Macbook Pro 13" retina A1706 spare parts

Technical Characteristics of Macbook Pro 13" Retina A1706

The Macbook Pro 13" Retina A1706 was designed with a stunning high-resolution LED-backlit Retina display, which supports millions of colors. The main technical characteristics of the device include:

• Display: 13.3-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit display with IPS technology
• Processor: 2.9GHz dual-core Intel Core i5, Turbo Boost up to 3.3GHz
• Memory: 8GB of 2133MHz LPDDR3 onboard memory
• Storage: 256GB PCIe-based onboard SSD
• Graphics: Intel Iris Graphics 550
• Operating System: MacOS

Replacing Macbook Pro 13" Retina A1706 Components

Replacement of individual components in the A1706 can be quite an involved process, so it's essential to follow provided instructions. Before you begin, disconnect your computer from the power supply to prevent any electrical accidents. It's also important to keep track of screws, as many are of different sizes and types.

Instruction to Disassemble Macbook Pro A1706

To disassemble your Macbook Pro 13" Retina A1706, please follow the steps below:

• Ensure the computer is powered off and disconnected from any power source.
• Remove the ten screws that hold the bottom cover in place, using a P5 pentalobe screwdriver.
• Carefully lift the bottom cover, starting from the hinge side.
• Disconnect the battery connector.

Replacing Specific Components

Once the device is disassembled and the battery is disconnected, you can proceed with replacing specific components:

• RAM: The RAM modules can be found in the bottom center part of the exposed internals, you should gently unclip the modules and replace them with new ones.
• SSD: The SSD is located on the right side of the logic board. Gently disconnect the old SSD drive and insert the new SSD.
• Battery: To replace the battery, remove the screws holding it in place. Then, gently lift the battery out of the device. Replace it with the new battery, and reassemble your computer following the disassembly instructions in reverse order.

Please note, certain components such as the processor and the graphics card are integrated directly into the motherboard, and therefore, cannot be replaced without replacing the whole logic board.