Sostituzione porta USB-C Retina MacBook 2016

Scritto Da: Adam O'Camb
  • Commenti: 79
Sostituzione porta USB-C Retina MacBook 2016

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Moderato

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25

Tempo Necessario

30 minuti - 1 ora

Introduzione

La porta USB-C del Retina MacBook 2016 è l'unica porta oltre al jack cuffie e può subire usura o danni nel tempo. Usa questa guida per sostituirla.

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    • Prima di procedere, scollega e spegni il tuo MacBook. Chiudi il display e appoggialo su una superficie morbida, con il lato superiore rivolto verso il basso.

    • Rimuovi le seguenti otto viti che fissano il case inferiore:

    • Due viti pentalobe P5 da 1,8 mm

    • Quattro viti pentalobe P5 da 2,9 mm

    • Due viti pentalobe P5 da 6,1 mm

    • Prendi nota dell'orientamento delle viti mentre le rimuovi: devono essere reinstallate con una leggera angolazione.

    • Durante questa riparazione, tieni traccia di ogni vite e assicurati che torni nel posto esatto per evitare di danneggiare il tuo dispositivo.

    IMPORTANT. You’re not removing the bottom, yet. This step is solely to separate the panel from its clips, permitting inside access.

    Chris Leeds -

    The screws go in tangent to the curve of the case. If you aren’t used to handling small hardware try turning the screw counterclockwise while you feel for the hole until you feel it drop, that means the threads have aligned. It takes only light finger torque when they are threaded correctly

    abscate -

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    • Inserisci le dita tra i due case partendo dal retro del MacBook, tra la cerniera dei due case.

    • Solleva leggermente il case inferiore per evitare di danneggiare i cavi che lo collegano al case superiore.

    • Mantenendo una presa salda, solleva costantemente finché i due case non si separano.

    • Potresti riscontrare molta resistenza nel sollevare il case inferiore. Se necessario, fai scorrere un plettro di apertura o un altro attrezzo di leva con sicurezza ESD lungo i bordi laterali del case inferiore per liberare le due clip di fissaggio nascoste.

    • Durante il rimontaggio, per riattaccare le clip premi saldamente vicino a entrambi i bordi laterali del case (vicino al punto in cui è inserito il plettro nella terza immagine) finché non senti le clip scattare in posizione.

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    • Tenendo il case inferiore in posizione, capovolgi con cautela il MacBook in modo che il logo Apple sia rivolto verso l'alto.

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    • Solleva il case e il display insieme dal bordo anteriore e solleva il tutto fino a un angolo di circa 45 °.

    • Può essere utile mantenere il MacBook aperto in questa posizione per il prossimo passo.

    This displays two black pics to prop up the MacBook, but the kit only includes one black pic.

    Kyle Swafford -

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    • Usa l'estremità piatta di un spudger per premere e tenere premuto il piccolo pulsante dorato 'disconnessione batteria'.

    • Se il LED di alimentazione è acceso, continuare a tenere premuto il pulsante fino a quando il LED si spegne, quindi rilasciare. Questo può richiedere fino a 10 secondi.

    • Se il LED non si accende, rilasciare il pulsante dopo 5-10 secondi. Premere e tenere premuto nuovamente per 5-10 secondi e rilasciare. Infine, premere e tenerlo premuto una terza volta per 5-10 secondi e rilasciare.

    • Questo passaggio assicura che il MacBook sia completamente spento e quindi ci si può lavorare con sicurezza.

    cannot turn on the led after replacing the new screen, even after following the turn on instructions upper…

    Laurent Pierre -

    on reassembly, I had to plug my laptop in to reactivate the LED light

    aaron_vandyke2003 -

    Does anyone know how to turn it back on..? I plugged the laptop in and saw the LED Light, but it won’t turn on

    mmcsorley -

    After reassembly I could not restart my MacBook using the power button or after SMC reset (shift-ctrl-option-pwr). I had to connect my MacBook to its charging cable to get the battery LED to re-illuminate. After that it was all normal.

    Richard Lovatt -

    It took a few minutes on the power adapter for my computer to turn on after it was reassembled.

    Luk Chl -

    mine doesnt turn on w anything, i forgot to click the buton to disconnect :_/

    cristian.campuzano -

    Same issue as above peeps. Followed ifixit directions verbatim and wasn't getting anything after screwing everything back in. Plugged in original 45W power block and waited, after few minutes battery LED came on and a min. or two after that, was able to get screen to turn on. Hope this helps somebody else.

