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MacBook Pro 16" 2021 MagSafe Port Replacement

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  1. MacBook Pro 16" 2021 MagSafe Port Replacement, Unfasten the lower case: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 MacBook Pro 16" 2021 MagSafe Port Replacement, Unfasten the lower case: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
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    • Completely power off and unplug your MacBook Pro before you start. Close the display and flip the entire laptop upside-down.

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

    • Four 9.1 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.

  2. MacBook Pro 16" 2021 MagSafe Port Replacement, Unclip the lower case: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 MacBook Pro 16" 2021 MagSafe Port Replacement, Unclip the lower case: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • 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.

  3. MacBook Pro 16" 2021 MagSafe Port Replacement, Release the rear cover's right clips: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 MacBook Pro 16" 2021 MagSafe Port Replacement, Release the rear cover's right clips: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 MacBook Pro 16" 2021 MagSafe Port Replacement, Release the rear cover's right clips: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • 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.

  4. MacBook Pro 16" 2021 MagSafe Port Replacement, Release the rear cover's left clips: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 MacBook Pro 16" 2021 MagSafe Port Replacement, Release the rear cover's left clips: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 MacBook Pro 16" 2021 MagSafe Port Replacement, Release the rear cover's left clips: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Repeat the previous step on the other side, using an opening pick to to release the second clip.

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    • Pull firmly to slide the lower case towards the front edge of the MacBook (away from the hinge area) to separate the last of the clips securing the lower case.

    • Pull first at one corner, then the other.

    • Pull to the side—not up.

    • This may require a lot of force.

  6. MacBook Pro 16" 2021 MagSafe Port Replacement, Remove the lower case: crwdns2935265:06crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 MacBook Pro 16" 2021 MagSafe Port Replacement, Remove the lower case: crwdns2935265:06crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 MacBook Pro 16" 2021 MagSafe Port Replacement, Remove the lower case: crwdns2935265:06crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Remove the lower case.

    • To reinstall the lower case:

    • Set it in place and align the sliding clips near the display 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.

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    MacBook Pro 16" 2021 MagSafe Port Replacement, Disconnect the battery board: crwdns2935265:07crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 MacBook Pro 16" 2021 MagSafe Port Replacement, Disconnect the battery board: crwdns2935265:07crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 MacBook Pro 16" 2021 MagSafe Port Replacement, Disconnect the battery board: crwdns2935265:07crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Peel back any tape covering the battery board data cable connector on the logic board.

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    • Use a spudger to gently pry up the locking flap on the ZIF connector for the battery board data cable.

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    • Disconnect the battery board data cable by sliding it out from its socket on the logic board.

  10. MacBook Pro 16" 2021 MagSafe Port Replacement, Unfasten the trackpad cable bracket: crwdns2935265:010crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Use a T3 Torx driver to remove the two 2.1 mm‑long screws securing the trackpad cable bracket to the logic board.

  11. MacBook Pro 16" 2021 MagSafe Port Replacement, Remove the trackpad cable bracket: crwdns2935265:011crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 MacBook Pro 16" 2021 MagSafe Port Replacement, Remove the trackpad cable bracket: crwdns2935265:011crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Use tweezers, or your fingers, to remove the trackpad cable bracket.

  12. MacBook Pro 16" 2021 MagSafe Port Replacement, Disconnect the trackpad cable: crwdns2935265:012crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 MacBook Pro 16" 2021 MagSafe Port Replacement, Disconnect the trackpad cable: crwdns2935265:012crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • 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.

  13. MacBook Pro 16" 2021 MagSafe Port Replacement, Reposition the trackpad cable: crwdns2935265:013crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 MacBook Pro 16" 2021 MagSafe Port Replacement, Reposition the trackpad cable: crwdns2935265:013crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • The trackpad cable is lightly adhered to the frame.

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

  14. MacBook Pro 16" 2021 MagSafe Port Replacement, Disconnect the battery board: crwdns2935265:014crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 MacBook Pro 16" 2021 MagSafe Port Replacement, Disconnect the battery board: crwdns2935265:014crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Peel back any tape covering the battery board data cable connector under the large pancake screw.

