MacBook Pro (13-inch, M1, 2020) Vent/Antenna Module

Before You Begin

Remove the following parts before you begin:

Tools

  • Antenna tool

  • Nylon probe (black stick)

  • Torque driver (blue, 0.65 kgf cm)

  • Torx security bit

  • Torx T3 screwdriver

  • Torx T5 screwdriver

Important

This procedure requires a replacement polyester film.

Removal

  1. Peel off and discard the polyester film to access the antenna coaxial cables and T5 screw (923-05252).

  2. Use the antenna tool to lift the end of one antenna coaxial cable off the connector. Repeat the process on the other antenna coaxial cable.

  3. Use the T5 screwdriver to remove the T5 screw from the antenna coaxial cable grounding clip.

  4. Use the T3 screwdriver to remove the two T3 screws (923-05246) from the eDP flex cable cowling. Remove the cowling and save it for reassembly.

  5. Use the T3 screwdriver to remove the two T3 screws (923-05260) from the eDP connector cowling. Remove the cowling and save it for reassembly.

  6. Lift the end of the eDP flex cable off the connector.

  7. Use the T5 screwdriver to remove the four T5 screws (923-05245) from the TCON board.

    • Note: Removing the screws from the TCON board will give you access to the vent/antenna module. You can’t remove the TCON board.

  8. Use the blue torque driver and the Torx security bit to remove the 12 1IPR screws (923-05259) from the vent/antenna module.

  9. Support the TCON board as you tilt it toward the display hinge. Locate the middle vent slot opening to the left of the eDP cable.

  10. Guide the flat end of the black stick under the TCON board. Insert the flat end of the black stick into the middle vent slot. Lean the middle of the black stick on the internal frame while pressing the end of the black stick to lift up the vent/antenna module.

    • Note: You may feel a slight click when the vent/antenna module unclips from the top case.

    • Caution: Avoid pressing the eDP cable. Gently support the vent/antenna module so you don’t bend it.

  11. As you remove the vent/antenna module, route the antenna coaxial cable grounding clip and the two antenna coaxial cables through the opening in the internal frame.

Reassembly

  1. Reroute the two antenna coaxial cables and grounding clip through the opening in the internal frame.

  2. Position the vent/antenna module in the top case.

  3. Gently press the middle of the vent/antenna module until you feel a click.

  4. Use the T5 screwdriver to reinstall the T5 screw (923-05252) into the antenna coaxial cable grounding clip.

  5. Position the ends of the antenna coaxial cables over the connectors. Use the blunt end of the antenna tool to press the ends of the antenna coaxial cables to the connectors.

  6. Adhere a replacement polyester film over the antenna coaxial cable and screw.

  7. Use the blue torque driver and the Torx security bit to reinstall the 12 1IPR screws (923-05259) into the vent/antenna module. Turn each screw until the torque driver clicks.

  8. Use the T5 screwdriver to reinstall the four T5 screws (923-05245) into the TCON board.

  9. Press the end of the eDP flex cable with connector cowling to the connector.

  10. Position the eDP connector cowling over the end of the flex cable. Then use the T3 screwdriver to reinstall the two T3 screws (923-05260) into the cowling.

  11. Position the eDP flex cable cowling over the flex cable. Then use the T3 screwdriver to reinstall the two T3 screws (923-05246) into the cowling.

Reinstall the following parts to complete reassembly:

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