Excellent video. It shows you've taken the time to go through each stage methodically, with thoughtful camera work, to carry out this delicate task! Many thanks
Thank you very much for the step by step video. I ordered a new airport card from China, followed exactly your steps and managed to get the wifi working again last night. But when I started up my Macbook today, it again showed that No Airport Card Installed! May I ask for your advice?
Before replacing it or doing any hardware fix, try to find the wifi drivers and patches from apple for your mac. If it didn't fixed it, try installing a lower OS in another partition and see if this will fix it. Of course if there are any OS updates for your current system install them.
Any thoughts on this would be great. Mid 2009 MacBook Pro. I get bluetooth but, no Wifi. Not even an option to add it, hitting the "+". The Camera is working fine. Is it the card or cable that is bad? Thank you.
i really liked your editorial %%%i have a mac book in witch this has happened.i need help in finding the correct part.i bought my mac book in south Africa in 2008 i use an A1280 battery (i need to replace this to) i wont to be sure that i purchase the correct part. ``i e``i don't know what model i have.do you know a sight where i can get reputable parts a reasonable prices???i move around the world a bit so it is easier for me to repair and purchase on line. any help would be appreciated
Hi, I have a 2010 13 inch macbook running high sierra, but this problem has already been present when running the original OS for this mac. My problem is that the wifi card cannot detect any networks. Very rarely though, it can detect the networks but cannot maintain a connection very long. If it does detect and connect to networks, signal and connectivity is very good(full bars and fast connection) Other devices in the house can detect and connect to networks without problems. I have tried adding a new location, deleting the wifi and adding it again in system preferences, deleting keychains and preference files, and even opening up the laptop and remove and reinsert the wifi card but none have solved the problem. I cannot tell if there is a problem with the antenna. All the cables seem to be attached. Status of wifi in system preferences is not associated but it can detect the wifi card and has a mac address. Should I just replace the wifi card? Or is this an antenna problem?
I'm guessing that the "pad" at the top of the card you removed was a thermal pad? I have the 2008 model, which uses a pink thermal pad, but the replacement board I got doesn't have a pad on it, same as yours. Will this not mean the card will heat up a lot and eventually damage itself?
Sadly, I did this and it isn't working. When I hit the "+" sign to add WiFi, it's not showing up. Even when I got to advanced or assistant, it shows WiFi as grayed out; I cant click it. So I'm guessing its the cable, praying not to port :*(. Can you tell me how to install that? There's a third piece that goes into the screen and I have no idea how to disconnect/replace that part. Please and thank you!
i got big issue, after dissemble my MBP 2009 i had some problems to connect the wifi cable, since this, i've lose wifi and sound any solution to this? i think is some bad contac in this connection cause before everything was running perfect.
My issue is that every 5-10 mins webpages stop loading for a while then work again a few mins later. It doesn't happen on my PC or my dads Macbook, just mine. Should I replace the airport card?
Just a heads up to anyone else watching this - this method does not apply to early 2011 15" macbook pros. I opened mine up the other night and it's a different sized card, in a different location.
I see it's different and easier. go to ifixit dot com and after the slash put Guide/MacBook+Pro+13-Inch+Unibody+Mid+2012+AirPort-Bluetooth+Board+Replacement/10363
Aright so I changed the cable, and the blue tooth is now activated and the camera is also working, but the wi fi still doesn't install by itself. idk what to do
dude where do did you order the wifi/bluetooth card and i was just wondering if that works on the macbook pro 15 (late 2008) .if you can help just send me the link to the purchase asap mines need replacement cheers
ebay this item: 607-4148-A. Please, make sure it is the exact fit of yours. Hope this help. Google for this to show how to replace your exact model: "Guide/MacBook+Pro+15-Inch+Unibody+Late+2008+and+Early+2009+Airport+Card+Replacement/6274"
alaam2005 its late 2008 macbook pro 15 and dry have same spec's so that will be fine and other think mines its not showing that wifi icon or any of the hardware of which I'm not sure which one to get 1st ?/ any ideas for that >>
check to see if your bluetooth works... if it does then you dont need to replace the card. Oddly, it is usually the airport bluetooth cable that needs replacing. Hope this works for you.
I took mine to apple store and a employee told me my wifi card needs to be replaced. I also see 00:20 shows on my screen but when I restart my laptop, the wifi connects and works for a good 15 minutes then goes off again. Do you think my issue is from my wifi card? Thanks
They said $75 for the new wifi card and $80 for labor but I didn't do it. I did it myself and it cost me about $61. Bought the wifi card from Walmart for $21, replaced the Airport/Bluetooth Cable from IFIXIT for $30, and also bought the screw driver from Home Depot for roughly $10.
AssyrianKing4ever Hi! Could you tell me the link for the cable on iFixit or other place please? I can’t find it. Use MacBook Pro 13” 2009. Thanks in advance.
