inside the speaker assembly. 2. Use a #2 graphite pencil to lightly, but visibly, trace the edge of the lower bend of the cable onto the top case, precisely from fold to fold. MacBook Air Take Apart - Audio
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    to the logic board first, then extend from there to attach the cable to the top case. 4. When installing the cable, align it as shown below, using two corners of the triangular screw post bracket on the top case as a guide (given that the logic board is installed as above). MacBook Air Take Apart
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    flex cable away from the top case from each end, keeping your fingers within two inches of the point of removal to avoid twisting or stretching the cable. When reinstalling and Plug headphones or speakers into the analog audio jack and check for output. MacBook Air Take Apart - Audio Flex Cable 90
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    • Bottom case • Battery • Logic board flex connector bracket • AirPort/Bluetooth card bracket and antenna connectors Part Location Note: Although this image shows the logic board and some other components removed, only the parts listed above require removal for this procedure. MacBook Air Take Apart
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    Procedure 1. Note the flex cable's connection from the logic board to the Input Devices board (IPD) located in the center of the top case below the keyboard. cable. Note: Use great care and finesse, this connector is very delicate. , MacBook Air Take Apart - Input Devices (IPD) Board Flex Cable 92
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    the top case. 2. Once the cable sits flat and evenly between the logic board and IPD board, and the connector on the IPD board is fully seated, close the ZIF lever using a black stick to case is closed. 3. Test infrared reception. MacBook Air Take Apart - Input Devices (IPD) Board Flex Cable 93
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    case • Battery • Flex cable bracket to the logic board • AirPort/Bluetooth card bracket and antenna connectors Part Location Note: Although this image shows the logic board and some other components removed, only the parts listed above require removal for this procedure. MacBook Air Take Apart
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    to mark the outer and inner sides of the corner angle where the cable bends 30º away from the logic board connector. Mark lightly and gently on the top case only (not on the cable), being mindful of the keyboard assembly underneath. MacBook Air Take Apart - AirPort/Bluetooth Card Flex Cable 95
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    or installing a new AirPort/Bluetooth Card flex cable to the same top case, use the pencil markings as a guide. However, to ultimately confirm placement, seat the connectors onto the logic board and AirPort/Bluetooth Card, and check that the cable lies smooth and flat between the connectors, with no
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    case • Battery • AirPort/Bluetooth card bracket and antenna connectors • Speaker assembly • Port hatch assembly • MagSafe assembly • Hard drive assembly • Thermal module and logic board • Display clamshell assembly • Three flex cables: audio, IPD and combo card Part Location MacBook Air Take Apart
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    cable to the logic board. All other flex cables connect to parts that are not replaceable. Quick Test 1. Check keyboard function, including backlight. 2. Check trackpad and button functions, including multi-touch capabilities. 3. Check sleep indicator light functionality. MacBook Air Take Apart
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     Service Source Additional Procedures MacBook Air © 2009 Apple Inc. All rights reserved.
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    and mat • Black stick (Apple part no. 922-5065) or other nonconductive nylon or plastic flatblade tool • Fine-point tweezers • Needlenose pliers Preliminary Steps Note: Though much of the photography in this section shows the keyboard of a MacBook rather than MacBook Air, the procedures are exactly
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    identical scissor mechanism, whereas larger, rectangular keys (i.e., Shift, Delete, Return, Space bar) use slightly different scissor mechanisms and employ one or two metal stabilizer bars. MacBook Air Additional Procedures- Keycaps - 101
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    the case for any adhesive that may have built up under the keycap. Lift away any built-up adhesive using a black stick or finepoint tweezers. MacBook Air Additional Procedures- Keycaps - 102
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    should pivot smoothly within the outer piece. - When closed, its profile should be fully flat. - The slider bar and all four pins should be intact. MacBook Air Additional Procedures- Keycaps - 103
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    metal areas inside the keycap opening on the top case. • When the rubber dome is pressed and released, it should spring back upright. If the rubber dome is off center or damaged, replace the top or both are broken beyond repair, replace the top case. MacBook Air Additional Procedures- Keycaps - 104
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    6. With the scissor mechanism open, install the slider bar under the metal hook of the top case. MacBook Air Additional Procedures- Keycaps - 105
