Mac Studio (2022) Antenna 1

Before You Begin

Remove the following parts before you begin:

Tools

  • Adjustable torque driver (10–34 Ncm)

  • Antenna tool

  • Kapton tape

  • Torx T5 screwdriver

  • Torx T6 bit

  • Torx T6 screwdriver

Removal

  1. Stand the logic board on the thermal module end as shown.

  2. Use the T6 screwdriver to remove the T6 screw (923-03034) from the antenna coaxial cable grounding clip. Then gently peel the Kapton tape from antenna 1 and the logic board.

  3. Use the antenna tool to lift the end of the antenna coaxial cable off the connector.

  4. Rotate the logic board to access the other side. Use the T5 screwdriver to remove the eight T5 screws (923-07102) from the antenna coaxial cable routing clips.

  5. Remove antenna 1 from the logic board.

Reassembly

  1. Position antenna 1 as shown. Use the T5 screwdriver to reinstall the eight T5 screws (923-07102) to secure the antenna coaxial cable routing clips to the logic board.

  2. Rotate the logic board to access the other side.

  3. Gently secure antenna 1 to the logic board with a piece of Kapton tape.

  4. Insert the Torx T6 bit into the 10–34 Ncm adjustable torque driver. Set the torque value to 14.5 Ncm.

  5. Use the adjustable torque driver and Torx T6 bit to reinstall the T6 screw (923-03034) into the antenna coaxial cable grounding clip.

  6. Use the blunt end of the antenna tool to press the end of the antenna coaxial cable to the connector.

Reinstall the following parts to complete reassembly:

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