MacBook Air (13-inch, M3, 2024) Lid Angle Sensor

Before You Begin

Warning

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

  • To avoid damaging parts, you must attach the battery cover and disconnect the battery. Wait one minute for the logic board to discharge before proceeding.

  • This procedure requires System Configuration. After you’ve completed all removal and reassembly steps, run the System Configuration suite in AST 2.

  • Wear an ESD wrist strap and take precautions to avoid ESD.

Important

Before beginning the repair, ensure that the device is running macOS 15.3 or later.

Remove the following parts before you begin:

Tools

  • Nylon probe (black stick)

  • Torque driver (blue, 0.65 kgf cm)

  • Torx Plus 1IP 44 mm half-moon bit

  • Torx Plus 3IP 44 mm half-moon bit

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

Important

If you replace this part, it’s recommended to run Repair Assistant in order to finish the repair. Repair Assistant will be available on the device after you’ve completed all reassembly steps.

Removal

Note: If you’ve already completed the removal steps, skip to reassembly.

  1. Use the blue torque driver and 3IP bit to remove the two 3IP screws (923-10367) from the audio board connector cowling.

  2. Remove the audio board connector cowling and save it for reassembly.

  3. Use the black stick to lift the end of the lid angle sensor flex cable off the connector.

  4. Loosen the adhesive and peel the lid angle sensor flex cable from the audio board (1). Then move the end of flex cable aside to access the 1IP screw in the lid angle sensor (2).

  5. Use the blue torque driver and 1IP bit to remove one 1IP screw (923-10476) from the lid angle sensor.

  6. Remove the lid angle sensor from the top case.

Reassembly

  1. Position the clip on the lid angle sensor flex cable so the slot and screw hole on the clip are aligned with the pin and screw hole in the top case.

  2. Use the blue torque driver and 1IP bit to reinstall the 1IP screw (923-10476) into the lid angle sensor.

  3. Press the end of the lid angle sensor flex cable to the connector (1).

  4. Use the flat end of the black stick to adhere the lid angle sensor flex cable to the audio board (2).

    • Important: If you’re installing a replacement lid angle sensor flex cable, peel the adhesive backing off first.

  5. Position the audio board connector cowling over the end of the lid angle sensor flex cable.

  6. Use the blue torque driver and 3IP bit to reinstall the two 3IP screws (923-10367) into the audio board connector cowling.

Reinstall the following parts to complete reassembly:

Important

Depending on the part replaced, Repair Assistant may be available on the device to finish the repair. Learn how to initiate Repair Assistant. 

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