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    the top case ears. 8. With the scissor pins inserted, use a black stick to raise and lower the scissor mechanism to make sure it moves freely. MacBook Air Additional Procedures- Keycaps - 106
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    of the key until the keycap snaps into place. 11. Check the key from all angles to make sure it is uniformly flat. Press and release the key repeatedly to verify that it springs back each time. MacBook Air Additional Procedures- Keycaps - 107
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    be removed (for example, if a key is sticking when pressed), always pry it up from the left side-either the upper or lower left corner. MacBook Air Additional Procedures- Keycaps - 108
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    , remove it and compare the two parts of the scissor mechanism to the image below. - The inner piece should pivot smoothly within the outer piece. MacBook Air Additional Procedures- Keycaps - 109
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    of the keycap. • If any of the clips are bent, broken, or missing, replace the keycap. • If the clips are intact, re-use the keycap. MacBook Air Additional Procedures- Keycaps - 110
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    metal areas inside the keycap opening on the top case. • When the rubber dome is pressed and released, it should spring back upright. If the rubber dome is off center or damaged, replace the top the slider bar under the metal hook of the top case. MacBook Air Additional Procedures- Keycaps - 111
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    the top case ears. 8. With the scissor pins inserted, use a black stick to raise and lower the scissor mechanism to make sure it moves freely. MacBook Air Additional Procedures- Keycaps - 112
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    extend closest to the sides of the keycap. These top clips most closely match the longest stabilizer bar at the top of the keycap well. MacBook Air Additional Procedures- Keycaps - 113
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    Space bar over the bottom stabilizer bar until you hear the clips click into place. (The keycap is tilted up at this stage.) 13. Press along the top of the Space bar to secure it to the top stabilizer bar. (Listen for the keycap clicking into place.) MacBook Air Additional Procedures- Keycaps - 114
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    all clips are secure. 15. Check the key from all angles to make sure it is uniformly flat. Press and release one corner of the key. If the key is installed correctly, the opposite corner should respond at the same level (not tilted higher or lower). MacBook Air Additional Procedures- Keycaps - 115
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    (Late 2008) that have a set screw on the underside of the top case behind the trackpad button. If you are working with a MacBook Air (original) or a MacBook Air (Late 2008) that does NOT have the set screw, see Additional Procedures: Trackpad Button Shim Installation. Tools • ESD wrist strap and mat
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    3. Place cursor over one of the keys in the Keyboard Viewer. 4. Using a T6 screwdriver, back the trackpad set screw out 1 full turn. MacBook Air Additional Procedures- Trackpad Button Set Screw Adjustment - 117
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    sit unevenly), or any other non-metal object that is flat and level. 6. Slowly tighten set screw until the key is selected in Keyboard Viewer. MacBook Air Additional Procedures- Trackpad Button Set Screw Adjustment - 118
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    computer on a flat surface in standard operating position and test the trackpad button feel and functionality with both the flat plastic tool and your thumb. MacBook Air Additional Procedures- Trackpad Button Set Screw Adjustment - 119
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    (Mid 2009) or a MacBook Air (Late 2008) that DOES have the set screw, see Additional Procedures: Trackpad Button Set Screw Adustment. Tools • ESD wrist strap and mat • Apple part #922-8914: Trackpad Button Shim (pkg of 10) • A flat, level plastic tool, such as a black stick Preliminary Steps Before
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    top case. 3. Repeat step 2 on the right edge of the trackpad button. 4. If any of the above steps do not register a click, follow instructions below to install a shim into the channel on the underside of the trackpad button. MacBook Air Additional Procedures- Trackpad Button Shim Installation - 121
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    -side or back-and-forth as you feed it, or lay it flat to stiffen the shim and push incrementally until it slides in completely. MacBook Air Additional Procedures- Trackpad Button Shim Installation - 122
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    as before. 10. If it does not pass, install a second shim on top of the first one. 11. If two shims do not resolve the problem, replace the top case. MacBook Air Additional Procedures- Trackpad Button Shim Installation - 123
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    MacBook Air SuperDrive Tools • ESD wrist strap and mat • Black stick (nylon probe 922-5065) or other nonconductive nylon or clean, debris-free static mat to avoid scratches and other cosmetic damage to the unit. Part Location MacBook Air Additional Procedures- External SuperDrive Disc Removal - 124
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    , place the suction cup in the center of the bottom case, and press down firmly to flatten and secure the suction cup to the surface. MacBook Air Additional Procedures- External SuperDrive Disc Removal - 125
