MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2021) Audio Board

Before You Begin

Remove the following parts before you begin:

Tools

  • EarPods with 3.5 mm headphone plug

  • Torx T5 screwdriver

Removal

  1. Use the T5 screwdriver to remove the short T5 screw (923-06936) (1) and the long T5 screw (923-06937) (2) from the audio board.

  2. Lift the audio board out of the top case.

Reassembly

  1. Position the audio board in the top case.

  2. Use the T5 screwdriver to partially reinstall the short T5 screw (923-06936) (1) and the long T5 screw (923-06937) (2) into the audio board.

  3. 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.

  4. Use the T5 screwdriver to fully reinstall the two T5 screws. Then unplug the EarPods.

Reinstall the following parts to complete reassembly:

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