MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2021) USB-C Boards

Before You Begin

Warning

Read Battery Safety and follow workspace and battery handling guidelines before you begin.

Remove the following parts before you begin:

Tools

  • ESD-safe tweezers

  • Torx T5 screwdriver

  • USB-C charge cable

Removal

Note: The images in this procedure show the removal and reinstallation of only one USB-C board. However, the procedure is the same for all three USB-C boards.

  1. Use the T5 screwdriver to remove the two T5 screws (923-06938) from the USB-C board.

  2. Slide the USB-C board out of the top case.

Reassembly

  1. Use ESD-safe tweezers to position the USB-C board in the top case.

  2. Use the T5 screwdriver to partially reinstall the two T5 screws (923-06938).

  3. Plug one end of the USB-C charge cable into the port to ensure USB-C board alignment. Adjust the alignment of the USB-C board until the end of the cable is easy to insert and remove.

    • Danger: Ensure that the USB-C charge cable is not plugged into power.

  4. Use the T5 screwdriver to fully reinstall the two T5 screws with the USB-C charge cable still in the port.

  5. Unplug the USB-C charge cable from the port.

Reinstall the following parts to complete reassembly:

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