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    bottom case aside on a clean surface, being mindful of the clips. 4. Set the drive top down on a soft, clean surface, inside facing up and the USB cable leading away from you. Remove the three Phillips #000 screws shown below. MacBook Air Additional Procedures- External SuperDrive Disc Removal - 126
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    indentation on the right side of the drive and carefully pivot the edge upward slightly, just enough to slide the drive laterally a few millimeters to the right to ease the left tab (shown above) out of its slot in the outer case. MacBook Air Additional Procedures- External SuperDrive Disc Removal
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    to begin to pivot and flip the drive over. 9. As if opening the page of a book, flip the drive up and over the edge and gently lay it down, keeping the edges as close together as possible to avoid straining the cable connections. MacBook Air Additional Procedures- External SuperDrive Disc Removal
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    10. Immobilize the drive while removing screws or components, holding the drive enclosure by the bracket or edges only. 11. Remove the four small Phillips screws shown below from the top of the drive. MacBook Air Additional Procedures- External SuperDrive Disc Removal - 129
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    12. Remove the two Phillips screws holding the bracket to the drive enclosure. 13. Lift the top of the drive enclosure, pivoting the right edge up while sliding it sideways left and downward to disengage the left edge. MacBook Air Additional Procedures- External SuperDrive Disc Removal - 130
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    stuck disc, and reassemble the optical drive enclosure in the reverse order of the previous steps: 4-13, up to the point at which the drive, no tabs in the front (where the disc insertion slot is located), and two outer corner tabs in the back (where the USB cable is attached). MacBook Air Additional
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    if not, adjust accordingly. Note: If the case is oriented correctly, the Apple logo will be oriented face up with the USB cable toward you. 17. . Quick Test Check drive for disc insertion, mounting and ejection of a variety of optical media. MacBook Air Additional Procedures- External SuperDrive Disc
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     Service Source Troubleshooting MacBook Air © 2009 Apple Inc. All rights reserved.
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    and most of the modules have been removed. The LSIs turn red when they have come in contact with liquid, such as an accidental spill. MacBook Air Troubleshooting - General Information 134
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    chapter help diagnose specific symptoms related to the MacBook Air. A section is dedicated to normal startup, with sections to identify and troubleshoot "No Power, Cable or Flex Cable Hard drive flex cable Input Devices (IPD) board flex cable (leading to the logic board) Trackpad flex cable Keyboard
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    to troubleshoot their machine. Apple Service Diagnostic (ASD) is offered to Service Providers for more in-depth troubleshooting. Note: Although Apple Hardware Test is still installed on the internal hard drive, it has moved from disk 1 to disk 2 (Applications disk) starting with MacBook Air (Late
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    to logic board. • Diagnostic results can help isolate a video or wireless issue to either the clamshell or the logic board, to avoid unnecessary replacements of these components. CSD checks for the presence of the computer's: • AirPort • Bluetooth • LCD • ALS MacBook Air Troubleshooting - General
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    the computer's battery may require service. If the power adapter is present and connected to a working power source, the MacBook Air will continue to start up normally; however, the battery should be Mac Power On Self Test RAM error codes" MacBook Air Troubleshooting - General Information 138
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    , choose Apple > System Preferences and then open Sharing. 3. In the Sharing panel, select "DVD or CD Sharing" in the Service list. If you want other users to request permission to share a DVD or CD, select "Ask me before allowing others to use my DVD drive." MacBook Air Troubleshooting - General
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    MacBook Air, use the disc as you normally would once it becomes available. If you try to shut down the remote computer or eject the shared DVD or CD while the MacBook Air is using it, you'll see a message telling you that the disc is in use. To proceed, click Continue. MacBook Air Troubleshooting
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    MacBook Air: • Reinstall Mac OS X and other software that came with the MacBook Air • Reset the password • Use Disk Utility to repair the MacBook Air hard drive Note: You can also perform these tasks using a MacBook Air , or run Disk Utility. MacBook Air Troubleshooting - General Information 141
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    opens, follow the instructions in the First Aid pane. To reset EFI password, using a MacBook Air SuperDrive For the MacBook Air (original), if the customer needs to reset the EFI firmware password, you have to replace the main logic board. For the MacBook Air (Late 2008) and MacBook Air (Mid 2009
