MacBook Pro (14-inch, 2021) MagSafe 3 Board

Before You Begin

Remove the following parts before you begin:

Tools

  • Torque driver (blue, 0.65 kgf cm)

  • Torx Plus 2IP 44 mm half-moon bit

  • Torx T5 screwdriver

  • USB-C to MagSafe 3 cable

Removal

  1. Use the blue torque driver and the 2IP bit to fully loosen the two 2IP set screws (923-06928) in the top case.

    • Important: Partially reinstall the set screws if they fall out.

  2. Use the T5 screwdriver to remove the two T5 screws (923-06959) from the MagSafe 3 board.

    • Note: The screws are non-magnetic.

  3. Lift the MagSafe 3 board out of the top case.

Reassembly

  1. Position the MagSafe 3 board in the top case.

  2. Use the T5 screwdriver to partially reinstall the two T5 screws (923-06959) (1).

  3. Use the blue torque driver and the 2IP bit to partially reinstall the two 2IP set screws (923-06928) (2) into the top case.

  4. Plug the MagSafe 3 end of the USB-C to MagSafe 3 cable into the MagSafe 3 port to ensure MagSafe 3 board alignment. Use the flat end of the black stick to hold the MagSafe 3 board in place to create an even gap between the MagSafe 3 connector and top case.

    • Danger: Ensure that the USB-C to MagSafe 3 cable isn’t plugged into power.

  5. Use the T5 screwdriver to fully reinstall the two T5 screws (1).

  6. Use the blue torque driver and the 2IP bit to fully reinstall the two 2IP set screws (2).

  7. Unplug the USB-C to MagSafe 3 cable from the MagSafe 3 port.

Reinstall the following parts to complete reassembly:

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