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

Repair procedure with reassembly steps.

Before You Begin

Warning

Read Battery Safety and follow workspace and battery handling guidelines 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.

Reassembly

Important

If you’re installing a replacement MagSafe 3 board, remove the protective film.

  1. Position the MagSafe 3 board in the top case. Then use the 10–34 Ncm adjustable torque driver and 5IP bit to partially reinstall two 5IP screws (923-15328) into the MagSafe 3 board flange.

    • Caution: Don’t pinch the MagSafe 3 flex cable between the 5IP screws and the MagSafe 3 board.

    • Important: You’ll fully install the screws in step 5.

  2. Position the MagSafe 3 wedge in the top case. Check that the USB-C to MagSafe 3 cable isn’t plugged into power. Then connect the MagSafe 3 end of USB-C to MagSafe 3 cable into the MagSafe 3 port to align the MagSafe 3 board.

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

  3. Use the blue torque driver and the 3IP bit to partially reinstall the two 3IP screws (923-15327).

    • Important: You’ll fully install the screws in step 4.

  4. Use the flat end of the black stick to gently hold the MagSafe 3 board in place against the top case (1). Then use the blue torque driver to fully reinstall the two 3IP screws (923-15327) (2).

  5. Set the torque value on the adjustable torque driver to 22 Ncm. Then use the adjustable torque driver and 5IP bit to fully reinstall two 5IP screws (923-15328).

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

  7. Gently press the end of the MagSafe 3 flex cable to the connector on the logic board.

    • Caution: Ensure that you align the end of the flex cable with the connector.

  8. Position the L-shaped USB-C/MagSafe 3 cowling into place. Then use the blue torque driver and the 3IP bit to fully reinstall the three 3IP screws (923-15323).

Reinstall the following part to complete reassembly:

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