MacBook Air 13" Late 2020 Logic Board Replacement
Use this guide to replace the logic board in a...
| Entity MID / Identifier | /diy/procedure/ifixit_142562 |
|---|---|
| RDF & Freebase Types | /type/topic /diy/procedure /domain/hardware_repair |
| Subject Hardware Entity | MacBook Air 13" Late 2020 (dev_macbook_air_13_late_2020) • OEM: Apple • Category: Laptop • Repairability: 5.0/10 |
| Procedural Complexity | Rating: Moderate • Estimated Duration: 1200 minutes |
| Compound Value Types (CVTs) | 20 Ordered Step Records (/diy/step_record) with instruction text, warning levels, and CDN media |
| Topological Tool Dependencies | 6 Hardware Tools (/tool/hardware) |
| Required Replacement Parts | 2 Component Entities (/part/component) |
| Provenance & Attribution | Source: iFixit Open Library • Author: Community Contributor • License: CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 |
Required Hardware Tools (6)
/tool/hardware- P5 Pentalobe Screwdriver Retina MacBook Pro and Air (Repair Tool)
- T5 Torx Screwdriver (Repair Tool)
- T4 Torx Screwdriver (Repair Tool)
- T3 Torx Screwdriver (Repair Tool)
- Spudger (Repair Tool)
- Tweezers (Repair Tool)
Replacement Components & Consumables (2)
/part/component- MacBook Air 13" (A2337, Late 2020) 8-Core 3.2 GHz CPU 8-Core GPU Logic Board with Paired Touch ID Sensor (Replacement Part)
- MacBook Air 13" (A2337, Late 2020) 8-Core 3.2 GHz CPU 7-Core GPU Logic Board with Paired Touch ID Sensor (Replacement Part)
Step-by-Step Instructions (20 Steps)
Compound Value Type Disassembly FlowStep 1
Use a T3 Torx driver to remove the three 1.4 mm screws securing the audio board connector cover. If your T3 bit feels a bit too loose, you may need to use a T4.
Step 2
Remove the audio board connector cover.
Step 3
Use the flat end of a spudger to pry the audio board connector straight up to disconnect it from the board.
Step 4
Use a T3 Torx driver to remove the two 1.4 mm screws securing the USB-C connector cover. If your T3 bit feels a bit too loose, you may need to use a T4.
Step 5
Remove the USB-C connector cover.
Step 6
Use the flat end of a spudger to pry the USB-C cable connector up and out of its socket on the logic board.
Step 7
Use a T3 Torx driver to remove the 1.4 mm screw securing the antenna cable cover.
Step 8
Remove the antenna cable cover.
Step 9
Use a pair of tweezers to grip the antenna connector close to its base. Pull straight up to disconnect the cable. Repeat for the second antenna cable.
Step 10
Use a T3 Torx driver to remove the two 1.5 mm screws securing the display cable connector cover.
Step 11
Remove the display cable connector cover.
Step 12
Use the flat end of a spudger to pry the display cable connector straight off of the antenna board to disconnect it.
Step 13
Use a T3 Torx driver to remove the two 1.4 mm screws securing the trackpad cable cover.
Step 14
Remove the trackpad cable cover.
Step 15
Use the flat end of a spudger to pry the trackpad cable connector up and out of its socket.
Step 16
The left speaker will be on your righthand side when working on the MacBook, as it's laying upside down. Slide the pointed end of a spudger underneath the left speaker cable and pry straight up to disconnect it from the logic board.
Step 17
Use a pair of tweezers to peel back any tape covering the microphone cable connector. Use the pointed end of a spudger to lift up the small locking flap on the microphone cable's ZIF connector →. Slide the microphone cable out of its connector. If possible, grip the cable by the tape, not by the cable itself.
Step 18
Use a T5 Torx driver to remove the six screws securing the logic board to the upper case: Three 3.5 mm screws One 6.0 mm cushioned screw Two 3.4 mm screws
Step 19
Remove the logic board.
Step 20
When you reinstall the logic board assembly, verify that no cables get trapped under the board as you lower it into place. Check each of the seven locations carefully: Battery cable Audio board cable USB-C board cable Antenna bar cables Display cable Trackpad cable Left speaker and microphone cables
