MacBook Air (M1, 2020) Input/Output Board

Before You Begin

Remove the following part before you begin:

Tools

  • Nylon probe (black stick)

  • Torx T3 screwdriver

  • Torx T5 screwdriver

  • USB-C charge cable

Removal

  1. Use the T3 screwdriver to remove the two T3 screws (923-04003) from the input/output (I/O) board connector cowling.

  2. Remove the I/O board connector cowling and save it for reassembly.

  3. Lift the end of the I/O board flex cable off the connector.

  4. Use the T5 screwdriver to remove the two T5 screws (923-03975) from the I/O board.

  5. Hold the edges of the I/O board and gently slide it out of the ports.

Reassembly

  1. Slide the I/O board into the top case.

  2. Use the T5 screwdriver to partially reinstall the two T5 screws (923-03975) into the I/O board.

  3. Plug both ends of the USB-C charge cable into the ports to ensure I/O board alignment. Adjust the alignment of the I/O board until the ends of the cable are easy to insert and remove.

    • Danger: Ensure that the USB-C charge cable isn’t plugged into an electrical outlet.

  4. Keep the USB-C charge cable plugged into the ports. Then use the T5 screwdriver to fully reinstall the two T5 screws.

  5. Unplug the USB-C charge cable from both ports.

  6. Press the end of the I/O board flex cable to the connector.

  7. Position the I/O board connector cowling over the end of the flex cable.

  8. Use the T3 screwdriver to reinstall the two T3 screws (923-04003) into the I/O board connector cowling.

Reinstall the following part to complete reassembly:

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