Studio Display XDR USB-C Boards

Before You Begin

Danger

  • Ensure that the AC power cord isn't plugged into an electrical outlet.

Remove the following part before you begin:

Tools

  • Adjustable torque driver (0.3–1.2 Nm)

  • Adjustable torque drive (10–34 Ncm)

  • ESD-safe tweezers

  • Nylon probe (black stick)

  • Torx Plus 3IP 25 mm bit

  • Torx Plus 8IP 25 mm bit

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

Removal

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

  1. Use the 0.3–1.2 Nm adjustable torque driver and 8IP bit to remove the three 8IP screws (923-14044) from the USB-C boards connector cowling. Remove the cowling and save it for reassembly.

  2. Use the 10–34 Ncm adjustable torque driver and 3IP bit to remove the eight 3IP screws (923-14053) from the USB-C boards.

  3. Use the flat end of the black stick to lift the ends of the two USB-C boards flex cables off the connectors.

  4. Use the flat end of the black stick to lift the right USB-C boards and remove them from the housing. Then repeat this step to remove the left USB-C boards.

Reassembly

Important

The USB-C boards aren't interchangeable. Install the boards marked "0/1" in the left USB-C slot. Install the board marked "2/3" in the right USB-C slot.

  1. Position the USB-C boards marked "2/3" over the pair of slots in the housing located closer to the speaker. Then gently press the boards into the housing.

  2. Position the USB-C boards marked "0/1" over the remaining slots as shown. Then gently press the boards into the housing.

  3. Set the torque value on the 10–34 Ncm adjustable torque drive to 11.5 Ncm. Use the 10–34 Ncm adjustable torque driver and 3IP bit to reinstall the eight 3IP screws (923-14053) into the USB-C boards.

  4. Press the ends of the two USB-C boards flex cables to the connectors.

  5. Position the USB-C boards connector cowling over the ends of the two flex cables.

  6. Set the torque value on the 0.3–1.2 Nm adjustable torque driver to 0.75 Nm. Use the 0.3–1.2 Nm adjustable torque driver and 8 IP bit to reinstall the three 8IP screws (923-14044) into the USB-C boards connector cowling.

Reinstall the following part to complete reassembly:

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