MacBook Pro (13-inch, M1, 2020) Touch ID Board Flex Cable Adhesive

Before You Begin

Remove the following parts before you begin:

Note: To access the Touch ID board flex cable, you must complete removal steps 1 through 5 of the audio board procedure.

Tools

  • ESD-safe tweezers

  • Ethanol wipes or isopropyl alcohol (IPA) wipes

  • Nylon probe (black stick)

Important

This procedure requires replacement Touch ID board flex cable adhesive. Replacement adhesive is available with replacement parts.

Removal

  1. Use ESD-safe tweezers to gently peel and discard the adhesive from the Touch ID board flex cable.

  2. Use ethanol wipes or IPA wipes to gently remove any adhesive residue from the Touch ID board flex cable.

    • Caution: Avoid damaging the flex cable.

Reassembly

  1. Use ESD-safe tweezers to grasp the light blue (non sticky) end of an L-shaped adhesive strip. Remove the strip from the sheet.

  2. Center the adhesive on the L shape of the flex cable.

    • Note: If the adhesive is off-center, peel back the adhesive and realign it on the Touch ID board flex cable.

  3. Use ESD-safe tweezers to apply light pressure to one end of the adhesive. While holding it in place, rub the adhesive to secure it to the Touch ID board.

  4. Use ESD-safe tweezers to remove the light blue backing from the adhesive.

  5. Press the end of the Touch ID board flex cable to the connector. Then press on the cable to adhere it to the audio board.

  6. Firmly press and hold the L-shaped section of the flex cable for 15 seconds.

Reinstall the following parts to complete reassembly:

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