MacBook Air (M1, 2020) Audio Board

Before You Begin

Removal

1. Use the T3 screwdriver to remove the three T3 screws (923-04003) from the audio board connector cowling.

2. Remove the audio board connector cowling and save it for reassembly.

   

3. Lift the ends of the following three flex cables (1–3) from the connectors:

   • Touch ID board flex cable (1)

   • Audio board flex cable (2)

   • Speaker flex cable (3)

   

4. Use the T3 screwdriver to remove the T3 screw (923-02884) (1) from the audio board.

5. Use the T5 screwdriver to remove the two T5 screws (923-04005) (2) from the audio board.

   

6. Lightly tape the flex cables out of the way with Kapton tape.

7. Hold the audio board by the edges. Tilt up the right side of the audio board. Then lift it away from the bottom case.

   

Reassembly

1. With the flex cables still taped out of the way, hold the audio board by the edges and tilt it into the top case.

   

2. Remove and discard the Kapton tape.

3. Use the T3 screwdriver to partially reinstall one T3 screw (923-02884) (1) into the audio board.

4. Use the T5 screwdriver to partially reinstall the two T5 screws (923-04005) (2) into the audio board.

   

5. Press the ends of the following three flex cables (1–3) to the connectors:

   • Touch ID board flex cable (1)

   • Audio board flex cable (2)

   • Speaker flex cable (3)

   

6. Plug the EarPods into the 3.5 mm headphone jack to ensure audio board alignment. Adjust the alignment of the audio board until the plug is easy to insert and remove.

   

7. Use the T3 screwdriver to fully reinstall the T3 screw (1).

8. Use the T5 screwdriver to fully reinstall the T5 screws (2).

   

9. Position the audio board connector cowling over the ends of the audio board, Touch ID board, and speaker flex cables.

10. Use the T3 screwdriver to reinstall the three T3 screws (923-04003) into the cowling.

    

Reinstall the following part to complete reassembly:

• Bottom case