Follow the step by step guide below for assistance with this repair

iFixit MacBook Air 2022 (M2) Thunderbolt Ports Replacement Guide

Here are some tools you may need to help you complete the repair.

• P5 Metal Pentalobe 1.2mm Screwdriver Tool
• T3 Metal Torx Screwdriver Tool
• T5 Torx Screwdriver | MacBook Logic Board and Battery Repairs
• Or get the P5 and T5 together in our 10 Piece MacBook Repair Toolkit
• Mechanic AK-15 King ESD Anti-Static Stainless Steel Red Curved Tweezers
• iGadget Plastic Triangle Opening Picks (set of 5)
• iGadget Universal Magnetic Work Project Mat with Marker (30cm x 25cm)

Here are some helpful tips to assist you in completing a safe repair on your device. If you are unsure of something or have any questions, please feel free to contact us either by phone (0508 IGADGET) or by email

• Keep the lid closed until the battery is unplugged, as opening it can switch the MacBook on. Run sudo nvram BootPreference=%00 in Terminal first (macOS Sequoia or later) so the MacBook doesn't switch on when you open it or plug it in. Undo it afterwards with sudo nvram -d BootPreference
• Always power down your device prior to working on it
• The bottom case is held by four P5 screws and four clips. Slide it back off the clips rather than lifting it, and watch the sharp edges. Track your screws on a magnetic work mat or tape them to a drawing of your laptop, as several screws look alike but are different lengths
• Take off the battery connector cover (two T3 screws) and lift the battery connector with an opening pick
• Remove the top-right connector cover (four T3 screws), then lift the USB-C press connector. Replacing one port? Only unplug and unscrew that board
• Each board is held by two T5 screws. Lift the old board out with tweezers
• Start the board screws loosely, plug an unpowered USB-C cable into the port to line the board up, then tighten them. A port that sits out of line makes the plug feel stiff or loose