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    . Troubleshooting Tips and Tricks Resetting the System Management Controller (SMC) The System Management Controller is an integrated circuit (computer chip) that is on the logic board. As the name implies, it is responsible for power management of the computer. It controls backlighting, hard drive
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    be necessary in situations where the battery needs charging, or the MacBook Air has been without power for an hard drive access, screen is dark, no fan, and so on); however, the logic board may still be active. In this case, the logic board MacBook Air Troubleshooting - General Information 144
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    on the MacBook Air logic board. EFI MacBook Air Mac OS X Install Disc 1. 2. Restart the computer while holding down the C key on the keyboard. 3. When the installer appears, choose Reset Password under the Installer Utilities menu. 4. Follow the on-screen instructions. MacBook Air Troubleshooting
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    before. 4. Release the Shift key when you see the screen with the gray Apple and progress Troubleshooting installation and software updates" kBase HT2956:"Troubleshooting Mac OS X installation from CD or DVD" kBase HT1199: "Mac OS X: How to troubleshoot a software issue" MacBook Air Troubleshooting
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    , don't use the MacBook Air 45W MagSafe Power Adapter to operate or charge existing MacBook and MacBook Pro computers that require the 60W or 85W MagSafe Power Adapter. Always use the proper power adapter intended for use with each product. MacBook Air Troubleshooting - General Information 147
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    General Troubleshooting Theory.) Verify the Problem Verify Apple Hardware Test • Apple Service Diagnostic See Service Source to download the appropriate disk image. Try Systematic Fault Isolation There are no special systematic fault isolation techniques for this product. MacBook Air Troubleshooting
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    in your region. Be sure to include the Customer Symptom Code, the troubleshooting steps you performed, and the results in the Service Instructions section of GCRM and/or GSX. If the symptoms point to a component on the logic board, use the block diagram at the end of this chapter to help determine
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    Complete Administrative Tasks There are no particular administrative tasks for this product, other than those required by the internal policies of your business or agency. MacBook Air Troubleshooting - Steps 150
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    specific symptoms related to the MacBook Air If battery Apple hard drive spin-up, no Caps Lock LED illumination when pressed, and no display illumination). Note: After each step, check that the system is not supplying power to the logic board problem. Move on to the Power, but No Video troubleshooting
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    drive flex cable (boots to flashing folder if not connected or corrupt) • Display LVDS cable 12. Inspect flex cable connectors and their terminals on the logic board for damage and replace any damaged parts. 13. Replace the logic board. Related articles: • kBase TS2043:"Troubleshooting a MacBook Air
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    normally. If the logic board has a RAM chip issue, the screen remains black and the LED blinks once per second to signal the error. If the MacBook Air's diagnostic LED displays five flashes upon startup, and the pattern repeats after a brief pause, the computer's battery may require service. If the
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    to the "Internal Hard Drive Not Recognized" troubleshooting section. 6. Reinstall the system software. Refer to the sections in the General Troubleshooting chapter regarding "Reinstalling software using Remote Install Mac OS X" or "Reinstalling software using the MacBook Air SuperDrive." Note: Don
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    the failing sensor. See the chart for the correlation between the failing sensor and the replaceable part. MacBook Air (Late 2008) and MacBook Air (Mid 2009) Error Code Part Location TV0P, Tp1P, Tp0P, TC0D, TC0P, Th0H, Logic board Th0P, TN0D MacBook Air Troubleshooting - Symptom Charts 155
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    other booting problems 1. Restart the system from a known good OS and attempt to replicate. - If the issue IS NOT present when booting from a known good OS, then you can suspect the issue involves the customer's boot drive or software installed on it. MacBook Air Troubleshooting - Symptom Charts
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    software using the MacBook Air SuperDrive." Note: Restore images are available at AppleCare Service Source (http://service.info.apple.com/ssol/). Select "Disc Images." 6. Run Apple Service Diagnostic (ASD) in loop mode (Control-L) for an extended time to test the memory and logic board functions. If
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    3. Replace logic board. Battery won't charge completely If the battery appears to stop charging between 95 and 99 percent, this is normal operation. Refer to kBase TS1909: "Apple Portables: Battery may not show a full charge in Mac OS X" Short battery life There are three categories to consider: 1.
