Mac Studio (2022) Front USB-C Ports

Before You Begin

Remove the following parts before you begin:

Tools

  • Nylon probe (black stick)

  • Torque driver (green, 0.45 kgf cm)

  • Torx T3 half-moon bit

  • Torx T3 screwdriver

  • Torx T5 screwdriver

  • USB-C charge cable

Removal

  1. Place the computer so the back ports are facing you.

  2. Use the T5 screwdriver to fully loosen the T5 screw on the front USB-C bracket. Remove the bracket and save it for reassembly.

    • Note: The T5 screw is captive and stays attached to the front USB-C bracket.

  3. Use the T3 screwdriver to remove the two T3 screws (923-07105) from the front USB-C ports connector cowling.

  4. Remove the front USB-C ports connector cowling and save it for reassembly.

  5. Use the flat end of the black stick to lift the end of the front USB-C flex cable off the connector.

  6. Stand the computer on its front with the back ports facing up.

  7. Use the T5 screwdriver to remove the two T5 screws (923-07093) from the front USB-C ports.

  8. Lift the front USB-C ports out of the housing.

Reassembly

  1. Insert the front USB-C ports into the openings in the housing.

  2. Use the T5 screwdriver to partially reinstall the two T5 screws (923-07093) into the front USB-C ports.

  3. Align the two pins on the front USB-C bracket with the two holes in the front USB-C ports. Use the T5 screwdriver to partially reinstall the captive T5 screw on the bracket.

  4. Position the computer as shown.

  5. Plug both ends of the USB-C charge cable into the front USB-C ports (1) to ensure front USB-C ports alignment. Adjust the alignment of the USB-C ports until both ends of the USB-C charge cable are easy to insert and remove.

  6. Use the T5 screwdriver to fully reinstall the two T5 screws (2) into the front USB-C ports and the captive T5 screw (3) into the front USB-C bracket.

  7. Rotate the computer so the back ports are facing you.

  8. Press the end of the front USB-C flex cable to the connector.

  9. Position the front USB-C ports connector cowling over the end of the front USB-C flex cable.

  10. Use the green torque driver and Torx T3 half-moon bit to reinstall the two T3 screws (923-07105) into the cowling.

Reinstall the following parts to complete reassembly:

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