MacBook Pro (14-inch, 2023) Audio Board

Before You Begin

Removal

1. Use the 10–34 Ncm adjustable torque driver and Torx T5 bit to remove the short upper T5 screw (923-06936) (1) and the long lower T5 screw (923-06937) (2) from the audio board.

   

2. Lift the audio board out of the top case.

   

Reassembly

1. Position the audio board in the top case.

   

2. Use the 10–34 Ncm adjustable torque driver and Torx T5 bit to partially reinstall the short upper T5 screw (923-06936) (1) and the long lower T5 screw (923-06937) (2) into the audio board.

   

3. Plug the EarPods into the 3.5 mm headphone jack to ensure audio board alignment. Adjust the alignment of the audio board until the plug is easy to insert and remove.

4. Keep the Torx T5 bit in the 10–34 Ncm adjustable torque driver. Set the torque value to 11.5 Ncm.

5. Use the adjustable torque driver and Torx T5 bit to fully reinstall the two T5 screws. Then unplug the EarPods.

   

Reinstall the following parts to complete reassembly:

• Logic board

• Vent/antenna module

• Bottom case