Apple Time Capsule Model A1254 Back Plate Replacement Repair Guide

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Step 1

              Back Plate

Turn the device upside down to reveal the rubber section of the back plate. Using a metal spudger, carefully wedge the blunt tip into the space between the aluminum back plate and the rubber, separating the two pieces.
This may take a few minutes to pry the rubber off completely. Once your are able to get a grip on the rubber it is easier to peel it off using your hands.
Don’t worry about re-applying adhesive to the rubber; the remaining adhesive has plenty of strength to affix itself to the aluminum.

Turn the device upside down to reveal the rubber section of the back plate. Using a metal spudger, carefully wedge the blunt tip into the space between the aluminum back plate and the rubber, separating the two pieces.

This may take a few minutes to pry the rubber off completely. Once your are able to get a grip on the rubber it is easier to peel it off using your hands.

Don’t worry about re-applying adhesive to the rubber; the remaining adhesive has plenty of strength to affix itself to the aluminum.

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Step 2

Remove the ten 3mm screws with a Phillips #00 screwdriver.
The screws with adhesive covering do not need to be removed.

Remove the ten 3mm screws with a Phillips #00 screwdriver.

The screws with adhesive covering do not need to be removed.

Step 3

The fan affixed to the back plate is connected to the logic board. A small wire must be detached to fully remove the back plate.
Pull the base of the wire close to the logic board and the connector will pop off.

The fan affixed to the back plate is connected to the logic board. A small wire must be detached to fully remove the back plate.

Pull the base of the wire close to the logic board and the connector will pop off.

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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steve - Nov 22, 2019

I had to open to destroy the hard drive for security reasons. The rubber bottom was so old it just tore to bits. I used a Dremel Multi-Max with a flat scraper blade to remove it in the end.

Strider - Apr 25, 2020

must I put back on the rubber bottom or can I leave it off for maximum airflow?

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