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MacBook Pro 16" Late 2023 Trackpad Replacement

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  1. MacBook Pro 16" Late 2023 Trackpad Replacement, Prepare your MacBook for disassembly: paso 1, imagen 1 de 3 MacBook Pro 16" Late 2023 Trackpad Replacement, Prepare your MacBook for disassembly: paso 1, imagen 2 de 3 MacBook Pro 16" Late 2023 Trackpad Replacement, Prepare your MacBook for disassembly: paso 1, imagen 3 de 3
    • Allow your MacBook's battery to drain below 10% before starting this repair. A charged battery may catch fire if damaged during the repair.

    • Fully shut down your MacBook, close the lid, and flip it over. Keep the lid closed until you've physically disconnected the battery.

    • Unplug the MagSafe cable and any accessories connected to your MacBook.

  2. MacBook Pro 16" Late 2023 Trackpad Replacement, Unfasten the lower case: paso 2, imagen 1 de 2 MacBook Pro 16" Late 2023 Trackpad Replacement, Unfasten the lower case: paso 2, imagen 2 de 2
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    • Completely power off and unplug your MacBook Pro before you start. Close the screen and flip the entire laptop upside-down.

    • Use a P5 Pentalobe driver to remove eight screws securing the lower case:

    • Four 9.2 mm screws

    • Four 5 mm screws

    • Throughout this repair, keep track of each screw and make sure it goes back exactly where it came from to avoid damaging your device.

  3. MacBook Pro 16" Late 2023 Trackpad Replacement, Unclip the lower case: paso 3, imagen 1 de 2 MacBook Pro 16" Late 2023 Trackpad Replacement, Unclip the lower case: paso 3, imagen 2 de 2
    • Press a suction handle into place near the front edge of the lower case, between the screw holes.

    • Pull up on the suction handle to create a small gap under the lower case.

  4. MacBook Pro 16" Late 2023 Trackpad Replacement, Release the lower case's right clips: paso 4, imagen 1 de 3 MacBook Pro 16" Late 2023 Trackpad Replacement, Release the lower case's right clips: paso 4, imagen 2 de 3 MacBook Pro 16" Late 2023 Trackpad Replacement, Release the lower case's right clips: paso 4, imagen 3 de 3
    • Insert an opening pick into the gap you just created.

    • Slide the opening pick around the nearest corner and then halfway up the side of the MacBook Pro.

    • This releases the first of the hidden clips securing the lower case. You should feel and hear the clip pop free.

  5. MacBook Pro 16" Late 2023 Trackpad Replacement, Release the rear cover's left clips: paso 5, imagen 1 de 3 MacBook Pro 16" Late 2023 Trackpad Replacement, Release the rear cover's left clips: paso 5, imagen 2 de 3 MacBook Pro 16" Late 2023 Trackpad Replacement, Release the rear cover's left clips: paso 5, imagen 3 de 3
    • Repeat the previous step on the other side, using an opening pick to to release the second clip.

  6. MacBook Pro 16" Late 2023 Trackpad Replacement, Release the sliding clips: paso 6, imagen 1 de 3 MacBook Pro 16" Late 2023 Trackpad Replacement, Release the sliding clips: paso 6, imagen 2 de 3 MacBook Pro 16" Late 2023 Trackpad Replacement, Release the sliding clips: paso 6, imagen 3 de 3
    • Sliding clips along the back edge of the MacBook further secure the lower case. Separating these clips may require a lot of force—consider using gloves to protect your hands from the sharp edges of the lower case.

    • Firmly pull the lower case away from the back edge, one corner at a time, to disengage the sliding clips.

    • Keep the lower case flat to the MacBook. Don't pull upward until it's completely separated.

  7. MacBook Pro 16" Late 2023 Trackpad Replacement, Remove the lower case: paso 7, imagen 1 de 3 MacBook Pro 16" Late 2023 Trackpad Replacement, Remove the lower case: paso 7, imagen 2 de 3 MacBook Pro 16" Late 2023 Trackpad Replacement, Remove the lower case: paso 7, imagen 3 de 3
    • Remove the lower case.

    • To reinstall the lower case:

    • Set it in place and align the sliding clips near the screen hinge. Press down and slide the cover toward the hinge. It should stop sliding as the clips engage.

    • When the sliding clips are fully engaged and the lower case looks correctly aligned, press down firmly on the lower case to engage the four hidden clips underneath. You should feel and hear them snap into place.

  8. MacBook Pro 16" Late 2023 Trackpad Replacement, Disconnect the battery board: paso 8, imagen 1 de 3 MacBook Pro 16" Late 2023 Trackpad Replacement, Disconnect the battery board: paso 8, imagen 2 de 3 MacBook Pro 16" Late 2023 Trackpad Replacement, Disconnect the battery board: paso 8, imagen 3 de 3
    • Peel back any tape covering the battery board data cable connector on the logic board.

  9. MacBook Pro 16" Late 2023 Trackpad Replacement: paso 9, imagen 1 de 2 MacBook Pro 16" Late 2023 Trackpad Replacement: paso 9, imagen 2 de 2
    • Use a spudger to gently pry up the locking flap on the ZIF connector for the battery board data cable.

  10. MacBook Pro 16" Late 2023 Trackpad Replacement: paso 10, imagen 1 de 2 MacBook Pro 16" Late 2023 Trackpad Replacement: paso 10, imagen 2 de 2
    • Disconnect the battery board data cable by sliding it out from its socket on the logic board.

  11. MacBook Pro 16" Late 2023 Trackpad Replacement, Unfasten the trackpad cable bracket: paso 11, imagen 1 de 1
    • Use a T3 Torx driver to remove the two 2.1 mm‑long screws securing the trackpad cable bracket to the logic board.

