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

There is no guide for the 2016-2017 model. The 2018 guide below is the closest, and the boards come out the same way once the logic board is out.

iFixit MacBook Pro 13" Touch Bar 2018 USB-C / 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
• Nylon Antistatic Spudger Pry Tool
• 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

• Run sudo nvram AutoBoot=%00 in Terminal first so the MacBook doesn't switch on when you open it. Turn it back on afterwards with sudo nvram AutoBoot=%03
• Always power down your device prior to working on it
• Drain the battery below 25% before you start on this repair, and unplug the battery before you remove any other parts
• The bottom case comes off with P5 pentalobe screws. 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
• Expect to take the whole logic board out. It is held by T5 screws, with T3 screws on the cable covers
• Unplug the antenna and display cables gently with a spudger and tweezers, and check every cable is clear before you lift the board
• Each USB-C board is held by two T5 screws. The replacement board comes without the port gaskets, so move the old ones across
• 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