MacBook Pro (14-inch and 16-inch, Nov 2023) USB-C Boards

Before You Begin

Warning

  • Read Battery Safety and follow workspace and battery handling guidelines before you begin.

Remove the following parts before you begin:

Tools

  • Adjustable torque driver (10-34 Ncm) (923-02995)

  • Torx Plus 5IP 50 mm bit (923-08673)

  • USB-C charge cable (661-06670)

Refer to a full list of tools required for all repairs.

Note:

  • The images in this procedure show the removal and reinstallation of only one USB-C board. However, the procedure is the same for all USB-C boards.

Removal

  1. Use the 10-34 Ncm adjustable torque driver and Torx Plus 5IP bit to remove the two 5IP screws (923-06938) from the USB-C board.

  2. Slide the USB-C board out of the top case.

Reassembly

  1. Position the USB-C board in the top case.

  2. Use the adjustable torque driver and 5IP bit to partially reinstall the two 5IP screws (923-06938).

  3. Plug one end of the USB-C charge cable into the port to ensure USB-C board alignment. Adjust the alignment of the USB-C board until the end of the cable is easy to insert and remove.

    • Danger: Ensure that the USB-C charge cable is not plugged into power.

  4. Set the torque value of the adjustable torque driver to 11.5 Ncm.

  5. Use the adjustable torque driver and 5IP bit to fully reinstall the two 5IP screws with the USB-C charge cable still in the port.

  6. Unplug the USB-C charge cable from the port.

Reinstall the following parts to complete reassembly:

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