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MacBook Air 15" 2024
Type
replacement
Thing
Touch ID Sensor
Title
MacBook Air 15" 2024 Touch ID Sensor Replacement
Introduction
Use this guide to replace the Touch ID sensor/power button in your MacBook Air 15" 2024.
You may need to replace the Touch ID sensor/power button if it's unresponsive, inconsistent, or physically damaged.
***To maintain Touch ID functionality, you must also*** ***[guide|172238|replace your logic board|new_window=true]*** ***with a new one that's paired to the replacement Touch ID sensor.*** The MacBook Air's original Touch ID sensor is uniquely paired to the logic board at the factory—and without Apple’s proprietary calibration process, even a genuine replacement logic board from another MacBook Air won’t work.
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Difficulty
Moderate
Conclusion
***To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.***
Take your e-waste to an [[E-Waste|R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler|new_window=true]].
Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some [[Troubleshooting Problems After a Repair|basic troubleshooting|new_window=true]], or ask our [link|https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/Device/MacBook%20Air%2015%22%202024|Answers community|new_window=true] for help.
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