    Brandon Elliott -

    May I ask how to get screen to turn on. I cannot get it work..

    Xiubo Zhang -

    For those whose Mac won't turn on.

    See step 16

    To reconnect this cable, first line up the metal bracket over the screw holes, then "PRESS DOWN" on the middle of the bracket.

    There is a connector under the bracket, which you can't see if you don't see under.

    Not having it in mind, you will not PRESS DOWN the middle of the bracket and there is no connect.

    hls2005 -

    Thank you @Xiubo Zhang - This solved my problem! Please everyone check this connector if you have trouble turning your Macbook on after replacing the battery.

    Miksu -

    There needs to be mention of procedure for getting the repaired MacBook to power up again after the repair is completed.

    I also am running into the issue described by others. MB will not come on again, even after being plugged into power and performing an SMC reset.

    Kinda stuck….

    Carlos Perez -

    Hi, I tried everything and my MacBook will not start up after replacing the bottom case with a battery installed. I decided to put back on the old case with the battery that needs servicing and it still will not power on. I am fairly experienced taking apart laptops I was an Apple service tech for 15 years. this has me baffalled. Any hints BTY the logic board does not show any power coming from the AC charger the power LED is not lit up

    eestern -

    I had trouble with this as well. What worked for me is to plug in power using the stock 29W USB C power brick that originally came with this Macbook. Trying other, lower powered, power adapters did not work. Use this advice with caution as there are multiple (i.e substantiated) comments that indicate that first power up should only be with a 5W adapter! So perhaps try this strict sequence: try with a 5W adapter, then and only then try with the 29W adapter. Or even slightly better, if everything else has completely failed, only then try full power 29W adapter.

    LexxOne -

    How long did you wait to get it power back on? I replaced my logic board and tried to connect the power charger but it doesnt still turn on.

    Herb -

    The easiest error to make when working on this motherboard if applying full voltage after re-assembly. According to the big A, the motherboard on these Macbooks need to be “woken up” with a 5 watt (phone size) charger. Applying the normal 29 watts may render your system unusable.

    Noah - Feb 18, 2021

    Hello Noah,

    It seems your remark is only valid for the 2015 and not the 2016 edition.

    David - Mar 3, 2021

    While it’s true that the internal documentation specifies this for a 2015, after frying 2 motherboards with a normal charger, I spoke with the engineers and they told me that this also applies to 2016 and 2017 macbook main logic boards. I say- It can’t hurt to try to wake them up with a 5 watt charger first! Please take 5 minutes to save your motherboard.

    Noah - Mar 4, 2021

    Noah -

    I plugged in my charger and the LED came on. The computer gets warm but the screen is not turning on. The keyboards doesn’t seem to respond to recovery options. Any suggestions?

    J'Trel Sapp -

    Hello in muy case the power LED does not go dark (off) . Holding more than 10 sec and nothing. Somebody?

    Flavio -

    The led light doesn’t turn off on mine either. Held for 10 sec 3 times and still on. How do I turn it off now? And will it damage the computer if I work on it with the light on?

    sfalba -

    Also, which way should the track pad flex cable face when reinstalling it?

    sfalba -

    When I try to restart, I see the battery symbol flash on the screen. It shows 100% (hooray?) but then never boots up.

    paul0 -

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    • Chiudi il MacBook e capovolgilo con cautela.

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    • Sollevandolo dal bordo anteriore, apri il case ad un angolo di circa 45 °.

    • Fai attenzione a non danneggiare i cavi a nastro che fissano ancora il case inferiore al MacBook.

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    • Usa delle pinzette per staccare il nastro che copre il connettore ZIF del cavo trackpad.

    Where can I find a replacement cable?

    John Comix -

    Just worked on one that was missing the tape from the factory, so yours may not have it either.

    maccentric -

    that cable got damaged, and now my macbook won't turn on anymore. Does this cable prevent the macbook from working?

    ITZ CRONOMO -

    I have the same issue. Th trackpad cable snapped while I was replacing the LCD screen. I have ordered a new cable from Amazon but I am not sure if that would cause the laptop to not power up (it's not power related)

    Raj Venkat -

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    • Usa un spudger per sollevare delicatamente l'aletta di fissaggio sul connettore ZIF del cavo trackpad.