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    • Use a spudger to gently pry up the locking flap on the ZIF connector for the battery board data cable.

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    • Disconnect the battery board data cable by sliding it out from its socket on the battery board.

  17. MacBook Pro 16" 2021 MagSafe Port Replacement, Remove the data cable: crwdns2935265:017crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 MacBook Pro 16" 2021 MagSafe Port Replacement, Remove the data cable: crwdns2935265:017crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • 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.

  18. MacBook Pro 16" 2021 MagSafe Port Replacement, Unfasten the battery connector: crwdns2935265:018crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Use a T5 Torx driver to remove the 3.9 mm pancake screw securing the battery power connector.

  19. MacBook Pro 16" 2021 MagSafe Port Replacement, Disconnect the battery connector: crwdns2935265:019crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 MacBook Pro 16" 2021 MagSafe Port Replacement, Disconnect the battery connector: crwdns2935265:019crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Use a spudger to lift the battery power connector, disconnecting the battery.

    • Lift the connector high enough to keep it separated from its socket while you work. If it accidentally makes contact, it could damage your MacBook Pro.

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    MacBook Pro 16" 2021 MagSafe Port Replacement, Unfasten the antenna bar's connector bracket: crwdns2935265:020crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 MacBook Pro 16" 2021 MagSafe Port Replacement, Unfasten the antenna bar's connector bracket: crwdns2935265:020crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Use a T3 Torx screwdriver to remove the three 2.1 mm screws securing the antenna board bracket and coaxial cable cover to the frame.

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    • Use tweezers, or your fingers, to remove the cover on top of the antenna bar's coaxial cables.

  22. MacBook Pro 16" 2021 MagSafe Port Replacement, Disconnect the antenna bar: crwdns2935265:022crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 MacBook Pro 16" 2021 MagSafe Port Replacement, Disconnect the antenna bar: crwdns2935265:022crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Use the tip of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the antenna bar's coaxial cable.

    • Repeat for the two other cables.

    • During reassembly, these can be tricky to reconnect. Hold each connector in place over its socket and press down with the flat end of a spudger. The connector should snap into place.

  23. MacBook Pro 16" 2021 MagSafe Port Replacement, Unfasten the display cable covers: crwdns2935265:023crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 MacBook Pro 16" 2021 MagSafe Port Replacement, Unfasten the display cable covers: crwdns2935265:023crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Use a T3 Torx driver to remove the four 2.1 mm screws securing the display cable covers.

  24. MacBook Pro 16" 2021 MagSafe Port Replacement, Remove the display cable covers: crwdns2935265:024crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 MacBook Pro 16" 2021 MagSafe Port Replacement, Remove the display cable covers: crwdns2935265:024crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Use tweezers, or your fingers, to remove the two display cable covers from the logic board.

  25. MacBook Pro 16" 2021 MagSafe Port Replacement, Disconnect the display cables: crwdns2935265:025crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 MacBook Pro 16" 2021 MagSafe Port Replacement, Disconnect the display cables: crwdns2935265:025crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 MacBook Pro 16" 2021 MagSafe Port Replacement, Disconnect the display cables: crwdns2935265:025crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Use the flat end of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the two right-most display cable press connectors secured to the logic board.

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    • Repeat the previous disconnection process for the remaining press connector.

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    • Peel back any tape covering the microphone cable connector.

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    • Use a spudger to gently pry up the locking flap on the ZIF connector for the microphone cable.

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    • Disconnect the microphone cable by sliding it out from its socket on the logic board.

