MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2021) Lid Angle Sensor

Before You Begin

Remove the following part before you begin:

Tools

  • Nylon probe (black stick)

  • Torque driver (blue, 0.65 kgf cm)

  • Torx security bit

  • Torx T3 screwdriver

Caution

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

Removal

  1. Use the T3 screwdriver to remove the two T3 screws (923-06854) from the lid angle sensor connector cowling. Remove the cowling and save it for reassembly.

  2. Use the black stick to lift the end of the lid angle sensor flex cable off the connector.

  3. Use a torque driver and the Torx security bit to remove the 1IPR screw (923-06852) from the lid angle sensor flex cable clip.

  4. Remove the lid angle sensor from the top case.

Reassembly

  1. Position the lid angle sensor in the top case.

  2. Position the clip on the lid angle flex cable so the slot and screw hole on the clip are aligned with the pin and screw hole in the top case.

  3. Use the blue torque driver and the Torx security bit to reinstall the 1IPR screw (923-06852) into the lid angle sensor flex cable clip.

  4. Use the black stick to press the end of the lid angle sensor flex cable to the connector.

  5. Position the lid angle sensor connector cowling over the end of the lid angle sensor flex cable. Then use the T3 screwdriver to reinstall the two T3 screws (923-06854) into the lid angle sensor connector cowling.

Reinstall the following part to complete reassembly:

Caution

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

  • If you replaced the lid angle sensor, close the display for 20 seconds when prompted during the System Configuration process. If the display isn’t fully closed during the process, you'll need to install another new lid angle sensor. The computer will play a startup sound (chime) when the process is complete.

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