Intro:
Agar aapka MacBook ka Wi-Fi signal weak aa raha hai, ya connection bar-bar drop ho raha hai, toh ho sakta hai ki AirPort antenna (Wi-Fi antenna) faulty ya damaged ho. Is guide mein aapko bataya jaayega kaise AirPort antenna ko safely replace karein.

🧰 Tools You’ll Need:

  • Phillips #00 screwdriver

  • T6 Torx screwdriver

  • Spudger

  • Tweezers (optional)

⚠️ Safety Pehle:

  • MacBook ko shutdown karo aur unplug karo.

  • Static-free surface pe kaam karo.

  • Battery disconnect karna zaroori hai to avoid any short circuits.

📋 Step-by-Step Instructions:

🔹 Step 1: Bottom Case Remove Karo

  • MacBook ko ulta rakho.

  • Neeche ke 10 Phillips screws nikaalo (3 long, 7 short).

  • Bottom panel ko gently lift karke side mein rakh do.

🔹 Step 2: Battery Disconnect Karo

  • Spudger ka use karke battery connector ko logic board se gently disconnect karo.

🔹 Step 3: Camera Cable Disconnect Karo

  • Display data cable ke pass wale camera cable ko disconnect karo.

  • Isse gently pull karo using spudger — force na lagayein.

🔹 Step 4: Display Assembly Ko Remove Karo

  • Logic board se display se connected saare cables (Wi-Fi antennas, iSight, mic) ko disconnect karo.

  • Hinge ke T6 Torx screws nikaal lo.

  • Display assembly ko MacBook base se gently alag karo.

🔹 Step 5: Clutch Cover Remove Karo

  • Display ke neeche jo clutch cover hota hai, usse plastic opening tool se gently pry karke hatao.

  • Ye cover thin and delicate hota hai, dhyan se handle karo.

🔹 Step 6: AirPort Antenna Remove Karo

  • AirPort antenna wires ko track karo — ye clutch cover ke andar se nikalti hain.

  • Screws remove karo aur antenna wires ko gently unclip karo.

  • Pura antenna unit ko display se alag karo.

🔹 Step 7: New AirPort Antenna Install Karo

  • Nayi antenna ko exactly wahi jagah pe place karo jahan purani thi.

  • Wires ko proper route mein le jaakar clips aur screws se fix karo.

  • Display ke andar sahi tarike se cable secure ho — ensure karo.

🔹 Step 8: Clutch Cover Wapas Lagao

  • Clutch cover ko snap karke wapas fit karo.

🔹 Step 9: Display Assembly Reinstall Karo

  • Display ko MacBook base ke saath align karo.

  • Hinges ke screws tight karo.

  • Saare cables (Wi-Fi, camera, mic) ko wapas connect karo.

🔹 Step 10: Battery Reconnect & Bottom Case Close Karo

  • Battery connector ko logic board se jodo.

  • Bottom panel lagao.

  • 10 screws (3 long, 7 short) wapas tighten karo.

✅ Final Check:

  • MacBook on karo.

  • Wi-Fi connect karke dekho — signal strength aur speed test karo.

  • Camera aur mic bhi test karo (kyunki unki cables bhi remove hui thi).

💡 Tips:

  • Replacement antenna same model ka ho to best compatibility milega.

  • Hinges ke screws dhang se tight ho — warna display loose feel hoga.

  • Wi-Fi issue solve nahi ho toh AirPort card ya logic board bhi check karo.

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