Intro:
Agar aapke MacBook mein Wi-Fi properly connect nahi ho raha, ya wireless networks dikh nahi rahe, toh ho sakta hai ki AirPort Card (Wi-Fi card) kharab ho gaya ho. Is guide mein aap seekhenge kaise aap MacBook Mid 2010 mein AirPort card ko replace kar sakte hain.
🧰 Tools You’ll Need:
Phillips #00 screwdriver
Spudger
Tweezers (optional)
New compatible AirPort card
⚠️ Safety Pehle:
MacBook ko shutdown karo aur unplug karo.
Anti-static surface pe kaam karo.
Battery disconnect karna must hai to avoid electric damage.
📋 Step-by-Step Instructions:
🔹 Step 1: Bottom Case Remove Karo
MacBook ko ulta rakho.
Neeche ke 10 Phillips screws nikaalo (3 long hinge side mein hote hain).
Bottom panel ko gently lift karke hata do.
🔹 Step 2: Battery Disconnect Karo
Spudger ka use karke battery connector ko gently logic board se disconnect karo.
Ye step safety ke liye important hai.
🔹 Step 3: AirPort Card Locate Karo
AirPort card generally top left corner mein hota hai (logic board ke pass).
Is card mein 3 antenna cables connected hote hain (usually labeled as 1, 2, 3 ya with black/gray wires).
🔹 Step 4: Antenna Cables Remove Karo
Spudger ya fingers se gently cables ko pop-off karo.
Dhyan rahe: In wires ko force mat lagana — bahut delicate hote hain.
🔹 Step 5: AirPort Card Remove Karo
Phillips screwdriver se ek chhota screw remove karo jo AirPort card ko hold kar raha hai.
Card spring ki tarah upar aa jaayega.
Usse 45-degree angle par pakad ke gently kheench ke bahar nikaal lo.
🔹 Step 6: New Card Install Karo
Naya AirPort card ko same slot mein 45-degree angle pe insert karo.
Push karke neeche press karo jab tak woh flat ho jaaye.
Screw se secure karo.
Antenna cables ko wapas sahi order mein snap karo.
📌 Tip: Cable numbers ya colors ka dhyan rakho — galat wire lagane se signal weak ho sakta hai.
🔹 Step 7: Battery Reconnect & Bottom Case Lagao
Battery connector ko fir se logic board se jodo.
Bottom case ko align karo aur 10 screws tighten karo.
✅ Final Check:
MacBook on karo.
Wi-Fi settings open karo aur check karo ki networks show ho rahe hain ya nahi.
Kisi ek network se connect karke browsing test karo.
💡 Tips:
Replacement card same model ka ho — MacOS compatibility zaroori hai.
Agar Wi-Fi still issue de raha hai, System Preferences > Network > Assist Me > Diagnostics run karo.
macOS update karne ke baad bhi new card properly detect ho sakta hai.
