MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2023) MagSafe 3 Board

Before You Begin

Remove the following parts before you begin:

Tools

  • Adjustable torque driver (10–34 Ncm)

  • Nylon probe (black stick)

  • Torx Plus 2IP bit

  • Torx T5 bit

  • USB-C to MagSafe 3 cable

Removal

  1. Use the 10–34 Ncm adjustable torque driver and 2IP bit to fully loosen the two 2IP set screws (923-06958) in the top case.

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

  2. Use the 10–34 Ncm adjustable torque driver and T5 bit 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 10–34 Ncm adjustable torque driver and T5 bit to partially reinstall the two T5 screws (923-06959) (1).

  3. Use the 10–34 Ncm adjustable torque driver and 2IP bit to partially reinstall the two 2IP set screws (923-06958) into the top case (2).

  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 is not plugged into power.

  5. Set the torque value of the 10–34 Ncm adjustable torque driver to 22 Ncm. Then use the adjustable torque driver and T5 bit to fully reinstall the two T5 screws (1).

  6. Set the torque value of the 10–34 Ncm adjustable torque driver to 10 Ncm. Then use the adjustable 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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