MacBook Pro (14-inch and 16-inch, Nov 2023) MagSafe 3 Board

Before You Begin

Warning

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

Caution

Remove the following parts before you begin:

Tools

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

  • Torx Plus 2IP bit (923-08470)

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

  • USB-C to MagSafe 3 cable (661-23656)

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

Removal

  1. Use the 10–34 Ncm adjustable torque driver and Torx Plus 2IP bit to fully loosen the two 2IP set screws in the top case.

    • Important: Partially reinstall the set screws if they fall out.

      • 14-inch models: (923-06928)

      • 16-inch model: (923-06958)

  2. Use the 10–34 Ncm adjustable torque driver and Torx Plus 5IP bit to remove the two 5IP screws (923-06959) from the MagSafe 3 board.

    • Note: The screws are not magnetic.

  3. Use ESD-safe tweezers to hold the MagSafe 3 board by the flange and lift it out of the top case.

Reassembly

Important: If you're installing a replacement MagSafe 3 board, remove the protective film.

  1. Position the MagSafe 3 board in the top case.

  2. Use the 10–34 Ncm adjustable torque driver and 5IP bit to partially reinstall the two 5IP screws (923-06959).

  3. Use the 10–34 Ncm adjustable torque driver and 2IP bit to partially reinstall the two 2IP set screws into the top case.

    • 14-inch model: (923-06928)

    • 16-inch model: (923-06958)

  4. Plug the MagSafe 3 end of the USB-C to MagSafe 3 cable into the MagSafe 3 port to ensure MagSafe 3 board alignment.

    • Danger: Ensure that the USB-C to MagSafe 3 cable isn’t plugged into power.

  5. Insert the 5IP bit into the 10–34 Ncm adjustable torque driver. Set the torque value to 22 Ncm.

  6. Use the flat end of the black stick to hold the MagSafe 3 board in place (1) to create an even gap between the MagSafe 3 connector and top case (2).

  7. Continue to hold the MagSafe 3 board in place with the black stick. Then use the 10–34 Ncm adjustable torque driver and 5IP bit to fully reinstall the two 5IP screws.

  8. Insert the 2IP bit into the 10–34 Ncm adjustable torque driver. Set the torque value to 10 Ncm.

  9. Then use the adjustable torque driver and 2IP bit to fully reinstall the two 2IP set screws.

  10. Unplug the USB-C to MagSafe 3 cable from the MagSafe 3 port.

Reinstall the following parts to complete reassembly:

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