MacBook Pro (14-inch, 2023) MagSafe 3 Board

Before You Begin

Removal

1. Use the 10–34 Ncm adjustable torque driver and 2IP bit to fully loosen the two 2IP set screws (923-06928) in the top case.

   • Important: Partially reinstall the set screws if they fall out.

   

2. Use the 10–34 Ncm adjustable torque driver and Torx T5 bit to remove the two T5 screws (923-06959) from the MagSafe 3 board.

   • Note: The screws are non-magnetic.

   

3. Lift the MagSafe 3 board out of the top case.

   

Reassembly

1. Position the MagSafe 3 board in the top case.

   

2. Use the 10–34 Ncm adjustable torque driver and Torx T5 bit to partially reinstall the two T5 screws (923-06959) (1).

3. Use the 10–34 Ncm adjustable torque driver and 2IP bit to partially reinstall the two 2IP set screws (923-06928) (2) into the top case.

   

4. Plug the MagSafe 3 end of the USB-C to MagSafe 3 cable into the MagSafe 3 port to ensure MagSafe 3 board alignment. Use the flat end of the black stick to hold the MagSafe 3 board in place to create an even gap between the MagSafe 3 connector and top case.

   • Danger: Ensure that the USB-C to MagSafe 3 cable isn’t plugged into power.

5. Insert the Torx T5 bit into the 10–34 Ncm adjustable torque driver. Set the torque value to 22 Ncm. Then use the adjustable torque driver and Torx T5 bit to fully reinstall the two T5 screws (1).

6. Insert the 2IP bit into the 10–34 Ncm adjustable torque driver. Set the torque value to 10 Ncm. Then use the adjustable torque driver and the 2IP bit to fully reinstall the two 2IP set screws (2).

   

7. Unplug the USB-C to MagSafe 3 cable from the MagSafe 3 port.

   

Reinstall the following parts to complete reassembly:

• Logic board

• Vent/antenna module

• Bottom case