  30. MacBook Pro 16" 2021 MagSafe Port Replacement, Unfasten the right-side cable covers: crwdns2935265:030crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 MacBook Pro 16" 2021 MagSafe Port Replacement, Unfasten the right-side cable covers: crwdns2935265:030crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Use a T3 Torx driver to remove the 11 screws securing the right cable covers to the frame:

    • Nine 2.1 mm screws

    • One 2 mm screw

    • One 3.5 mm screw

  31. MacBook Pro 16" 2021 MagSafe Port Replacement, Remove the right cable covers: crwdns2935265:031crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 MacBook Pro 16" 2021 MagSafe Port Replacement, Remove the right cable covers: crwdns2935265:031crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Use tweezers, or your fingers, to remove the five right cable covers.

  32. MacBook Pro 16" 2021 MagSafe Port Replacement, Disconnect the right speaker: crwdns2935265:032crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 MacBook Pro 16" 2021 MagSafe Port Replacement, Disconnect the right speaker: crwdns2935265:032crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Use the flat end of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the right speaker's press connector.

  33. MacBook Pro 16" 2021 MagSafe Port Replacement, Disconnect the headphone jack: crwdns2935265:033crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 MacBook Pro 16" 2021 MagSafe Port Replacement, Disconnect the headphone jack: crwdns2935265:033crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Use a spudger to pry up and disconnect the headphone jack's press connector.

  34. MacBook Pro 16" 2021 MagSafe Port Replacement, Disconnect the right USB-C ports: crwdns2935265:034crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 MacBook Pro 16" 2021 MagSafe Port Replacement, Disconnect the right USB-C ports: crwdns2935265:034crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 MacBook Pro 16" 2021 MagSafe Port Replacement, Disconnect the right USB-C ports: crwdns2935265:034crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Use a spudger to pry up and disconnect the right USB-C ports' two press connectors.

  35. MacBook Pro 16" 2021 MagSafe Port Replacement, Disconnect the MagSafe port: crwdns2935265:035crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 MacBook Pro 16" 2021 MagSafe Port Replacement, Disconnect the MagSafe port: crwdns2935265:035crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Use a spudger to pry up and disconnect the MagSafe port's press connector.

  36. MacBook Pro 16" 2021 MagSafe Port Replacement, Disconnect the lid angle sensor cable: crwdns2935265:036crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 MacBook Pro 16" 2021 MagSafe Port Replacement, Disconnect the lid angle sensor cable: crwdns2935265:036crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Use a spudger to pry up and disconnect the lid angle sensor's press connector.

  37. MacBook Pro 16" 2021 MagSafe Port Replacement, Unfasten the left cable covers: crwdns2935265:037crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 MacBook Pro 16" 2021 MagSafe Port Replacement, Unfasten the left cable covers: crwdns2935265:037crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Use a T3 Torx driver to remove the six screws securing the left cable covers to the frame:

    • Four 2.1 mm screws

    • One 2 mm screw

    • One 3.6 mm screw

  38. MacBook Pro 16" 2021 MagSafe Port Replacement, Remove the left cable covers: crwdns2935265:038crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Use tweezers, or your fingers, to remove the three left cable covers.

  39. MacBook Pro 16" 2021 MagSafe Port Replacement, Disconnect the left speaker: crwdns2935265:039crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 MacBook Pro 16" 2021 MagSafe Port Replacement, Disconnect the left speaker: crwdns2935265:039crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Use the flat end of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the left speaker's press connector.

  40. MacBook Pro 16" 2021 MagSafe Port Replacement, Disconnect the left USB-C port: crwdns2935265:040crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 MacBook Pro 16" 2021 MagSafe Port Replacement, Disconnect the left USB-C port: crwdns2935265:040crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Use a spudger to pry up and disconnect the left USB-C port's press connector.

  41. MacBook Pro 16" 2021 MagSafe Port Replacement, Disconnect the Touch ID sensor: crwdns2935265:041crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 MacBook Pro 16" 2021 MagSafe Port Replacement, Disconnect the Touch ID sensor: crwdns2935265:041crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Use a spudger to pry up and disconnect the Touch ID sensor's press connector.