    The small retainer flips up about 90 degrees from locked position

    abscate -

    The keyboard and trackpad don't work after the repair, what can I do? They don't even show up in System Report.

    bredelet -

    I found that the connector was not pushed enough in. Works now.

    bredelet -

    I flipped up the small retainer -- but when I tried to flip it down, it flew off. The tabs that mount the retainer are very small, and I couldn't get it back on. Left it out, taped down the cable.... and so far the computer, battery, and trackpad are working.

    Bessel Sphere -

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    • Scollega il cavo a nastro del trackpad dal trackpad tirandolo delicatamente attraverso la sua fessura nel telaio.

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    • Chiudi con cura il MacBook e capovolgilo ancora una volta, in modo che il logo Apple sia rivolto verso l'alto.

    • Sollevando dal bordo anteriore, solleva il case superiore / display fino a un angolo di circa 90 ° e disponilo contro qualcosa di solido in modo da non doverlo tenere.

    • Aggiungi un pezzo di nastro vicino al trackpad per fissare la parte del case per prevenire movimenti accidentali.

    • È possibile aprire completamente il MacBook e appoggiare entrambi i lati in orizzontale, ma ciò potrebbe danneggiare i cavi flessibili e non è consigliato.

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    • Rimuovi la singola vite Torx T5 da 2.9 mm che fissa il connettore della batteria alla scheda madre.

    From my experience it’s important to carefully press and hold the small button above left of the Battery Discharge label. Use a plastic spudger or finger tip. The illuminated yellow LED to the right will go off. I believe this discharges remaining electricity from logic board protecting it during repair.

    * I cannot find any documentation to support this, but I have damaged boards by not including this step.

    Chris Leeds -

    I don't know what guide your on, but step 6 of the guide to replacing the USB-C cable has you press this button (3 times even).

    maccentric -

    What is with the all plastic end of this cable that appears to just be glued right on top of its connector?

    Does the new one just stick back right on top?

    (In this photo it is the bottom side of the cable below the white water indicator sticker)

    Elizabeth Erkelens -

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    • Come ulteriore precauzione, è possibile scollegare fisicamente la batteria inserendo unplettro di isolamento batteria tra la scheda madre e il connettore della batteria.

    What happen if you don’t disconnect the battery? I didn’t and I saw smoke coming out when I connected the pad flex cable and the computer still started up

    DSANTIAGOSOY -

    If you don’t disconnect the battery you might accidentally short something on the logic board since power is still running through everything while you’re working on it. You can complete the repair without disconnecting the battery, but you risk accidentally breaking your logic board. It’s much safer to keep the battery disconnected while you’re working.

    Adam O'Camb -

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    • Svita le due viti che tengono ferma la staffa del cavo della porta USB C:

    • Una vite a croce Phillips #00 da 1,1 mm

    • Alcune varianti di questo modello potrebbero usare delle viti Tri-point Y00.

    • Una vite Torx T5 da 3,5 mm

    I’m at this point and the 1.1 mm Phillips #00 screw won’t budge and now I fear it could be stripped? Now what???

    Y'vonne Feeney -

    You could try to cover the tip of your screwdriver with a thin rubber glove to improve the grip on the screw while applying a little more downward force for the initial jolt. That might loosen the screw.

    Tobias Isakeit -

    The USB-C ribbon cable breaks very easily when being attached. Any particular tricks for ensuring that it won’t snap somewhere while being installed?

    bfg737 -

    With my iFixit screwdriver kit, these were Philips #000, not #00.

    Paul Nishikawa -

    This was #000 for me as well

    Adam Hupp -

    I was at the 1.1 mm and couldn't get it open with the 00. I ordered the 000 but it still won't budge. I tried the glove idea and as much pressure as I'm comfortable giving. I'm pretty sure the screw is stripped. Any ideas or advice or am I in trouble?

    johnny gutierrez -

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    • Usa la parte piatta di uno spudger per scollegare la staffa del cavo della porta USB C sollevandola dalla scheda madre.

    • Per ricollegare questo cavo, prima allinea la staffa in metallo coi fori delle viti, quindi premila al centro. Assicurati sia allineata correttamente, o potresti danneggiare il connettore.