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    addition, after troubleshooting at the system level, if the battery is causing abrupt shutdowns or goes to sleep without warning, the battery can be considered severely degraded. If this is the case, replace the battery. MacBook Air Battery Diagnostic at Startup If the MacBook Air's diagnostic LED
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    MacBook Air: Optimizing AirPort Performance while using Bluetooth" • kBase HT2158: "MacBook Air: Optimize wireless communications when using an external display" 4. Use Software Update in System Preferences or see the Apple . Replace the logic board. MacBook Air Troubleshooting - Symptom Charts 160
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    Replace with known-good AirPort/Bluetooth card. 5. Replace logic board. Display When displaying a single color over the screen these patterns on the screen; it can be downloaded from Service Source. 2. Using a jeweler's loupe, pocket microscope, MacBook Air Troubleshooting - Symptom Charts 161
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    Apple products. Hard Drive Internal hard drive will not initialize 1. Run Disk Utility from the Software Install and Restore DVD. Refer to sections in the General Troubleshooting chapter regarding Reinstalling software using Remote Install Mac OS X or Reinstalling software using the MacBook Air
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    not recognized, replace the hard drive. 7. Replace the logic board. 8. Reinstall the system software. Refer to the sections in the General Troubleshooting chapter regarding "Reinstalling software using Remote Install Mac OS X" or "Reinstalling software using the MacBook Air SuperDrive." Note: Don
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    "Pairing your Apple Remote with your computer" 3. Perform the checks above under "Apple Remote" to verify that the Apple Remote is functioning correctly, and then retest. 4. Verify that the infrared sensor can be seen in Apple System Profiler. Open Apple System MacBook Air Troubleshooting - Symptom
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    Device Tree section. 5. Replace the logic board. 6. Replace the top case. Built-in Camera The built-in camera is not recognized 1. Boot the MacBook Air to the desktop and launch iChat. Note: You do not need to be connected to a network to use iChat to troubleshoot. Verify that the correct versions
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    . In order to view the keys being illuminated, the ambient light needs to be dim. 2. Check the keyboard backlight flex cable connection to the IPD board. 3. Replace the top case. 4. Replace the display assembly. MacBook Air Troubleshooting - Symptom Charts 166
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    working, verify all cable connections. 5. Check the microphone cable connection to the logic board. 6. Replace the display assembly. 7. Replace the logic board. Modem (External) Note: MacBook Air has no built-in modem. Apple offers an optional external USB Modem. No modem dial tone 1. Check that
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    issue happens with only one particular phone line, but not another, the problem may be an issue with that phone line. Under bad line conditions, Apple USB modem. 5. Replace the port hatch assembly. 6. Replace the logic board. USB Port USB port does not recognize devices MacBook Air Troubleshooting
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    logic board. 8. Replace the logic board. MagSafe Power Adapter The Notebook Battery and Adapter Diagnostic should always be used when testing a battery warranty coverage for batteries: kBase CP165: "SERVICE: Portable Computer Battery and Adapter MacBook Air Troubleshooting - Symptom Charts 169
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    "Apple Portables: Troubleshooting MagSafe adapters" 4. Remove the battery and connect the power adapter. If the adapter turns on and boots the system, replace the logic board previous troubleshooting procedure. 6. Shut down the computer and restart. MacBook Air Troubleshooting - Symptom Charts 170
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    or external speakers. If audio is heard, replace the speaker assembly. 11. Replace the logic board. Distorted sound from speaker 1. Compare the same sound and same settings with two different the trackpad 1. Verify that no USB device is connected. MacBook Air Troubleshooting - Symptom Charts 171
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    button for damage, especially the metal bracket supporting the button on the underside of top case, if damaged replace top case. 3. Reseat the trackpad flex to IPD board. 4. Reseat the IPD board flex on IPD board and on the main logic board. MacBook Air Troubleshooting - Symptom Charts 172
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    the MacBook Air is sleeping or off for the device to be recognized. 2. Verify that the test monitor being used is a known-good device supported by this computer. 3. Try a different Micro DVI-to-Video Adapter. 4. Check port hatch flex cable connection to the logic board. MacBook Air Troubleshooting
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    and/or PRAM resets the date and time. The MacBook Air does NOT have a backup battery. Replace the logic board. Feet came off the bottom case Replace the bottom display. 2. Replace the logic board. 3. Replace the top case. 4. Replace the display. MacBook Air Troubleshooting - Symptom Charts 174
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    games or other graphics-intensive software) may operate sluggishly when the MacBook Air is very warm. This is expected behavior. MacBook Air uses built-in graphics circuitry to provide video output to the built-in and/or external displays. The operating system automatically reduces the processor
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    DisplayPort over DVI, the hard drive protocol is Serial over Parallel ATA and the frontside bus now allows for the use of DDR3 system memory on the logic board. The other major change is the integration of the North and South Chip into a single chip. MacBook Air Troubleshooting - Block Diagram 176
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    direct memory access bus to the boot ROM • USB 2.0 controller, which in turn supports the Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR module, built-in iSight camera, built-in trackpad and keyboard, and one external, high-powered USB 2.0 port • Channel to the audio subsystem MacBook Air Troubleshooting - Block Diagram 177
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    operation, you need to focus on the logic board or the original antenna cable assembly. Observing the MacBook Air developer notes for more information: http://developer.apple.com/documentation/HardwareDrivers/Conceptual/ MacBookAir_0801/Introduction/Introduction.html. MacBook Air Troubleshooting
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     Service Source Views MacBook Air © 2009 Apple Inc. All rights reserved.
