iMac (24-inch, 2023, Two ports) USB-C Board

Before You Begin

Remove the following parts before you begin:

Tools

  • Adjustable torque driver (10–34 Ncm) (923-02995)

  • ESD-safe tweezers

  • Nylon probe (black stick)

  • Support wedge kit (076-00507)

  • Torx Plus 3IP 25 mm bit (923-07593)

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

Removal

  1. Position the housing with the logic board facing up.

  2. Use the 10–34 Ncm adjustable torque driver and 3IP bit to remove the two 3IP screws (923-10013) from the USB-C board connector cowling.

  3. Remove the USB-C board connector cowling and save it for reassembly.

  4. Use the black stick to lift the end of the USB-C board flex cable off the connector.

  5. Peel the polyester film tape from the USB-C board and save it for reassembly.

    • Caution: Ensure that only the polyester film tape is removed. Don’t remove the tape directly attached to the USB-C board.

  6. Use the adjustable torque driver and 3IP bit to remove the two 3IP screws (923-05555) from the USB-C board. Then remove the USB-C board from the housing.

Reassembly

  1. Position the USB-C board in the housing and press it firmly against the housing.

  2. Set the torque value on the 10–34 Ncm adjustable torque driver to 10 Ncm. Use the adjustable torque driver and 3IP bit to reinstall the two 3IP screws (923-05555) into the USB-C board.

  3. Reinstall the polyester film tape over the USB-C boards.

    • Note: If you’re installing a replacement USB-C board, use the included replacement polyester film tape instead of the existing polyester film tape.

  4. Press the end of the USB-C board flex cable to the connector.

  5. Position the USB-C board connector cowling over the end of the USB-C board flex cable.

  6. Set the torque value on the adjustable torque driver to 11.5 Ncm. Use the adjustable torque driver and 3IP bit to reinstall the two 3IP screws (923-10013) into the USB-C board connector cowling.

Reinstall the following parts to complete reassembly:

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