MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2023) Audio Board

Before You Begin

Remove the following parts before you begin:

Tools

  • Adjustable torque driver (10–34 Ncm)

  • EarPods with 3.5 mm headphone plug

  • Torx T5 bit

Removal

  1. Use the 10–34 Ncm adjustable torque driver and T5 bit to remove the short T5 screw (923-06936) (1) and the long T5 screw (923-06937) (2) from the audio board.

  2. Lift the audio board out of the top case.

Reassembly

  1. Position the audio board in the top case.

  2. Set the torque value of the 10–34 Ncm adjustable torque driver to 11.5 Ncm.

  3. Use the 10–34 Ncm adjustable torque driver and T5 bit to partially reinstall the short T5 screw (923-06936) (1) and the long T5 screw (923-06937) (2) into the audio board.

  4. Plug the EarPods into the 3.5 mm headphone jack to ensure audio board alignment. Adjust the alignment of the audio board until the plug is easy to insert and remove.

  5. Use the 10–34 Ncm adjustable torque driver and T5 bit to fully reinstall the two T5 screws. Then unplug the EarPods.

Reinstall the following parts to complete reassembly:

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