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    Exploded Views MacBook Air (Mid 2009) Bottom Case (922-9028) Battery (661-5196) Speaker Assembly (922-8765) Audio Out Cable (922-8767) Audio Board (922-8772) Audio Board Flex Cable (922-8773) Port Hatch Assembly w/ Flex Cable (661-5073) Hard Drive • 120GB, SATA, 4200 (661-4751) • 128GB, Solid State
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    MacBook Air (Late 2008) Bottom Case (922-8775) Battery (661-4915) Speaker Assembly (922-8317) Audio Out Cable (922-8767) Audio Board (922-8772) Audio Board Flex Cable (922-8773) Port Hatch Assembly w/ Flex Cable (661-5073) Hard Drive • 120GB, SATA, 4200 (661-4751) • 128GB, Solid State (661-4753) Fan
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    MacBook Air (original) Bottom Case (076-1317) Battery (661-4587) Speaker Assembly (922-8317) Audio Out Cable (922-8319) Audio Board (922-8379) Audio Board Flex Cable (922-8380) Port Hatch Assembly w/ Flex Cable (922-8324) Hard Drive... • 80GB, PATA, 4200 (661-4493) • 64GB, Solid State (661-4581) Top
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    Phillips #000 HDD bracket, AP/BT card bracket, battery 922-8337 (2) Phillips #000 4mm 3.1mm Battery to top case (front) 922-8338 (12) Phillips 3.7mm I/O device board to top case Mic cable, antenna clip, display MagSafe assembly to cable, fan to MLB, IR board top case MacBook Air Views - Screw
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    ) to top case 922-9172 (2) Phillips #000 4mm 5.7mm Fan, logic board, speaker assembly (upper), battery (center) to top case 3mm 2.8mm 2.5mm 2.5mm Bottom case to top case (replaces 922-8328 with replacement bottom case) Logic board flex connector bracket MacBook Air Views - Screw Chart 184
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    mm 3 mm bottom case 3 mm MacBook Air component layout with screw locations, page 2 of 2 I/O door assy hard drive 3 mm 3.9 mm 6.9 mm 3 mm 3 mm 3.9 mm battery 3 mm 3.9 mm 3.9 mm 3.1 mm speaker assy 2.7 mm 3.1 mm 3.9 mm 3.2 mm 4.7 mm combo card bracket AP/BT board thermal module assy
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    , page 1 of 2 5.4 mm 7.9 mm 7.9 mm 5.4 mm 3 mm bottom case 3 mm 3 mm 3.9 mm 6.9 mm 3 mm 3 mm 3.9 mm battery 3 mm 3.9 mm 3.9 mm 3.1 mm 5.9 mm speaker assy 2.7 mm 3.1 mm 3.9 mm 3.2 mm 4.7 mm AirPort/BlueTooth AirPort/BlueTooth card bracket card MacBook Air Views - Screw Maps 186
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    mm 1.9 mm 1.9 mm 1.9 mm 4.7 mm hard drive /SSD 3.9 mm thermal module clamp (boomerang) 1.9 mm 1.9 mm thermal module assy (original) 5.9 mm 1.9 mm 1.9 mm 5.9 mm MLB 1.9 mm 3.7 mm 3.7 mm MagSafe assembly 5.9 mm 2.5 mm 2.5 mm ex bracket 5.9 mm MacBook Air Views - Screw Maps 187
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© 2009 Apple Inc. All rights reserved.
 Service Source
MacBook Air
(
original, Late 2008, Mid 2009
)
Updated: 9 December 2009