    At re-assembling, when you reconnect this cable, pressing centre of metal plat is extremely important. You should feel tiny click when it connected properly. I encountered unrecognised external HDD and external monitor through USB-C even though charging in/out was OK, i.e failure of data transmission. I needed to re-open the back cover and pressed the metal plate again, then USB-C connection worked properly.

    Aki Mochi -

    After this step, I flipped the Macbook over once more and opened it up 90 degrees, supported on the back. Proceeded directly to step 25. Seems safer, those fragile connectors and flimsy cables give me heebie jeebies.

    maccentric -

    I endorse maccentric's comment above. I think it's better to remove the battery (carefully) with the logic board in place. I did that and the computer works fine after reassembly.

    In fact, I removed a couple more cables than this step, but got creeped out by the many delicate cables being moved, and user comments about failed disconnect and reconnect, so I skipped to step 25 lower down.

    Bessel Sphere -

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    • Usa uno spudger per ruotare verso l'alto l'aletta di bloccaggio del connettore ZIF della scheda della presa jack.

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    • Scollega il cavo a nastro della scheda della presa jack sfilandolo dal connettore ZIF.

    • Durante il rimontaggio, orienta il cavo a nastro in modo che la striscia bianca sia rivolta verso di te. Inserisci il cavo finché la linea bianca non sparisce sotto la presa.

    • A questo punto è possibile aprire il MacBook del tutto e appoggiarlo piatto su un tavolo senza causare danni a nessun cavo a nastro.

    Make sure at reassembly that you insert the ribbon cable in to the jack board fully. It seems to take an extra push. The white line should disappear when it is seated properly. I didn’t get it in all the way by a fraction of a mm and had no sound (internal speakers weren’t even recognized). Went back and seated the cable fully and sound was back.

    Timothy Dinkelman -

    I had that same problem, too.

    lyonmissions -

    Had the same problem, (no audio after reassembly) it did have the startup chime though.
    after re-seating the ribbon cable, it worked for a few days, but then nothing after waking up.
    not even the startup chime.
    Any body got pointers on how to check if i broke the cable or the board? (looks fine...)

    Christian Stanner -

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    • Usa delle pinzette per rimuovere il nastro nero che copre il connettore del cavo dello schermo.

    I won’t have my daughter’s MacBook with its banana encrusted USB-C port until she returns home during spring break — just doing some homework before then. But if the case can lie flat after the audio board ZIF cable is detached, why do you need to detach the display cable connector (Steps 19-24)? It seems that you could jump straight to Step 25 to replace the USB-C port and avoid those steps.

    John Conklin -

    Hi John, disconnecting the display cable is not necessary, but is recommended to avoid accidental damage to the cable during the rest of the procedure. If you feel confident in the safety of the cable then you can skip ahead. Good luck with the repair!

    Adam O'Camb -

    I skipped ahead to step 25 successfully by making a secure stand for the display and being careful to not strain cables. If you are decently motor skilled this saves you 15 minutes or so. Not recommended if you live with cats who love little screws to chase

    abscate -

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    • È possibile che l'aletta di bloccaggio in metallo si apra, restando incollata al nastro.

    • Se succede, usa la parte piatta di uno spudger per tenere ferma l'aletta di bloccaggio mentre rimuovi il nastro con le pinzette.

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    • Usa la parte piatta di uno spudger per ruotare verso l'alto l'aletta di bloccaggio sul connettore del cavo dello schermo.

    • Cerca di tenerla lontana dal nastro, o potrebbe richiudersi e rendere difficile la rimozione del cavo.

    I found it helpful to stick one of the triangular picks in between the table and the retaining flap to keep them separated.

    Kofi Kantanka -

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    • Fai scorrere attentamente la parte piatta di uno spudger sotto il cavo dello schermo per separarlo dall'adesivo che lo fissa alla copertura inferiore.

    • Stai attento a non danneggiare il cavo. Se l'adesivo è molto resistente, scalda la copertura sotto il cavo con un asciugacapelli o un iOpener per ammorbidire l'adesivo, quindi riprova.

    Great, another new fragile display cable to deal with. Thanks Apple.

    maccentric -

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    • Mantieni aperta l'aletta di bloccaggio

    • Scollega il cavo dello schermo sfilandolo delicatamente dalla sua presa.

