MacBook Pro (14-inch and 16-inch, Nov 2023) Audio Board

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)

  • EarPods with 3.5 mm headphone plug

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

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

Removal

  1. Use the 10-34 Ncm adjustable torque driver and 5IP bit to remove the short top 5IP screw (923-06936) (1) and the long bottom 5IP screw (923-06937) (2) from the audio board.

  2. Lift the audio board out of the top case.

Reassembly

  1. Position the audio board in the top case.

  2. Use the 10–34 Ncm adjustable torque driver and 5IP bit to partially reinstall the two 5IP screws into the audio board.

    • Short top 5IP screw (923-06936) (1)

    • Long bottom 5IP screw (923-06937) (2)

  3. Plug the EarPods into the 3.5 mm headphone jack to ensure audio board alignment. Adjust the alignment of the audio board until the plug is easy to insert and remove.

  4. Keep the 5IP bit in the 10–34 Ncm adjustable torque driver. Set the torque value to 11.5 Ncm.

  5. Use the adjustable torque driver and 5IP bit to fully reinstall the two 5IP screws. Then unplug the EarPods.

Reinstall the following parts to complete reassembly:

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