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Tutorial: MacBook Air 13″ A1466 2013-2014 Logic Board Replacement

Is your MacBook Air 13″ A1466 no longer turning on, overheating or suffering from serious faults? This comprehensive tutorial guides you step by step through replacing the logic board, the heart of the system, with no technical knowledge required.

Compatible with the 2013 and 2014 A1466 models, this illustrated guide walks you through a delicate but manageable repair, with the right tools and all the necessary precautions.

💡 Bring your MacBook Air 13″ back to life by replacing its logic board — carry out this repair yourself, safely, and save on the high cost of a workshop replacement.

Compatible models:
MacBook Air 13″ A1466 Mid 2013
MacBook Air 13″ A1466 Early 2014

Difficulty: 3/5

Estimated time: 30 min

Step-by-step guide

Step 1 of 30 1. Switch off the MacBook

Switch off your MacBook Air and unplug the power supply

🚨 Never carry out any disassembly on a MacBook that is powered on
Step 2 of 30 2. Unscrew the bottom case

Remove the 10 external MacBook Air screws securing the bottom case using a P5 pentalobe screwdriver
Step 3 of 30 3. Remove the bottom case

Carefully lift the bottom case from the top edge to remove it from the Mac.

💡 If the cover won't lift, you have probably missed a screw!
Step 4 of 30 4. Disconnect the battery

Pull the plastic tab to gently remove the battery connector.

🚨 Always start with this step before touching any other components of the Mac
Step 5 of 30 5. Unscrew the battery

Remove the 5 Torx T5 screws holding the MacBook Air battery in place

If a screw is missing, you can find it in the complete screw kit for this model.
Step 6 of 30 6. Remove the battery

Carefully lift the battery to remove it.
The battery should come away easily, without any resistance
Step 7 of 30 7. Disconnect the speakers

Using a plastic tool, disconnect the right speaker and the left speaker from the logic board.

⚠️ These connectors are very fragile, so proceed with great care
Step 8 of 30 8. Remove the right and left speakers

Carefully lift the speaker with a plastic tool to release the adhesive.

Then remove the speaker completely
Step 9 of 30 9. Unscrew the SSD

Use a Torx T5 screwdriver to unscrew the SSD.

If you have lost this screw, you can find it in the complete screw kit
Step 10 of 30 10. Remove the SSD

Carefully remove the SSD from its connector. The drive should come out easily, without forcing
Step 11 of 30 11. Disconnect the MagSafe cable

Carefully disconnect the cable linking the logic board to the MagSafe board.

Proceed gently so as not to rip off the connector.
Step 12 of 30 12. Remove the MagSafe cable

Disconnect the other end of the cable to remove it completely.
Step 13 of 30 13. Unscrew the fan

Remove the 4 Torx 5 screws holding the fan and the MagSafe board of the MacBook Air in place.

The lower fan screw is often hidden behind the display and MagSafe cables; move these two cables aside without pulling on them to reveal the screw
Step 14 of 30 14. Disconnect the display cable

⚠️ The MacBook Air A1466 display cable is fragile and cannot be replaced, so proceed with care

Gently pull the cable downwards, making small side-to-side movements.
If the cable won't come out, push on the sides using the plastic tool (one side, then the other)
Step 15 of 30 15. Disconnect the MagSafe board cable

Disconnect the MagSafe connector cable at the logic board end to free the MagSafe board.

The movement must be made from left to right, never pulling upwards, or you risk ripping off the logic board connector
Step 16 of 30 16. Free the display cable

Lift the MacBook Air MagSafe board to free the display cable completely.

The cable should come away easily, without resistance
Step 17 of 30 17. Disconnect the microphone

Lift the connector latch of the microphone cable to release it, then gently pull the cable to remove it.

⚠️ Caution: these latches are extremely fragile, so proceed with the utmost care and close the latch once the cable is disconnected
Step 18 of 30 18. Remove the MagSafe board

Now that the MagSafe board is completely disconnected from the rest of the MacBook Air, remove it.

The board should come out easily; if not, check that no connector or screw remains
Step 19 of 30 19. Disconnect the fan

Lift the connector latch of the fan cable to release it, then gently pull the cable to remove it.

⚠️ Caution: these latches are extremely fragile, so proceed with the utmost care and close the latch once the cable is disconnected
Step 20 of 30 20. Remove the fan

The MacBook Air fan should now be free of all screws and connectors.

Remove the fan; it should come out very easily
Step 21 of 30 21. Disconnect the AirPort cables

Use a plastic tool to disconnect the two AirPort antenna cables on the card
Step 22 of 30 22. Unscrew the AirPort card

Remove the Torx 5 screw securing the AirPort card (Wi-Fi and Bluetooth) of the MacBook Air
Step 23 of 30 23. Remove the AirPort card

Now that the MacBook Air Wi-Fi card is unscrewed, remove it by pulling gently.

The card is often firmly seated; pull with side-to-side movements, never pulling upwards
Step 24 of 30 24. Disconnect the trackpad cable

Disconnect the trackpad cable connected to the logic board

⚠️ Caution: these latches are extremely fragile, so proceed with the utmost care and close the latch once the cable is disconnected
Step 25 of 30 25. Disconnect the backlight cable

Use a plastic tool to disconnect the MacBook Air backlight cable

⚠️ Caution: these latches are extremely fragile, so proceed with the utmost care and close the latch once the cable is disconnected
Step 26 of 30 26. Disconnect the left display cable

Lift the metal latch holding the cable in place and gently pull the cable to remove it
Step 27 of 30 27. Unscrew the logic board

Remove the 6 Torx T5 screws holding the MacBook Air logic board in place.

Then remove the rubber fan cover and the Torx T5 screw located at the end of the heatsink
Step 28 of 30 28. Remove the logic board

You can now remove the logic board from the rest of the MacBook Air.
The board should come out very easily, but it is best to proceed with care.

Place the logic board in an anti-static bag for the duration of your repair
Step 29 of 30 29. Unscrew the heatsink

Remove the 4 Torx T5 screws holding the MacBook Air heatsink in place
Step 30 of 30 30. Remove the heatsink

The heatsink should now lift away easily from the logic board

💡 If you plan to refit a heatsink to your logic board, remember to clean off the existing thermal paste and replace it with fresh paste