Thank You for uploading this video it is really helpful but I am actually stuck at one step because one of the screw got stripped and I am unable to unscrew it if you could help me out that would be really thankful Here is the Link for pictures of the screw which got stripped: imgur.com/a/z0YVG please take a look. Thank You
there are "screw extractors" for this purpose. you need to get a micro one to match the screw diameter. basically they are like a drill bit but with the helical blade in the opposite direction as the screw. so, when you drill deeper into the screw metal, the screw gets unscrewed.
Excellent video. It shows you've taken the time to go through each stage methodically, with thoughtful camera work, to carry out this delicate task! Many thanks
Excellent video. I followed and perfectly fixed mine. Thank you.
2011.lateは位置が違う様な気もするけど、
写し方がメチャクチャ良いですね
Excelente video. Gracias por compartir sus conocimientos.
tenho este mac há muitos anos. hoje ele acordou sem wifi. em pleno 2020 e covid seu filme me ajudou muito. obrigado amigo.
Thanks for this incredible tutorial. Helps a lot!
thanks a lot my friend, this help me although my mac is a mid 2012, greetings from Mexico
Thank you very much for the step by step video. I ordered a new airport card from China, followed exactly your steps and managed to get the wifi working again last night. But when I started up my Macbook today, it again showed that No Airport Card Installed! May I ask for your advice?
Thank you very much for your excellent video!!! I learnt so much from my MBP. I managed to replace the card on my 15" MBP and it works!!! Wow!! :)
You're the best alaam2005. You are very precise in your video. Thank you very much. You saved my MacBook pro.
This same process takes about 12 seconds on my HP laptop. Thanks Steve Jobs! It looks really pretty though... I boot mine into win 7
Excellent tutorial,worked 100% for me ! thank you very much
Before replacing it or doing any hardware fix, try to find the wifi drivers and patches from apple for your mac. If it didn't fixed it, try installing a lower OS in another partition and see if this will fix it. Of course if there are any OS updates for your current system install them.
Is it enough to stop waves connecting your computer ? Or there is other sources of waves that can be intercepted when using your computer ?
Thank you very much for your excellent video!!!
Thanks, great tutorial everything works great now!
Very useful video. Thanks for sharing.
thank your for the video, I have a question, when I've finished, there is a vertical green line on my screen is it a problem with connexions ?
Should the airport card original or just OEM can be worked
Hello..... can u give the link from where the card to be bought.. and what are the specification to be looking for while buying
Any thoughts on this would be great. Mid 2009 MacBook Pro. I get bluetooth but, no Wifi. Not even an option to add it, hitting the "+". The Camera is working fine. Is it the card or cable that is bad? Thank you.
1 question. What makes airport card defective?
heat
great video, a good help, this made replacing my wifi card a nice easy task. and the new one works, woohooooo. Thanks :)
Dammit! I need a Philips screwdriver now too.
Nice video you're great,thanks.
Thanks , was very helpful !!
i really liked your editorial %%%i have a mac book in witch this has happened.i need help in finding the correct part.i bought my mac book in south Africa in 2008 i use an A1280 battery (i need to replace this to) i wont to be sure that i purchase the correct part. ``i e``i don't know what model i have.do you know a sight where i can get reputable parts a reasonable prices???i move around the world a bit so it is easier for me to repair and purchase on line. any help would be appreciated
Since I opened my macbook pro, wifi, bluetooth and camera doesn't work anymore. If I follow your tuto do you think it will fix everything ?
Hi, I have a 2010 13 inch macbook running high sierra, but this problem has already been present when running the original OS for this mac. My problem is that the wifi card cannot detect any networks. Very rarely though, it can detect the networks but cannot maintain a connection very long. If it does detect and connect to networks, signal and connectivity is very good(full bars and fast connection)
Other devices in the house can detect and connect to networks without problems.
I have tried adding a new location, deleting the wifi and adding it again in system preferences, deleting keychains and preference files, and even opening up the laptop and remove and reinsert the wifi card but none have solved the problem. I cannot tell if there is a problem with the antenna. All the cables seem to be attached. Status of wifi in system preferences is not associated but it can detect the wifi card and has a mac address.
Should I just replace the wifi card? Or is this an antenna problem?
I'm guessing that the "pad" at the top of the card you removed was a thermal pad? I have the 2008 model, which uses a pink thermal pad, but the replacement board I got doesn't have a pad on it, same as yours. Will this not mean the card will heat up a lot and eventually damage itself?
wow Apple should issue out a recall and fix this shit for free. It happens to much on too many models.
hi, i have a similiar problem... wifi doesnt work but bluetooth does, so i need change airport card? or its an other problem of software? thks
very nice!!!Thank you so much!!
is there a wifi airport card shopping link on amazon
Hello bro what model wifi card upgrade to replace wifi card. internet been upgrade to 4g and 5g. Pls recommend me what model wifi best to upgrade.
Nice tutorial. thanks.
