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Tutorial: MacBook Air 13″ A1466 2013-2017 Trackpad Flex Cable Replacement

Is the click or responsiveness of your MacBook Air 13″ A1466 trackpad playing up? The trackpad flex cable may be to blame. This step-by-step tutorial shows you how to replace it yourself, no technical knowledge required.

Compatible with the 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2017 A1466 models, this illustrated guide lets you carry out the repair easily and safely, with the right tools.

🖱️ Get a fully working trackpad back on your MacBook Air 13″ — avoid workshop fees with a quick, simple repair you can do at home.

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: 2/5
Estimated time: 15 min

Step-by-step guide

  1. Step 1 of 8 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 8 2. Unscrew the bottom case

    2. Unscrew the bottom case

    Using a P5 pentalobe screwdriver, remove the 10 external MacBook Air screws holding the bottom case in place

  3. Step 3 of 8 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 8 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 inside the Mac

  5. Step 5 of 8 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 8 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 8 7. Disconnect the trackpad flex cable

    7. Disconnect the trackpad flex cable (1/2)
    7. Disconnect the trackpad flex cable (2/2)

    To remove the MacBook Air A1466 trackpad and its flex cable, start by disconnecting both ends of the cable

    ⚠️ Caution: these locking flaps are extremely fragile, so proceed with the utmost care and close the flap again once the cable is disconnected

     

  8. Step 8 of 8 8. Remove the trackpad flex cable

    8. Remove the trackpad flex cable

    Once the flex cable is disconnected, carefully remove it.

    Please note, however, that the cable is stuck to the backlight, so it must be peeled off millimetre by millimetre to avoid tearing the MacBook Air's backlight