iMac (24-inch, M1, 2021, Two ports) USB-C Board

Before You Begin

Remove the following parts before you begin:

Tools

  • Nylon probe (black stick)

  • Support wedges

  • Torx T3 screwdriver

Removal

  1. Peel the polyester film tape from the USB-C board. Save it for reassembly.

  2. Use the T3 screwdriver to remove the two T3 screws (923-05555) from the USB-C board.

  3. Use the T3 screwdriver to remove two T3 screws (923-05562) from the USB-C board connector cowling.

  4. Remove the USB-C board connector cowling and save it for reassembly.

  5. Use the black stick to lift the end of the USB-C board flex cable off the connector. Then remove the USB-C board from the housing.

Reassembly

  1. Position the USB-C board in the housing.

  2. Use the flat end of the black stick to gently press the end of the USB-C board flex cable to the connector.

  3. Position the USB-C board connector cowling over the end of the USB-C board flex cable. Then use the T3 screwdriver to reinstall the two T3 screws (923-05562) into the logic board.

  4. Align the screw holes in the USB-C board with the pins on the rear housing. Then use the T3 screwdriver to partially install the two T3 screws (923-05555) into the USB-C board.

  5. Reinstall the polyester film tape over the USB-C board.

    • Note: If you’re installing a replacement part, use the included replacement polyester film tape instead of the existing polyester film tape.

Reinstall the following parts to complete reassembly:

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