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Tutorial: MacBook Air 13″ A1466 2013-2017 AirPort Wi-Fi Card Replacement

📶 Is your MacBook Air 13″ A1466 no longer picking up Wi-Fi or having connection problems? This comprehensive tutorial guides you step by step through replacing the faulty AirPort Wi-Fi card, with no technical expertise required.

Compatible with the 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2017 A1466 models, this illustrated guide helps you restore your connectivity easily, with the right tools and a clear method.

🌐 Get a fast, stable Wi-Fi connection back on your MacBook Air 13″ — avoid workshop repair costs and do the job yourself, safely.

Compatible models:
MacBook Air 13″ A1466 Mid 2013
MacBook Air 13″ A1466 Early 2014
MacBook Air 13″ A1466 Early 2015
MacBook Air 13″ A1466 2017

Difficulty: 1/5
Estimated time: 15 min

Step-by-step guide

  1. Step 1 of 9 1. Shut down the MacBook

    1. Shut down the MacBook

    Shut down your MacBook Air and unplug the power supply

    🚨 Never carry out any disassembly on a MacBook that is switched on

  2. Step 2 of 9 2. Unscrew the bottom case

    2. Unscrew the bottom case

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

  3. Step 3 of 9 3. Remove the bottom case

    3. Remove the bottom case (1/2)
    3. Remove the bottom case (2/2)

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

    💡 If the cover won't lift, you've probably missed a screw!

  4. Step 4 of 9 4. Disconnect the battery

    4. Disconnect the battery (1/2)
    4. Disconnect the battery (2/2)

    Pull the plastic tab to gently remove the battery connector.

    🚨 Always start with this step before touching any other components of the Mac

  5. Step 5 of 9 5. Unscrew the battery

    5. Unscrew the battery (1/2)
    5. Unscrew the battery (2/2)

    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.

  6. Step 6 of 9 6. Remove the battery

    6. Remove the battery (1/2)
    6. Remove the battery (2/2)

    Gently lift the battery to remove it.
    The battery should come away easily, without any resistance

  7. Step 7 of 9 21. Disconnect the AirPort cables

    21. Disconnect the AirPort cables

    Use a plastic tool to disconnect the two AirPort antenna cables from the card

  8. Step 8 of 9 22. Unscrew the AirPort card

    22. Unscrew the AirPort card

    Remove the Torx T5 screw securing the MacBook Air's AirPort card (Wi-Fi and Bluetooth)

  9. Step 9 of 9 23. Remove the AirPort card

    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 while wiggling it from side to side, never pulling upwards