MacBook Pro (14-inch PROLED XDR, M5 Pro or M5 Max) MagSafe 3 Board Removal

Repair procedure with removal steps.

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

  • Adjustable torque driver (10–34 Ncm)

  • ESD-safe tweezers

  • Nylon probe (black stick)

  • Torque driver (blue, 0.65 kgf cm)

  • Torx Plus 3IP 44 mm half-moon bit

  • Torx Plus 5IP 50 mm bit

  • USB-C to MagSafe 3 cable

Note: The tools list includes tools needed for removal and reassembly. Refer to a full list of tools required for all repairs.

Removal

  1. Use the blue torque driver to remove three 3IP screws (923-15323) from the L-shaped USB-C/MagSafe 3 cowling. Then remove the cowling and save it for reassembly.

  2. Use the blue torque driver and 3IP bit to remove two 3IP screws (923-15327) from the MagSafe 3 wedge.

  3. Disconnect the MagSafe 3 flex cable connector.

  4. Use the adjustable torque driver and 5IP bit to remove the two 5IP screws (923-15328) from the MagSafe 3 board.

  5. Loosen the MagSafe 3 wedge with a black stick. Then remove the wedge and set it aside for reuse.

  6. Remove the MagSafe 3 board from the top case.

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