Mac Studio (2023) Antenna 2

Before You Begin

Remove the following parts before you begin:

Tools

  • Adjustable torque driver (10–34 Ncm)

  • Antenna tool

  • Torque driver (orange, 0.85 kgf cm)

  • Torx Plus 3IP half-moon bit

  • Torx Plus 5IP 50 mm bit

Removal

  1. Use the orange torque driver and Torx Plus 3IP bit to remove the two 3IP screws (923-09162) from the antenna connector cowling. Remove the cowling and save it for reassembly.

  2. Use the antenna tool to lift the end of the antenna 2 coaxial cable off the connector.

  3. Use the adjustable torque driver and Torx Plus 5IP 50 mm bit to remove the two 5IP screws (923-09168) from antenna 2.

  4. Lift antenna 2 out of the housing.

Reassembly

  1. Position antenna 2 in the housing.

  2. Set the torque value of the adjustable torque driver to 11.5 Ncm. Then use the adjustable torque driver and Torx Plus 5IP 50 mm bit to reinstall the two 5IP screws (923-09168) into antenna 2.

  3. Use the blunt end of the antenna tool to press the end of the antenna 2 coaxial cable to the connector.

  4. Position the antenna connector cowling over the ends of the antenna coaxial cables. Then use the orange torque driver and Torx Plus 3IP bit to reinstall the two 3IP screws (923-09162) into the antenna connector cowling.

Reinstall the following parts to complete reassembly:

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