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This guide will take you through the steps of replacing the left fan in your 2018/2019 (A1989)MacBook Pro.
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MacBook Pro 13" Touch Bar 2018 Left fan Replacement
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Disable Auto Boot
- Power on your Mac and launch Terminal.
- Copy and paste the following command (or type it exactly) into Terminal:
- 'sudo nvram AutoBoot=%00
- Press [return]. If prompted, enter your administrator password and press [return] again. Note: Your return key may also be labeled ⏎ or "enter."
- sudo nvram AutoBoot=%03
Remove the pentalobe screws
Open a gap using a suction cup
Separate the clips
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- Insert your opening pick once again under the front edge of the lower case, near one of the two centermost screw holes.
- Give the pick a firm twist to pop free the third clip securing the lower case to the chassis.
- Repeat this procedure near the other of the two centermost screw holes, popping the fourth clip free.
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- Pull the lower case firmly towards the front of the MacBook (away from the hinge area) to separate the last of the clips securing the lower case.
- Pull first at one corner, then the other.
Remove the lower case
- Remove the lower case.
Uncover the battery connector
- Carefully peel up the large piece of tape covering the battery connector, on the edge of the logic board nearest the battery.
- Remove the tape.
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- Disconnect the battery board data cable by sliding it out from its socket.
- Slide parallel to the logic board, in the direction of the cable.
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Disconnect the battery
- Use a spudger to gently lift the battery power connector, disconnecting the battery.
- Lift the connector high enough so that it stays separated from its socket. If it accidentally makes contact during the course of your repair, it could damage your MacBook Pro.
Remove the trackpad connector screws
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Disconnect keyboard connector
Unplug Left speaker cables
- Carefully peel back the black tape to reveal the ZIF connector.
- Unlatch the ZIF connector by flicking the arm on the connector upwards and carefully remove the cable from the connector by sliding it out.
- Repeat this process with the newly revealed connector.
Unplug left Thunderbolt ports
- Use a T3 Torx driver to remove the two screws.
- Once the screw have been removed carefully remove the metal shield.
- Under the metal shield there is a connector, carefully unplug it.
Unplug Touch ID and Auxiliary port
- Use a T4 Torx driver to remove the two screws.
- Two T4 Torx screws.
- Carefully remove the metal shield.
- The second cable you will disconnect will be lightly adhered so carefully slide a plastic spudger under it and finally unplug it.
Disconnecting the display connector
- Use a T3 Torx driver to remove the four screws.
- 4 T3 Torx screws.
- Once the screws are removed carefully remove the metal shields.
- Carefully unclip the connector.
Disconnect wifi and Bluetooth antennas
Touch Bar cable 1
Right speaker cable
- Carefully peel back the black tape to reveal the ZIF connector.
- Unlatch the ZIF connector by flicking the arm on the connector upwards and carefully remove the cable from the connector by sliding it out.
- Repeat this process with the newly revealed connector.
ZIF connector
- Carefully peel back the black tape to reveal the ZIF connector.
- Unlatch the ZIF connector by flicking the arm on the connector upwards and carefully remove the cable from the connector by sliding it out.
Unplug Right Thunderbolt ports
- Use a T3 Torx driver to remove the two screws.
- Once the screw have been removed carefully remove the metal shield.
- Under the metal shield there is a connector, carefully unplug it.
Touch bar bracket / Flex
- Use a T4 Torx driver to remove the screw.
- T4 Torx screw.
- Remove the metal shield carefully.
- Carefully unplug the connector.
Audio socket / Touch ID bracket
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Display cable
- Use a T3 Torx driver to remove the two 2.4mm screws securing the display cable bracket.
- Use a T3 Torx driver to remove the two 1.2mm screws securing the display cable bracket.
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- Use a T5 Torx driver to remove the six 2.2mm screws securing the logic board.
- Use a T3 Torx driver to remove the three 1.9mm screws securing the logic board.
- Use a T5 Torx driver to remove the two 2.3mm (3.7mm head) screws securing the heatsink.
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- Congratulations you have now removed your MacBook's LogicBoard
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- Remove the left fan.