    • Chiudi immediatamente l'aletta di bloccaggio. Mantienila chiusa durante la tua riparazione.

    • Durante il riassemblaggio, l'aletta deve restare chiusa quando reinfili il cavo. Ricordati di allineare il cavo con i contatti dorati rivolti verso il basso, assicurandoti che non si pieghi o schiacci, lo sentirai scattare quando sarà connesso.

    I’m pretty sure I understand the instructions here, but I had to think about it a little longer because “… must remain closed when the cable is reinserted during reassembly …” was not clear to me right away. The retaining flap I discovered, is super delicate, and hence my paranoia, so I wanted to point this out in case anyone else felt like me: ''''Is it correct to assume that your instructions could be interpreted as:

    “After disconnecting the cable, close the retaining flap for now to avoid damaging it. When reinstalling the cable, flip up the retaining flap once again, realign and slide the cable with gold contacts facing down.”

    I bent the USB-C corner of the lower case from a short drop onto laminate flooring, so in I went to shape it so the edge wouldn’t snag or scratch things. I am typing on my MacBook that received the body work.

    Thank you for your guidance!

    John Torquido -

    For @seriouslyjohn and anyone else who might be wondering: “the flap must remain closed when the cable is reinserted” means keep it closed. Do not reopen the flap to insert the cable; just insert it carefully while leaving the flap closed. I know it probably runs counter to the procedure you’re used to, but Apple’s documentation is very clear on this, and I have to think it’s for a reason. My advice is to follow the instructions as written and don’t try to reinterpret them ;) Congrats on a successful repair!

    Jeff Suovanen -

    Oops! I most definitely did NOT reinsert the cable into a closed connector. We can only wonder why Apple instructed this step to be counter-intuitive. I’ll pay closer attention to any weirdness that may arise, but the MacBook has been traveling and performing as it should; I’m going to avoid reopening the case, as easy as it is, until I have a good reason to do so. Thank you for replying and updating the guide!

    John Torquido -

    I would argue that you should NOT close the retaining flap. I followed the directions to the letter, and when I started up the MacBook, the display did not register since the I wasn’t able to reseed the cable fully without worrying about tearing the cable. I did hear the computer charging and saw that the keyboard lit up, so I knew the MacBook was working besides the display. I looked up another video on Youtube that left the retaining flap open when reinstalling, so I took apart the Macbook again and tried it that way, and IT WORKED! The cable wasn’t fully reseated with the retainer open and I’m not sure if that was my fault or not, but with the retainer flap open, it was easier to see that. My 2 cents. Good luck everyone!

    Sulmo Kim -

    I initially tried inserting the cable with the retaining flap closed (as described), however after completing reassembly the MacBook could be heard to start but without any display action (no backlight, no graphics - also tried resetting the SMC). Being suspicious of this step based on the comments above, I tried re-inserting the cable with the retaining flap open before subsequently closing the flap. It may have just been my perception but insertion with the retaining flap open certainly appeared to result in a more robust mating of cable and connector. After reassembly and reset of the SMC I at least saw backlight action although no graphics still. A subsequent boot into to diagnostics mode resulted in the graphics coming to life.

    Maybe my re-insertion while the retaining flap was closed was not quite correct (although I was certainly trying to be careful), but my experience was that success was achieved making the cable insertion while the retaining flap was open.

    Paul Richards -

    It is kind of nice that I don't have to worry about that. The screen cable is literally plug & play. Super easy.

    lyonmissions -

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    • Separa la copertura superiore dal gruppo della copertura inferiore.

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    • Rimuovi le due viti a croce Phillips # 00 da 2,5 mm che fissano la porta USB-C.

    I didn’t notice this when removing the USB-C port, but it seems to be a little loose under the screws. I have another MacBook of the same vintage and found that its USB-C port also has a little movement when a cable is plugged in. Not much movement, just a little.

    woikelaw -

    I missed this comment when I did this job but observed the same

    No apparent effect on function

    abscate -

    It would have been a help to have pointed out that actually folding the end of this ribbon cable at the USB C end, as shown in your pictures, before attaching it will help to prevent the cable breaking at one of its inner corners while being installed.

    bfg737 -

    As with my comment above, for me, these were #000 not #00. Other than that, if you work slowly and deliberately, you will find the right angle. It does go in without any force, but you have to find the right way.