Sadly, I did this and it isn't working. When I hit the "+" sign to add WiFi, it's not showing up. Even when I got to advanced or assistant, it shows WiFi as grayed out; I cant click it. So I'm guessing its the cable, praying not to port :*(. Can you tell me how to install that? There's a third piece that goes into the screen and I have no idea how to disconnect/replace that part. Please and thank you!
i got big issue, after dissemble my MBP 2009 i had some problems to connect the wifi cable, since this, i've lose wifi and sound any solution to this? i think is some bad contac in this connection cause before everything was running perfect.
Do you have a tutorial to attach the hinges to the housing?
Is it the Airport board positioned on the same place for MacBook Pro 15inch late 2011 ?!
@alaam2005 is there a wifi airport card shopping link on amazon
don't open the plastic cover like it's shown in the video (4:35) it slides to the side and then pull it up, without cracking like that
Didn't work for me, I believe WIFI (Airport) card not original influenced the result.
My issue is that every 5-10 mins webpages stop loading for a while then work again a few mins later. It doesn't happen on my PC or my dads Macbook, just mine. Should I replace the airport card?
How did you know it wasn't a faulty motherboard?
Just a heads up to anyone else watching this - this method does not apply to early 2011 15" macbook pros. I opened mine up the other night and it's a different sized card, in a different location.
Hi, is this tutorial working on 2012/2013 macbook pro 13'? thank you
I see it's different and easier. go to ifixit dot com and after the slash put Guide/MacBook+Pro+13-Inch+Unibody+Mid+2012+AirPort-Bluetooth+Board+Replacement/10363
muito bom ajudou bastante.
sir you have key board of this modal apple mac
Where can i buy this replacement airport card?
will this work on mid 2012?
Does this include the late 2011 model?
Aright so I changed the cable, and the blue tooth is now activated and the camera is also working, but the wi fi still doesn't install by itself. idk what to do
JoSeVeNJo Got the same issue. So, if this is true, then it must be the wireless card.
dude where do did you order the wifi/bluetooth card and i was just wondering if that works on the macbook pro 15 (late 2008)
.if you can help just send me the link to the purchase asap mines need replacement
cheers
ebay this item: 607-4148-A. Please, make sure it is the exact fit of yours. Hope this help. Google for this to show how to replace your exact model: "Guide/MacBook+Pro+15-Inch+Unibody+Late+2008+and+Early+2009+Airport+Card+Replacement/6274"
alaam2005
its late 2008 macbook pro 15 and dry have same spec's so that will be fine and other think mines its not showing that wifi icon or any of the hardware of which I'm not sure which one to get 1st ?/
any ideas for that >>
Does it install by itself, I just changed one but it doesn't seem to work either
check to see if your bluetooth works... if it does then you dont need to replace the card. Oddly, it is usually the airport bluetooth cable that needs replacing. Hope this works for you.
The bluetooth work but not the wifi
JoSeVeNJo what model mac do you have.?
Mid 2009 dual core 2.66
just replace the bluetooth flex cable and u will be set. its like $17 on ebay
Спасибо. Вот "гад" где спрятался)
wifi saying hardware not installed after replacing......... any ideas?
check your cable going to the wifi card it could be faulty
I took mine to apple store and a employee told me my wifi card needs to be replaced. I also see 00:20 shows on my screen but when I restart my laptop, the wifi connects and works for a good 15 minutes then goes off again. Do you think my issue is from my wifi card?
Thanks
AssyrianKing4ever hey :) how much did you have to pay to get the Wi-Fi card replaced at an apple store?
They said $75 for the new wifi card and $80 for labor but I didn't do it.
I did it myself and it cost me about $61. Bought the wifi card from Walmart for $21, replaced the Airport/Bluetooth Cable from IFIXIT for $30, and also bought the screw driver from Home Depot for roughly $10.
AssyrianKing4ever That's awesome! :D so how you have the tools and the knowledge. Thank you :)
I am absolutely terrible with computers. I used IFIXIT and youtube as my guide. No problem!
AssyrianKing4ever Hi! Could you tell me the link for the cable on iFixit or other place please? I can’t find it. Use MacBook Pro 13” 2009. Thanks in advance.
where I can buy the card?
on eBay ^^ ;)
Por qué le dará miedo hablar?
Because you can't speak English either
何とここにwifiカードあったのか🤭
Thank You for uploading this video it is really helpful but I am actually stuck at one step because one of the screw got stripped and I am unable to unscrew it if you could help me out that would be really thankful
Here is the Link for pictures of the screw which got stripped: imgur.com/a/z0YVG
please take a look.
Thank You
Use pliers to unscrew it but don't put huge torque on the pliers or you will destroy the screw head.
there are "screw extractors" for this purpose. you need to get a micro one to match the screw diameter. basically they are like a drill bit but with the helical blade in the opposite direction as the screw. so, when you drill deeper into the screw metal, the screw gets unscrewed.
Mmmm you had better buy a usb wifi.
This is fucking bullshit I shouldn't have to be making repairs on a 4 year old computer >:(
Your hangnails were driving me nuts, get a pedicure if you insist on doing close up shots. Otherwise great video, thanks.