MacBook Pro (14-inch PROLED XDR, M5 Pro or M5 Max) Fans 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 5IP 44 mm half-moon bit

  • Torx Plus 5IP 50 mm bit

Important

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

  • The steps in this procedure are for the removal of both fans. However, you can replace each fan separately.

Removal

  1. Use the flat end of the black stick to gently peel the left and right fan flex cables from the keyboard backlight.

    • Caution: Don’t damage the polyester film for the keyboard backlight. If the film is damaged, the keyboard backlight will need to be replaced.

  2. Use the 10–34 Ncm adjustable torque driver and 5IP 50 mm bit to remove eight 5IP screws from the fans.

    • Six screws (923-15338) (1)

    • Two screws (923-15324) (2)

  3. Remove the fans from the top case.

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