Mac Studio (2022) Combination Input/Output Board

Before You Begin

Remove the following parts before you begin:

Tools

  • Adjustable torque driver (10–34 Ncm)

  • HDMI cable

  • Nylon probe (black stick)

  • Torque driver (green, 0.45 kgf cm)

  • Torx T3 half-moon bit

  • Torx T3 screwdriver

  • Torx T4 screwdriver

  • Torx T6 screwdriver

  • Torx T8 bit

  • Torx T8 screwdriver

Removal

  1. Use the T3 screwdriver to remove the two T3 screws (923-07105) from the combination input/output (I/O) board connector cowling.

  2. Remove the combination I/O board connector cowling and save it for reassembly.

  3. Use the black stick to lift the ends of the USB-A flex cable and HDMI flex cable off the connectors.

  4. Use the flat end of the black stick to flip up the locking lever on the power button flex cable.

  5. Slide the end of the power button flex cable out of the connector.

  6. Gently peel the power button flex cable off the side of the combination I/O board.

  7. Use the T8 screwdriver to remove one T8 speaker standoff screw (923-07108) from the logic board.

    • Note: This speaker standoff screw supports the speaker.

  8. Stand the computer on its back with the front ports facing up.

  9. Use the T4 screwdriver to remove the two T4 screws (923-07111) from the combination I/O board.

  10. Use the T6 screwdriver to remove the two T6 screws (923-07100) from the combination I/O board and power cord port.

  11. Lift the combination I/O board out of the housing.

    • Note: The USB-A flex cable and HDMI flex cable are still attached to the combination I/O board.

  12. If you’re removing the combination I/O board as part of another procedure, skip to reassembly step 5. If you’re installing a replacement combination I/O board, continue to step 13.

  13. Place the combination I/O board as shown.

  14. Use the T3 screwdriver to remove the two T3 screws (923-07105) from the second combination I/O board connector cowling on the combination I/O board. Remove the cowling and save it for reassembly.

  15. Use the black stick to lift the ends of the USB-A flex cable and HDMI flex cable off the connectors. Save the flex cables for reassembly.

Reassembly

  1. If you are installing a replacement combination I/O board, position it as shown.

  2. Press the ends of the USB-A flex cable and HDMI flex cable to the connectors.

  3. Position the second combination I/O board connector cowling over the connectors.

  4. Use the green torque driver and Torx T3 half-moon bit to reinstall the two T3 screws (923-07105) into the combination I/O board connector cowling.

  5. Stand the computer on its back with the front ports facing up.

  6. Position the combination I/O board in the housing.

  7. Use the T6 screwdriver to partially reinstall the two T6 screws (923-07100) into the combination I/O board.

    • Note: The screws pass through screw holes in the combination I/O board and power cord port and thread into the housing.

  8. Use the T4 screwdriver to partially reinstall the two T4 screws (923-07111) into the combination I/O board.

    • Note: The screws pass through screw holes in the combination I/O board and thread into the housing.

  9. Position the computer as shown.

  10. Plug an HDMI cable into the HDMI port to ensure combination I/O board alignment. Adjust the alignment of the combination I/O board until the end of the HDMI cable is easy to insert and remove.

  11. Use the T4 screwdriver to fully reinstall the two T4 screws into the combination I/O board (1).

  12. Use the T6 screwdriver to fully reinstall the two T6 screws into the combination I/O board (2).

  13. Rotate the computer so the front ports are facing you.

  14. Insert the Torx T8 bit into the 10–34 Ncm adjustable torque driver. Set the torque value to 16 Ncm.

  15. Use the torque driver to reinstall one T8 speaker standoff screw (923-07108) into the logic board.

  16. Slide the end of the power button flex cable into the connector (1). Then flip down the locking lever (2).

  17. Press the power button flex cable to the side of the combination I/O board.

  18. Press the ends of the combination I/O board flex cables to the connectors.

  19. Position the combination I/O board connector cowling over the ends of the USB-A flex cable and HDMI flex cable. Then use the green torque driver and Torx T3 half-moon bit to reinstall the two T3 screws (923-07105) into the cowling.

Reinstall the following parts to complete reassembly:

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