    Paul Nishikawa -

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    • Usa delle pinzette per sollevare la porta USB-C appena sopra le viti della cerniera.

    • Far scorrere la porta verso l'alto e sopra la cerniera dello schermo per rimuoverla.

    • C'è molto poco spazio quando si rimuove e si installa la porta USB-C. Se non c'è abbastanza spazio, non forzare. Provare a rimuovere le viti della cerniera dello schermo e spostare le cerniere per guadagnare un po' di spazio, se necessario.

    Successful completion of USBC in 20 minutes with following notes

    1 the replacement part has to have the ribbon folded to match the original or will it foul the display case large screw. You know this when you can’t put the two big Pentalobe screws in on the final case install

    2 my USBC part looks identical to the original, but the port has some motion even with the screws tight. I’m wondering about this a bit. I’m confident I did not cross thread the screws.

    i measure the thickness of the original USB C port board at the two Phillips screws as 325 microns +_25 umicrons

    abscate -

    I found the same problem with the new part moving a lot after installation even with the screws tight, and realised the problem is the new part does not come with the black rubber seal that goes around the connector (you can see it in pic 3 step 25). I moved that across from the old part to the new one and now it seems very tight.

    Gabriele Nicotra -

    Step 25 only has one pic

    John M -

    He means 3rd pic of step 26.

    dmjenks -

    If you are removing the screen (to replace the top case, for example), do this step afterwards. It is much easier this way.

    maccentric -

    No luck, the port seems to be wedged in behind the computer’s hinge. But you need to remove USBC port BEFORE you remove the display. Soooooooo any other tips?

    The screws on the hinge aren’t in the way, it’s hitting right up near the edge of the computer itself.

    John M -

    remove the two screws under the rubber piece to disconnect the display. I didn’t have to completely remove it, just enough to slide the pieces in and out

    Seth Ferguson -

    totally worked! saved me about $550 doing it myself so you have my eternal gratitude

    Seth Ferguson -

    I found it impossible to remove the USB type C port during this step and instead continued with the next 2 steps and after separating the display found that the USB type C port was effortlessly removed……hope that helps someone

    Steve Harris -

    I think it’s a pretty $@$*!& tutorial. Sorry to be blunt.

    It is essentially missing about 3 final steps that show the replacement piece so one can appreciate it.

    I read the tutorial, thought it’s all clear and then bought the piece except it was an incomplete piece. Since the tutorial is missing the last three steps, I could not judge the piece and essentially got lured buying an incomplete piece.

    Mark Schira -

    I don’t understand why here in this picture it looks like the black ribbon is turning away from the port but for the piece I bought, die black ribbon goes in the same direction as the port: Retina MacBook 2016 Teardown .

    Miriam Guth -

Conclusione

Per riassemblare il dispositivo, segui queste istruzioni in ordine inverso.

Autore

Adam O'Camb

Membro da: 11/04/15

195052 Reputazione

5 commenti

After replacing the USB-C port and plugged the computer into the charger, I did not hear the usual tone that lets me know that it is charging. I decided to leave it plugged in to see what happens. I also did SMC clear (Shift + Control + Option + Power) for good measure, but that did not appear to make a difference. After several minutes of charging, it made a tone, flashed a battery symbol on the screen, then booted.

woikelaw -

An update from my USB-C replacement: it turns out that the USB-C replacement did not fix my MacBook. I found that if I powered it down then plugged it into the charger, it will charge.

woikelaw -

Hi guys! I have a question about this. I have one usb c on my macbook pro 2016 TB that is not working properly. Sometimes I'm able to charge my macbook and sometimes not. In additional I cant use it to transfer data (backup my iPhone and so on). Also, i noticed that my battery is draining a lot with my mac turned off. It might be the case to change the IO board, or it could be worse than that?

Is there any correlation between this usb issue and the battery?

Appreciate your help

Andre.

André Bezerra -

This repair worked great. The replacement USB-C port fits a little loose with the screws down tight, but maybe it’s designed that way. I had to hold the power down for what felt like a very long minute until it booted back up. Everything works and it’s charging! The fixit tool kit was a life safer.

Greg Zimmerman -

It is very easy to break the USB -C ribbon cable while installing it. Does anyone have any particular advice for doing this without breaking the cable?

bfg737 -