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M2 MacBook Air 13.6" Starlight 2022 Teardown A2681

TEKDEP · 92K views · 12:31

Skill Level

Intermediate

Time Required

Half day

Equipment

Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M2 A2681

Permit Required

No

Tools Needed

screwdrivers, spudger, tweezers, thermal paste
Join us as we completely disassemble the 2022 M2 MacBook Air 13.6" (A2681) in Starlight! We walk you through safely taking this laptop apart piece by piece. From exposing the modular ports to checking out Apple's internal hardware, this guide gives you a detailed, close-up look at the tech inside. Don't forget to subscribe for more repair content! Get all your repair gear in one place. Head to TEKDEP.com to shop our high-quality Mac parts and tools while saving money on your DIY fix: https://tekdep.com/ 🛒 Get the exact parts and tools featured in this video to complete your own fix: Logic Board: https://tekdep.com/product/oem-13-apple-macbook-air-2022-m2-logic-board-touch-id-a2681 LCD Replacement: https://tekdep.com/product/original-13-apple-macbook-air-2022-m2-silver-lcd-assembly-a2681 Top Case [Palmrest and Keyboard]: https://tekdep.com/product/a2681-top-case-palm-rest-keyboard-us-new-for-2022-macbook-air-13-m2 Trackpad: https://tekdep.com/product/oem-13-apple-macbook-air-2022-m2-starlight-trackpad-a2681 Battery Replacement: https://tekdep.com/product/a2681-aftermarket-battery-model-a2669-for-2022-macbook-air-13 IO Board: https://tekdep.com/product/oem-13-apple-macbook-air-2022-m2-daughter-board-a2681 Left Speaker: https://tekdep.com/product/a2681-original-left-speaker-for-2022-macbook-air-13-m2 Right Speaker: https://tekdep.com/product/a2681-original-right-speaker-for-2022-macbook-air-13-m2 Magsafe: https://tekdep.com/product/a2681-original-magsafe-dc-jack-board-821-03668-03-for-2022-macbook-air-13-m2 Touch ID: https://tekdep.com/product/touch-id-reader-power-button-flex-cable-2022-apple-13-macbook-air-a2681 Trackpad Flex Cable: https://tekdep.com/product/oem-13-apple-macbook-air-2022-m2-trackpad-flex-cable-a2681 Bottom Case Scew: https://tekdep.com/product/original-starlight-bottom-case-screws-set-of-4-for-macbook-air-13-m2-a2681-2022 Headphone Jack: https://tekdep.com/product/a2681-original-headphone-jack-flex-cable-a03656-05-for-2022-macbook-air-13-m2 Tekdep Premium Toolset: https://tekdep.com/product/145-in-1-steel-bit-precision-magnetic-screwdriver-tool-set-with-case-for-phone-pc-electronics Prefer not to risk messing with tiny screws, fragile components, or complex internal hardware? Skip the stress and let our skilled technicians safely repair your MacBook or PC laptop for you. ► Start Your Worldwide Mail-In Repair Service: https://tekdep.com/mail-in-repair ► Data Recovery Services: https://tekdep.com/data-recovery-services ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 00:34 Removing Bottom Case 01:07 Disconnecting Battery & Trackpad 02:11 Removing Wi-Fi & Speaker Screws 03:04 Hinge Covers & Ports 04:19 Removing Antennas & USB-C Ports 05:42 Hinge & LCD Screws 06:59 Removing LCD & Speaker Assembly 07:47 Disconnecting AUX & Sensor Boards 08:27 Daughter Board & Touch ID Prep 09:50 Touch ID Removal 11:17 Trackpad & MagSafe 3 Removal 11:49 Separating the Top Case from LCD 12:19 Conclusion Check out MacBook Air A2681 Parts Here: https://tekdep.com/product-category/find-all-parts/apple-mac-parts/13-macbook-air-replacement-parts/2022-macbook-air-a2681/ Whether you are tackling a repair today or stocking up for future DIY projects, we've got you covered! Grab all the professional repair tools you need by visiting the TEKDEP link below: https://tekdep.com/product-category/repair-tools Read More About This In Our Blog Post Below: ► https://tekdep.com/2023/07/17/disassembling-the-13-6-inch-macbook-air-a2681-in-starlight-tekdep-teardown/ Let's stay connected! If you found this guide helpful or want to see more repair content, come hang out with us on our other platforms. We are always sharing new tips, and we'd love to see how your DIY repair turns out. Website: https://www.TEKDEP.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tekdep/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tekdep.store/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TekdepC Important Safety & Liability Disclaimer: TEKDEP™ / tekdep.com and the ownership assumes no liability for property damage or injury incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this website and all videos, blogs & pictures. TEKDEP™ recommends safe practices when working with electronics, batteries, or any other tools or equipment seen or implied in this video. Due to factors beyond the control of TekDep, no information contained in this website shall create any express or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result. Any injury, damage or loss that may result from improper use of the tools, equipment, or the information contained in this website or Tekdep videos, blogs & social media is the sole responsibility of the user and not Tekdep. Only attempt your own repairs if you can accept personal responsibility for the results, whether they are good or bad and do your research before attempting any disassembly or repair. Make sure you understand the risk you're taking. #macbookairm2 #disassembly #macbookteardown #macbookrepair #diyrepair #laptopdisassembly #tekdep