Mac Studio (2022) Fan

Before You Begin

Remove the following parts before you begin:

Tools

  • Adjustable torque driver (0.3–1.2 Nm)

  • ESD-safe tweezers

  • Nylon probe (black stick)

  • Torx T10 bit

  • Torx T10 screwdriver

Removal

  1. Stand the logic board on the thermal module end as shown.

  2. Use ESD-safe tweezers to peel back the polyester film tabs on the ends of the two fan flex cables.

  3. Use the black stick to flip up the locking levers on the two fan connectors (1). Then slide the ends of the two fan flex cables out of the connectors (2).

  4. Rotate the logic board to access the other side. Use the T10 screwdriver to remove the three T10 screws (923-0333) from the fan.

  5. Lift the fan off the thermal module.

Reassembly

  1. Position the fan on the thermal module. Ensure that the bottom edge of the fan is behind the foam on the thermal module.

    • Note: Replacement foam is included with a replacement fan.

  2. Insert the Torx T10 bit into the 0.3–1.2 Nm adjustable torque driver. Set the torque value to 0.95 Nm.

  3. Use the adjustable torque driver and Torx T10 bit to reinstall the three T10 screws (923-0333) into the fan.

  4. Rotate the logic board to access the other side.

  5. Slide the ends of the two fan flex cables into the connectors (1). Then flip down the locking levers (2).

  6. Press the polyester film tabs over the ends of the two fan flex cables.

Reinstall the following parts to complete reassembly:

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