MacBook Pro (14-inch PROLED XDR, M5 Pro or M5 Max) Vent/Antenna Module 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 part before you begin:

Tools

  • Adjustable torque driver (10–34 Ncm)

  • Antenna tool

  • ESD-safe tweezers

  • Nylon probe (black stick)

  • Pentalobe PL1.1 44 mm half-moon bit

  • Torque driver (blue, 0.65 kgf cm)

  • Torx Plus 3IP 44 mm half-moon bit

  • Torx Plus 5IP 50 mm bit

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 and 3IP bit to remove four 3IP screws (923-15322) from the FaceTime camera/embedded DisplayPort cowling. Remove the cowling and save it for reassembly.

  2. Use the antenna tool to lift the end of one antenna coaxial cable off the connector. Then repeat the process on the other two antenna coaxial cables.

  3. Use the adjustable torque driver (10–34 Ncm) and 5IP bit to remove the six 5IP screws from the vent/antenna module.

    • Four 5IP screws (923-15343) (1)

    • Two 5IP screws (923-15325) (2)

  4. Use the blue torque driver and the PL1.1 bit to remove 10 PL1.1 screws (923-15348) from the vent/antenna module.

  5. Lift the vent/antenna module out of the top case.

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