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    A1708 13 MacBook Pro Fn WiFi stops working | Turn OFF-ON WiFi = Temp Fix (1-6 min)

    WiFi menubar symbol shows hardware stays connected (even when issue occurs)
    WiFi adapter shows normal connectivity symbol & stats: Using Opt+WiFi shows:

    • Tx Rate: 867 Mbps
    • RSSI: -44 dBm
    • Noise: -90 dBm (same as working MBP connected to same router)

    After ~1 min - 7 min, connectivity is lost (no traffic works) until I Disable / Enable WiFi (temporarily fixing again)

    Inspected Antenna connections (look secure) & UP / DL is quick when working (same as good laptop)
    • DL = ~400 Mbps
    • UL = ~17 Mbps

    Connecting via TB3 (1GbE or SFP+) maintains normal continuity (no issue).

    A1708 has no Airport (WiFi) Card to replace (to my knowledge).
    (I'm assuming replacing the antenna is as irrelevant as I think..?)

    Unit purchased 8 months ago, liq damaged topcase - client wanted to replace unit.
    Tech reviewed MLB while replacing top case: No other liq signs on MLB
    (he was a good tech, he's just in Mexico now)

    Didn't notice issue until I sold this last week & needed it ready to ship (of course)

    Any insight would be greatly appreciated!

    Thanks

    (I wrote a similar thread by the title was ambiguous; I wish I could've deleted the previous posting or edited the title but can't see how to do so)

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    Re: A1708 13 MacBook Pro Fn WiFi stops working | Turn OFF-ON WiFi = Temp Fix (1-6 min

    Is the WIFI module the original or was it replaced ? The original should have underfill under the wifi module.

    https://logi.wiki/index.php/T1_MacBo...IC_Replacement

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h2js2XkYtKA

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      Re: A1708 13 MacBook Pro Fn WiFi stops working | Turn OFF-ON WiFi = Temp Fix (1-6 min

      Originally posted by mon2 View Post
      Is the WIFI module the original or was it replaced ? The original should have underfill under the wifi module.

      https://logi.wiki/index.php/T1_MacBo...IC_Replacement

      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h2js2XkYtKA
      Hey, thanks for the reply! Good info re: the WiFi (however it says when not working) ... it registers and shows up. (I'll post pictures).

      Louis says "once 'it' gets the 12v for the CPU wifi will never work again."
      - But the WiFi "work" just not properly.

      Conformal coating is a good tip if it winds up requiring replacement.
      Even have conformal coating & laser (somewhere), if that's the route.

      Thanks

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