  42. MacBook Pro 16" 2021 MagSafe Port Replacement, Disconnect the keyboard: crwdns2935265:042crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 MacBook Pro 16" 2021 MagSafe Port Replacement, Disconnect the keyboard: crwdns2935265:042crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 MacBook Pro 16" 2021 MagSafe Port Replacement, Disconnect the keyboard: crwdns2935265:042crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
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    • Use a spudger to gently pry up the locking flap on the two ZIF connectors for the keyboard cables.

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    • Disconnect the keyboard and keyboard backlight cables by sliding them out from their sockets on the logic board.

  45. MacBook Pro 16" 2021 MagSafe Port Replacement, Disconnect the fans: crwdns2935265:045crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 MacBook Pro 16" 2021 MagSafe Port Replacement, Disconnect the fans: crwdns2935265:045crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 MacBook Pro 16" 2021 MagSafe Port Replacement, Disconnect the fans: crwdns2935265:045crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Peel back any tape covering the right fan cable connector.

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    • Use a spudger to gently pry up the locking flap on the ZIF connector for the right fan cable.

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    • Disconnect the right fan cable by sliding it out from its socket on the logic board.

  48. MacBook Pro 16" 2021 MagSafe Port Replacement, Reposition the right fan cable: crwdns2935265:048crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 MacBook Pro 16" 2021 MagSafe Port Replacement, Reposition the right fan cable: crwdns2935265:048crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • The right fan cable is lightly adhered to the logic board.

    • Pull the fan cable away from the logic board with tweezers to separate the adhesive.

    • The fan cables are incredibly delicate and prone to tearing; use caution when bending them with tools.

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    • Repeat the previous disconnection and reposition procedure for the left fan cable.

  50. MacBook Pro 16" 2021 MagSafe Port Replacement, Unfasten the logic board: crwdns2935265:050crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 MacBook Pro 16" 2021 MagSafe Port Replacement, Unfasten the logic board: crwdns2935265:050crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Use a T5 Torx driver to remove the ten screws securing the logic board to the frame:

    • Six 3.8 mm screws

    • Four 4.6 mm screws

    • Use a 4 mm Hex driver to remove the two 6 mm screws securing the logic board to the frame.

    • Use a T6 Torx driver to remove the two 6 mm screws securing the heat sink to the logic board and frame.

  51. MacBook Pro 16" 2021 MagSafe Port Replacement, Release the logic board's clips: crwdns2935265:051crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 MacBook Pro 16" 2021 MagSafe Port Replacement, Release the logic board's clips: crwdns2935265:051crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Insert a spudger between the right side of the logic board and the frame.

    • Pry up with the spudger to release the logic board from its clips.

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    • Insert a spudger between the bottom of the logic board and the frame.

    • Pry up with the spudger to release the logic board from its clips.

  53. MacBook Pro 16" 2021 MagSafe Port Replacement, Remove the logic board: crwdns2935265:053crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 MacBook Pro 16" 2021 MagSafe Port Replacement, Remove the logic board: crwdns2935265:053crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 MacBook Pro 16" 2021 MagSafe Port Replacement, Remove the logic board: crwdns2935265:053crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Gently lift up the logic board by its right side to completely release the clips.

    • If it feels like it's not coming out, check that all the cables are disconnected.

    • Pull the logic board away from the left side of the device to separate the HDMI and SDXC ports from their slots in the frame.

    • Remove the logic board.

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    • When reinstalling the logic board, insert the left side first to reposition the HMDI and SDXC ports.

    • Use your fingers to slightly compress the HDMI port to fit it into its recess. Otherwise, the logic board won't sit correctly.

    • Make sure all of the connectors are above the logic board before securing it back into the frame.

    • If you're having trouble positioning the connectors, use tape to keep them out of the way.

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    • Use a T5 Torx driver to remove the two 2.6 mm screws securing the MagSafe port.

    • Use a T3 Torx driver to loosen the two 3.7 mm screws enough to unfasten the MagSafe port.

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    • Use your fingers to remove the MagSafe port.

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

Compare your new replacement part to the original part—you may need to transfer remaining components or remove adhesive backings from the new part before you install it.

Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our MacBook Pro 16" 2021 Answers community for help.

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