| MacBook Air A1466 Not turning on, damaged JTAG connector repair | |
|---|---|
| Device | MacBook Air A1466 |
| Affects part(s) | Motherboard |
| Needs equipment | multimeter, soldering iron, soldering station |
| Difficulty | ◉◉◉◌ Hard |
| Type | Soldering |
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Problem description
This article is aimed for a not turning on MacBook Air A1466 that has a corroded/damaged JTAG connector
Symptoms
- Not turning on
Solution
JTAG connector (even if unused) that is corroded or damaged can cause several problems or help you figure out the problem. Connector must be replaced/removed and the area must be cleaned.
Example video where three A1466 MacBook Air machines did not have a green light on the charger caused by corroded JTAG connectors.
Good method for removal of JTAG connector
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