This is [product|IF188-154|the audio board|new_window=true]. It's also the board where the touch ID/power button connects. It's a super common point for liquid damage. [br]
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It's very easy to replace the whole board, but Touch ID is more complicated if that was damaged (and I suspect it may have been, even if just the connector). You can use the [guide|142672|Audio board replacement guide|new_window=true] to get a better look at the whole area.
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It's very easy to replace the whole board, but Touch ID is more complicated if that was damaged (and I suspect it may have been, even if just the connector). It's paired to your logic board, so installing a new button won't get Touch ID back unless Apple is the one that does the repair. You can use the [guide|142672|Audio board replacement guide|new_window=true] to get a better look at the whole area.
This is [product|IF188-154|the audio board|new_window=true]. It's also the board where the touch ID/power button connects. It's a super common point for liquid damage. [br]
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It's very easy to replace the whole board, but Touch ID is more complicated if that was damaged (and I suspect it may have been, even if just the connector). You can use the [guide|142672|Audio board replacement guide|new_window=true] to get a better look at the whole area.