MacBook Pro (14-inch, M3 Pro or M3 Max, Nov 2023) Fans

Before You Begin

Warning

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

Remove the following parts before you begin:

Tools

  • Adjustable torque driver (10–34 Ncm) (923-02995)

  • Torque driver (blue, 0.65 kgf cm) (923-0448)

  • Torx Plus 3IP 44 mm half-moon bit (923-08468)

  • Torx Plus 5IP 50 mm bit (923-08673)

Refer to a full list of tools required for all repairs.

Note:

  • The steps and images in this procedure show the removal and reinstallation of both fans. However, you can replace each fan separately.

Removal

  1. Use the blue torque driver and Torx Plus 3IP bit to remove the six 3IP screws (923-06935) from the fans.

  2. Use the 10–34 Ncm adjustable torque driver and Torx Plus 5IP bit to remove the two 5IP screws (923-06929) from the fans.

  3. Remove the fans from the top case.

Reassembly

  1. Position the fans in the top case. Align the screw holes in the fans with the screw holes in the top case.

  2. Use the blue torque driver and 3IP bit to reinstall the six 3IP screws (923-06935) into the fans.

  3. Set the torque value on the 10–34 Ncm adjustable torque driver to 16 Ncm.

  4. Use the adjustable torque driver and 5IP bit to reinstall the two 5IP screws (923-06929) into the fans.

Reinstall the following parts to complete reassembly:

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