M2 MacBook Air 13.6" Starlight 2022 Teardown A2681
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Skill Level
IntermediateTime Required
Half dayEquipment
Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M2 A2681Permit Required
NoTools Needed
screwdrivers, spudger, tweezers, thermal pasteJoin 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!
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⏱️ 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
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