Airport extreme, Airport extreme 173 – Apple MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4GHz, Late 2007 CTO, Early 2008, and Late 2008) User Manual
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MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4/2.6GHz, 2008) Troubleshooting — Hardware Symptom Charts
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AirPort Extreme
Note: The AirPort Extreme card is separate from the Bluetooth module, the AirPort antenna is in
the clutch barrel behind the gray plastic window, and the Bluetooth module and antenna are
mounted underneath the top case.
AirPort Extreme card is not recognized
In Mac OS X, use Software Update in System Preferences or see the Apple Software Updates
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web page to make sure the latest version of AirPort Extreme software is installed.
Reset PRAM. (After restart, hold down the Command-Option-P-R keys until you hear the
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startup chime at least one additional time after the initial startup chime).
Open AirPort in System Preferences and make sure AirPort is on and Base Station is selected.
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Reseat the AirPort Extreme card in its slot.
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Remove and reinstall the AirPort Extreme software.
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Replace with known-good AirPort Extreme card.
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Replace left I/O board.
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Replace the main logic board.
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AirPort connection is slow
Move computer closer to the AirPort Base Station or other AirPort device.
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Check the number of users trying to use AirPort in the area. Too many users may be
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accessing the network at the same time, causing heavy network traffic. To improve network
connection speed, add additional AirPort Base Stations.
Check for other changes in the environment that may cause int
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erference with the AirPort
signal. For more information, consult these Knowledge Base articles: 58543: 307289: MacBook Air: Optimizing AirPort Performance while using
Bluetooth, and 307296: MacBook Air: Optimize Wireless Communications when using an
External Display
Use Software Update in System Preferences or see the Apple Software Updates web page to
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make sure the latest version of AirPort Extreme software is installed.
Restart the computer.
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Check the AirPort Extreme antenna connection to the AirPort Extreme Card. Make sure each
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connector is securely connected and placed in the proper order.
Reseat the AirPort Extreme card in its slot.
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Replace with known-good AirPort Extreme card.
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Check AirPort Extreme antenna wires coming from clutch barrel for nicked insulator or
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crimped wire. If damaged, replace the display assembly.
Check the left I/O flex cable for proper seating on both the left I/O board and logic board.
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