MacBook Air (M2, 2022) Display

Before You Begin

Remove the following parts before you begin:

Tools

  • Adjustable torque driver (0.3-1.2 Nm)

  • Adjustable torque driver (10-34 Ncm)

  • Nylon probe (black stick)

  • Torque driver (blue, 0.65 kgf cm)

  • Torx Plus 3IP 25 mm bit

  • Torx Plus 8IP 25 mm bit

  • Torx T3 half-moon bit

Caution

  • This procedure requires System Configuration. After you’ve completed all removal and reassembly steps, learn how to initiate the System Configuration process.

  • If you’re installing a replacement display, you must also install a replacement lid angle sensor.

Removal

  1. Open the display. Then place the computer on the edge of the table with the display hanging down.

  2. Insert the 3IP bit into the 10-34 Ncm adjustable torque driver. Then use the adjustable torque driver and 3IP bit to remove the two 3IP screws (923-07285) from the display flex cables cowling (1).

  3. Use the black stick to lift the ends of the display and camera flex cables off the connectors (2).

  4. Insert the Torx T3 bit into the blue torque driver. Then use the blue torque driver and Torx T3 bit to remove the two T3 screws (923-07277) from the lid angle sensor/audio board connector cowling.

  5. Remove the lid angle sensor/audio board connector cowling and save it for reassembly.

  6. Lift the end of the lid angle sensor flex cable off the connector (1).

  7. Loosen the adhesive and peel the lid angle sensor flex cable from the audio board (2).

  8. Insert the 8IP bit into the 0.3-1.2 Nm adjustable torque driver. Then use the adjustable torque driver and 8IP bit to remove the six 8IP screws (923-07286) from the left and right display hinges.

  9. Open the display fully. Then lift the display at the angle shown to remove it from the top case. Ensure that the display hinge covers clear the edge of the top case.

Reassembly

  1. Position the display on the top case.

    • Note: The display includes the display and camera flex cables.

  2. Position the display and camera flex cables inside the top case.

  3. Insert the 8IP bit into the 0.3-1.2 Nm adjustable torque driver. Then use the adjustable torque driver and 8IP bit to partially reinstall the six 8IP screws (923-07286) into the right and left display hinge covers in the order shown.

  4. Close the display and adjust it until it’s flush with the top case.

  5. Keep the 8IP bit in the 0.3-1.2 Nm adjustable torque driver. Set the torque value to 0.6 Nm.

  6. Use the 0.3-1.2 Nm adjustable torque driver and 8IP bit to fully reinstall the six 8IP screws in the right and left display hinge covers in the order shown.

  7. Press the ends of the display and camera flex cables to the connectors (1).

  8. Insert the 3IP bit into the 10-34 Ncm adjustable torque driver. Set the torque value to 11.5 Ncm.

  9. Use the adjustable torque driver and 3IP bit to reinstall the two 3IP screws (923-07285) into the display flex cables cowling (2).

    • Important

      • If you're installing a replacement display, install a replacement lid angle sensor. Then reinstall the remaining parts to complete reassembly.

      • If you're reinstalling the existing display, continue to step 10.

  10. Press the end of the lid angle sensor flex cable to the connector (1).

  11. Use the flat end of the black stick to adhere the lid angle sensor flex cable to the audio board (2).

  12. Position the lid angle sensor cable/audio board connector cowling over the end of the lid angle sensor flex cable.

  13. Insert the Torx T3 bit into the blue torque driver. Then use the blue torque driver and Torx T3 bit to reinstall the two T3 screws (923-07277) into the lid angle sensor cable/audio board connector cowling.

Reinstall the following parts to complete reassembly:

Important

After you’ve completed all removal and reassembly steps, learn how to initiate the System Configuration process.

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