  12. MacBook Pro 16" Late 2023 Trackpad Replacement, Remove the trackpad cable bracket: paso 12, imagen 1 de 2 MacBook Pro 16" Late 2023 Trackpad Replacement, Remove the trackpad cable bracket: paso 12, imagen 2 de 2
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    • Use tweezers, or your fingers, to remove the trackpad cable bracket.

  13. MacBook Pro 16" Late 2023 Trackpad Replacement, Disconnect the trackpad cable: paso 13, imagen 1 de 2 MacBook Pro 16" Late 2023 Trackpad Replacement, Disconnect the trackpad cable: paso 13, imagen 2 de 2
    • Use the flat end of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the trackpad cable's press connector from the logic board.

    • To re-attach press connectors like this one, carefully align and press down on one side until it clicks into place, then repeat on the other side. Do not press down on the middle. If the connector is misaligned, the pins can bend, causing permanent damage.

  14. MacBook Pro 16" Late 2023 Trackpad Replacement, Reposition the trackpad cable: paso 14, imagen 1 de 2 MacBook Pro 16" Late 2023 Trackpad Replacement, Reposition the trackpad cable: paso 14, imagen 2 de 2
    • The trackpad cable is lightly adhered to the frame.

    • Peel the trackpad cable away from the device, making sure to separate the adhesive.

  15. MacBook Pro 16" Late 2023 Trackpad Replacement, Disconnect the battery board: paso 15, imagen 1 de 2 MacBook Pro 16" Late 2023 Trackpad Replacement, Disconnect the battery board: paso 15, imagen 2 de 2
    • Peel back any tape covering the battery board data cable connector under the large pancake screw.

  16. MacBook Pro 16" Late 2023 Trackpad Replacement: paso 16, imagen 1 de 2 MacBook Pro 16" Late 2023 Trackpad Replacement: paso 16, imagen 2 de 2
    • Use a spudger to gently pry up the locking flap on the ZIF connector for the battery board data cable.

  17. MacBook Pro 16" Late 2023 Trackpad Replacement: paso 17, imagen 1 de 2 MacBook Pro 16" Late 2023 Trackpad Replacement: paso 17, imagen 2 de 2
    • Disconnect the battery board data cable by sliding it out from its socket on the battery board.

  18. MacBook Pro 16" Late 2023 Trackpad Replacement, Remove the data cable: paso 18, imagen 1 de 2 MacBook Pro 16" Late 2023 Trackpad Replacement, Remove the data cable: paso 18, imagen 2 de 2
    • The battery board data cable is lightly adhered to the device.

    • Slide blunt nose tweezers under areas with adhesive to separate the cable from the device.

    • Remove the battery board data cable.

  19. MacBook Pro 16" Late 2023 Trackpad Replacement, Unfasten the battery connector: paso 19, imagen 1 de 1
    • Use a T5 Torx driver to remove the 4 mm pancake screw securing the battery power connector.

  20. MacBook Pro 16" Late 2023 Trackpad Replacement, Disconnect the battery connector: paso 20, imagen 1 de 3 MacBook Pro 16" Late 2023 Trackpad Replacement, Disconnect the battery connector: paso 20, imagen 2 de 3 MacBook Pro 16" Late 2023 Trackpad Replacement, Disconnect the battery connector: paso 20, imagen 3 de 3
    • Use the flat end of your spudger to lift the battery connector away from the battery board, disconnecting the battery.

    • Lift the connector high enough that it doesn't accidentally make contact during the repair, but no more than 45 degrees to prevent damaging its hinge.

    • For added safety, place a barrier, such as a piece of a playing card, between the connector and board.

  21. MacBook Pro 16" Late 2023 Trackpad Replacement, Unfasten the trackpad: paso 21, imagen 1 de 2 MacBook Pro 16" Late 2023 Trackpad Replacement, Unfasten the trackpad: paso 21, imagen 2 de 2
    • Use a T5 Torx driver to remove the 13 screws securing the trackpad assembly:

    • Ten 5 mm screws

    • Three 5.8 mm screws

    • These screws all look similar—be careful not to mix them up.

    • Adding a little blue threadlocker to the screw threads during reassembly can help prevent the screws from working themselves loose over time.

    • Install the screws loosely at first, and then check the trackpad alignment before tightening them down.

  22. MacBook Pro 16" Late 2023 Trackpad Replacement, Remove the trackpad: paso 22, imagen 1 de 3 MacBook Pro 16" Late 2023 Trackpad Replacement, Remove the trackpad: paso 22, imagen 2 de 3 MacBook Pro 16" Late 2023 Trackpad Replacement, Remove the trackpad: paso 22, imagen 3 de 3
    • Swing the display open slightly, but keep the MacBook upside-down. The trackpad assembly should separate and lay flat on the display.

    • As you remove the trackpad assembly, be very careful not to lose the nine small metal washers resting on the screw posts. (They will fly off and get lost with very little provocation.)

    • Carefully feed the trackpad's ribbon cable through its slot in the frame.

  23. MacBook Pro 16" Late 2023 Trackpad Replacement: paso 23, imagen 1 de 3 MacBook Pro 16" Late 2023 Trackpad Replacement: paso 23, imagen 2 de 3 MacBook Pro 16" Late 2023 Trackpad Replacement: paso 23, imagen 3 de 3
    • Remove the trackpad.

    • Make sure your new trackpad has a ribbon cable installed before reassembly. If necessary, transfer the old cable, or install the one your new trackpad came with.

    • Before installing your trackpad, make sure all nine washers are in place:

    • Four rectangular washers

    • Five circular washers

Conclusión

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our MacBook Pro 16" Late 2023 Answers community for help.

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