MacBook Air (M2, 2022) USB-C Boards

Before You Begin

Remove the following part before you begin:

Tools

  • Adjustable torque driver (10-34 Ncm)

  • Nylon probe (black stick)

  • Torque driver (blue, 0.65 kgf cm)

  • Torx T3 half-moon bit

  • Torx T5 bit

  • USB-C charge cable

Removal

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

  1. Insert the Torx T3 bit into the blue torque driver. Then use the blue torque driver and Torx T3 bit to remove the four T3 screws (923-07277) from the MagSafe 3 board/USB-C boards connector cowling.

  2. Remove the MagSafe 3 board/USB-C boards connector cowling and save it for reassembly.

  3. Use the black stick to lift the end of the USB-C board flex cable off the connector.

  4. Insert the Torx T5 bit into the 10–34 Ncm adjustable torque driver. Then use the adjustable torque driver and Torx T5 bit to remove the two T5 screws (923-07276) from the USB-C board.

  5. Hold the end of the USB-C board flex cable. Then tilt up the USB-C board and remove it from the top case.

Reassembly

  1. Insert the USB-C board into the top case as shown. Then lower the end of the USB-C board flex cable into the top case after the USB-C board clears the logic board.

  2. Insert the Torx T5 bit into the 10–34 Ncm adjustable torque driver. Then use the adjustable torque driver and Torx T5 bit to partially reinstall the two T5 screws (923-07276) into the USB-C board (1).

  3. Press the end of the USB-C board flex cable to the connector (2).

  4. 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 isn’t plugged into power.

  5. Keep the Torx T5 bit inserted in the 10–34 Ncm adjustable torque driver. Set the torque value to 11.5 Ncm.

  6. Use the adjustable torque driver and Torx T5 bit to fully reinstall the two T5 screws into the USB-C board.

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

  8. Position the MagSafe 3 board/USB-C boards connector cowling.

  9. Insert the Torx T3 bit into the blue torque driver. Then use the blue torque driver and Torx T3 bit to reinstall the four T3 screws (923-07277) into the MagSafe 3 board/USB-C boards connector cowling.

Reinstall the following part to complete reassembly:

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