2021 M1 MacBook Pro | Tear-Down Disassembly ( A2485 ) 16”

Let's take apart the massive 16" M1 MacBook Pro! This step-by-step disassembly of the A2485 reveals exactly how Apple designed the internals. Watch this complete guide before you attempt your own DIY fix so you know exactly what hardware you are dealing with. Get all your repair gear in one place. Head to TEKDEP.com to shop our high-quality Mac parts and tools while saving money on your DIY fix: https://tekdep.com/ 🛒 Don’t start your repair unprepared. Grab the exact premium parts and precision tools featured in this teardown directly from TEKDEP: Logic Board: https://tekdep.com/product/a2485-original-logic-board-m1-pro-16gb-512gb-with-touch-id-820-02100-11-for-2021-macbook-pro-16 LCD Assembly: https://tekdep.com/product/a2485-original-lcd-display-assembly-661-21968-for-2021-macbook-pro-16 Top Case and Keyboard: https://tekdep.com/product/a2485-new-top-case-us-keyboard-palm-rest-for-2021-apple-macbook-pro-16 Trackpad: https://tekdep.com/product/a2485-genuine-new-trackpad-for-2021-macbook-pro-16-m1-pro-m1-max Battery Replacement: https://tekdep.com/product/a2485-aftermarket-battery-model-a2527-for-2021-macbook-pro-16-m1-pro Bottom Case: https://tekdep.com/product/a2485-bottom-case-space-gray-613-20853-01-for-apple-macbook-pro-16 Screw and Hardware Set: https://tekdep.com/product/a2485-original-internal-brackets-screw-hardware-set-for-2021-macbook-pro-16-m1-pro-m1-max Battery Flex Cable: https://tekdep.com/product/a2485-battery-flex-cable-for-2021-apple-macbook-pro-16-m1-pro-2 Display Hinges: https://tekdep.com/product/a2485-original-display-hinge-covers-space-gray-for-2021-macbook-pro-16-m1-pro-m1-max MagSafe Board: https://tekdep.com/product/a2485-original-magsafe-dc-jack-connector-power-board-821-03838-a-for-2021-macbook-pro-16-m1-pro Headphone Jack: https://tekdep.com/product/a2485-original-magsafe-dc-jack-connector-power-board-821-03838-a-for-2021-macbook-pro-16-m1-pro Right Cooling Fan: https://tekdep.com/product/a2485-original-right-cpu-cooling-fan-610-00558-01-for-2021-macbook-pro-16-m1-pro Left Cooling Fan: https://tekdep.com/product/a2485-original-left-cpu-cooling-fan-610-00559-01-for-2021-macbook-pro-16-m1-pro Trackpad Flex Cable: https://tekdep.com/product/a2485-original-trackpad-flex-cable-821-03115-03-for-2021-macbook-pro-16-m1-pro-m1-max Left Speaker: https://tekdep.com/product/a2485-original-left-speaker-for-2021-macbook-pro-16-m1-pro-m1-max WiFi Module: https://tekdep.com/product/a2485-original-wifi-antenna-module-for-2021-macbook-pro-16-m1-pro USB-C Board: https://tekdep.com/product/a2485-original-dc-jack-thunderbolt-usb-c-board-flex-cable-821-03084-04-for-2021-macbook-pro-16-m1-pro-m1-max ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 Introduction & Removing the Bottom Case 01:30 Safety First: Disconnecting the Battery 03:03 Removing the Trackpad Assembly 04:27 Extracting the Battery (Adhesive Pull Tabs) 15:05 Disconnecting Internal Flex Cables & Brackets 22:48 Removing the M1 Logic Board (Motherboard) 25:09 Removing the Internal Cooling Fans 27:00 Removing I/O Boards & Ports (MagSafe, USB-C, Audio) 28:57 Detaching the Display (LCD) Assembly 31:09 Removing the Touch ID Sensor & Internal Speakers 33:34 Outro & Repair Service Options 🛠️ Need Professional Help? Don't risk damaging fragile components. Let our expert technicians safely repair your MacBook. ► Worldwide Mail-In Repair: https://tekdep.com/mail-in-repair ► Data Recovery Services: https://tekdep.com/data-recovery-services Stay Connected Found this helpful? Follow us for more repair tips and share your DIY success! Website: https://TEKDEP.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/tekdep Facebook: https://facebook.com/tekdep.store Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/TekdepC Important Disclaimer. Tekdep assumes no liability for property damage or injury incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. Tekdep recommends safe practices when working with electrical, expensive electronics, batteries or any other tools or equipment seen or implied in this video. Due to factors beyond the control of TekDep, no information contained in this video shall create any express or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result. Any injury, damage or loss that may result from improper use of these tools, equipment, or the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not tekdep. Only attempt your own repairs if you can accept personal responsibility for the results, whether they are good or bad and do your research before attempting any disassembly or repair, make sure you understand the risk and take responsibility. #macbookpro #laptopteardown #tekdep #disassembly