MacBook Pro (13-inch, M1, 2020) Touch ID Board

Before You Begin

Remove the following parts before you begin:

Note: To access the Touch ID board, first complete removal steps 1 through 3 of the audio board procedure.

Tools

  • EarPods with 3.5 mm headphone plug

  • ESD-safe tweezers

  • Kapton tape

  • Nylon probe (black stick)

  • Torx T3 screwdriver

  • Touch ID alignment kit

Caution

This procedure requires System Configuration. After you’ve completed all removal and reassembly steps, learn how to initiate the System Configuration process.

Important

This procedure may require a Touch ID board shim kit, which only comes with a replacement Touch ID board. It’s not a separate orderable part.

Removal

  1. Use the black stick to lift the Touch ID board flex cable off the audio board.

  2. Use ESD-safe tweezers to loosen the adhesive on the Touch ID board flex cable.

  3. Use the T3 screwdriver to remove the two T3 screws (923-05242) from the audio board.

  4. Lift the audio board out of the top case just enough to access the Touch ID board flexible cowling and screws.

  5. Use the T3 screwdriver to remove the six T3 screws from the Touch ID board flexible cowling:

    • (923-05264) (4) (corners)

    • (923-05265) (2) (middle)

    • Important: Note the location of the four corner screws and two middle screws and the orientation of the Touch ID board flexible cowling for reassembly.

  6. Use ESD-safe tweezers to remove the Touch ID board flexible cowling from the top case. Save the cowling for reassembly.

  7. Open the display and stand the computer on its side.

  8. Support the Touch ID board as you route the Touch ID flex cable through the slot as shown. Remove the Touch ID board from the keyboard side of the top case.

    • Important

      • If the Touch ID board wasn’t clicking properly before removal or the Touch ID shim falls out when you remove the Touch ID board, continue to removal step 9 to replace the Touch ID shim.

      • Ensure that your work surface is clean. Under the Touch ID board is the Touch ID shim, which is a small circular part. If it falls, you can more easily find it on a clean surface.

      • If you’re using the existing Touch ID shim, skip to reassembly step 1.

  9. Place the computer right side up. Spread the tips of the ESD-safe tweezers and use one tip to remove the shim from the circular recess under the Touch ID board.

    • Note: The shim has a small amount of adhesive and may stick to the top case.

Reassembly

  1. Place the computer right side up with the display still open.

    • Caution: Ensure that you place the computer on a clean surface to avoid damaging internal parts.

    • Important: If you’re replacing the Touch ID shim, follow reassembly steps 2 through 4. If you’re using the existing shim, skip to step 5.

  2. Use ESD-safe tweezers to pick up the medium Touch ID shim from the shim kit.

    • Note: The shim is black on the adhesive side and silver on the opposite side.

  3. Align the Touch ID shim in the recessed circle in the top case with the adhesive side down.

  4. Gently press the Touch ID shim to adhere it to the top case.

  5. Set two Y-shaped alignment tools in the Touch ID opening in the top case as shown. Secure the Y-shaped tools in the corner edges with Kapton tape.

  6. Stand the computer on its side.

  7. Route the Touch ID board flex cable through the slot in the top case as shown. Then position the Touch ID board in the opening in the top case.

  8. Hold the Touch ID button in place as you close the display. Then place the computer display-side down.

  9. Use ESD-safe tweezers to position the Touch ID board flexible cowling as shown.

  10. Use the T3 screwdriver to reinstall the four corner T3 screws (923-05264) (1). Then use the T3 screwdriver to partially reinstall the two middle T3 screws (923-05265) (2).

    • Note: Screw color may vary.

  11. Press the Touch ID button to ensure that you can feel it click.

  12. Use the T3 screwdriver to fully reinstall the two middle screws. Then ensure that the Touch ID button still clicks when pressed.

    • Important

      • If the Touch ID button feels too loose or doesn’t click, repeat removal steps 1 through 5. Then repeat reassembly steps 1 through 12 with a larger Touch ID shim.

      • If the Touch ID button feels too stiff or doesn’t move, repeat removal steps 1 through 5. Then repeat reassembly steps 1 through 12 with a smaller Touch ID shim.

  13. Place the computer right side up with the display open.

  14. Remove the Kapton tape and Y-shaped alignment tools.

  15. Look directly over the Touch ID sensor. The spaces on each side should appear equal, and the Touch ID sensor should align with the Touch Bar. If the gaps around the sides are unequal, repeat reassembly steps 5 through 14.

  16. Complete audio board reassembly steps 2 through 8.

  17. Gently run the flat end of the black stick along the length of the audio cable to adhere it to the fan.

Reinstall the following parts to complete reassembly:

Caution

After you’ve completed all removal and reassembly steps, learn how to initiate the System Configuration process.

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