MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2021) Fans

Before You Begin

Remove the following parts before you begin:

Tools

  • Nylon probe (black stick)

  • Torx T3 screwdriver

  • Torx T5 screwdriver

Removal

  1. Use the flat end of the black stick to gently peel the fan flex cables off the top case.

  2. Use ESD-safe tweezers to peel the screw covers off the two lower T3 screws. Save the screw covers for reassembly.

  3. Use the T3 screwdriver to remove the four T3 screws (923-06960) from the fans.

  4. Use the T5 screwdriver to remove the four T5 screws (923-06929) from the fans.

  5. Remove the fans from the top case.

Reassembly

  1. Position the fans in the top case.

  2. Use the T5 screwdriver to reinstall the four T5 screws (923-06929) into the fans.

  3. Use the T3 screwdriver to reinstall the four T3 screws (923-06960) into the fans.

  4. Press the screw covers onto the two lower T3 screws.

    • Important: A replacement part may include replacement screw covers. If so, install the replacement screw covers.

  5. Press the fan flex cables to adhere them to the top case.

Reinstall the following parts to complete reassembly:

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