MacBook Pro (14-inch PROLED XDR, M5 Pro or M5 Max) Vent/Antenna Module Reassembly

Repair procedure with reassembly steps.

Before You Begin

Warning

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

Tools

  • Adjustable torque driver (10–34 Ncm)

  • Antenna tool

  • ESD-safe tweezers

  • Nylon probe (black stick)

  • Pentalobe PL1.1 44 mm half-moon bit

  • Torque driver (blue, 0.65 kgf cm)

  • Torx Plus 3IP 44 mm half-moon bit

  • Torx Plus 5IP 50 mm bit

Note: The tools list includes tools needed for removal and reassembly. Refer to a full list of tools required for all repairs.

Reassembly

  1. Position the vent/antenna module in the top case.

  2. Set the torque value on the 10–34 Ncm adjustable torque driver to 13 Ncm. Then use the adjustable torque driver and 5IP bit to reinstall six screws into the vent/antenna module.

    • Two outer 5IP screws (923-15325) (1)

    • Four inner 5IP screws (923-15343) (2)

  3. Use the blue torque driver and PL1.1 bit to reinstall the 10 PL1.1 screws (923-15348) into the vent/antenna module.

  4. Position the ends of the antenna coaxial cables over the connectors. Use the blunt end of the antenna tool to press the ends of the antenna coaxial cables to the connectors.

    • Caution: Ensure that the end of each antenna coaxial cable is centered over the connector before pressing it down. You may need to use a black stick or ESD-safe tweezers to align the ends of the antenna coaxial cables over the connectors.

  5. Position the FaceTime camera/embedded DisplayPort cowling over the ends of the antenna coaxial cables. Then use the blue torque driver and 3IP bit to reinstall four 3IP screws (923-15322) into the cowling.

Reinstall the following part to complete reassembly:

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