MacBook Pro (14-inch PROLED XDR, M5 Pro or M5 Max) USB-C Boards Reassembly

Before You Begin

Warning

Read Battery Safety and follow workspace and battery handling guidelines before you begin.

Tools

  • Adjustable torque driver (10–34 Ncm)

  • Torx Plus 5IP 50 mm bit

  • USB-C charge cable

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

Important

  • The images in this procedure show the removal of only one USB-C board. However, the procedure is the same for all USB-C boards.

  • In some cases, the flex cable on a replacement USB-C board may look narrower than the flex cable on the USB-C board you removed. This is expected, and you can proceed with installing the replacement part.

Reassembly

  1. Position the USB-C board in the top case.

  2. Use the 10–34 Ncm adjustable torque driver and 5IP bit to partially reinstall two 5IP screws (923-15344) into the USB-C board.

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

  3. Plug one end of the USB-C charge cable into the port to ensure USB-C board alignment. Adjust the alignment of the USB-C board until the end of the cable is easy to insert and remove.

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

  4. Set the torque value on the adjustable torque driver to 11.5 Ncm.

  5. Use the adjustable torque driver and 5IP bit to fully reinstall the two 5IP screws.

  6. Unplug the USB-C charge cable from the port.

Reinstall the following parts to complete reassembly:

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