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2010-08-05
Deep Dive
Check Result Action Code
1. Open System Profiler, check to
see if AirPort and Bluetooth are
recognized.
2. Reseat both AirPort/Bluetooth
flex cable connections to the
card and to logic board and
verify if card is seen in Apple
System Profiler.
3. With replaced AirPort/
Bluetooth flex cable, verify if
card is seen in Apple System
Profiler.
4. With replaced AirPort/
Bluetooth flex cable and card,
verify if card is seen in Apple
System Profiler.
5. (AirPort) Check that antenna
connections to the AirPort
card are not reversed or loose.
Reseat both AirPort antennas
connections and verify if the
issue is fixed.
Yes If AirPort and Bluetooth
interfaces are detected in
System Profiler:
- for Airport-related issues
ensure that MAC address
filtering is not enabled on the
base station, and go to step 5.
- for Bluetooth-related issues
ensure that target devices are
set to discoverable, and go to
step 8.
No If AirPort or Bluetooth
interfaces are not detected in
System Profiler, go to step 2.
Yes Loose flex cable connections
to logic board or card side.
Issue resolved
No Replace AirPort/Bluetooth flex
cable and go to step 3..
Yes Defective AirPort/Bluetooth
flex cable. Issue resolved
No Replace AirPort/Bluetooth
card and go to step 4..
Yes Defective AirPort/Bluetooth
flex card. Issue resolved
No Replace logic board and
retest.
Yes Loose connections or crossed
antenna.
No Check antenna for signs of
damage or wear. If issue
persists, go to step 6.
X03
N18
M11
MacBook Pro (15-inch, Mid 2010) Symptom Charts — Communications 53