A2485 NEW Top Case US Keyboard Palm Rest for 2021 Apple MacBook Pro 16”

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A2485 NEW Top Case Keyboard Palm Rest Assembly for 2021 Apple MacBook Pro 16″

ABOUT:

The A2485 Top Case Keyboard Palm Rest Assembly is designed for the 2021 MacBook Pro 16”. It integrates the keyboard and palm rest components into a unified, functional unit. This assembly ensures ergonomic typing, clear audio input, and comfortable wrist support, enhancing user experience and overall usability of the MacBook Pro.

TUTORIAL:

Watch How To Disassemble Apple MacBook Pro 16 inch M1 Pro 2021 Model MK1E3LL/A / A2485!

Required Tools For 2021 Apple M1 Pro 16″ MacBook Pro, A2485 Family Repairs:

Note: Before you begin, make sure to drain you laptop battery completely by keeping it on until it dies. Then, unplug your power adapter, and disconnect the battery before performing any repair and always wear safety glasses & anti-static nitrile gloves.

1. Pentalobe screwdriver (P5): The bottom case uses a proprietary type of screw called a Pentalobe screw. This type of speciality screwdriver is required in removing the bottom case and begin the repair. Palmrest
2. Suction cups: After removing all 8 of P5 screws, to aide in the removal of the bottom case use a suction cup to grip and pull the casing
3. Torx screwdriver (T3, T4, T5): Speciality Torx bits are needed to remove the screws that hold the MacBook components such as the USB-C board, fans, MagSafe board, LCD Display, Flex cables, Hardware &  brackets, audio board, trackpad, Logic Board, Keyboard and more.
4. Torx screwdriver (T8):  A T8 Torx screwdriver is also needed to remove the screws that hold the LCD Hinges in place, this is needed to remove and replace the LCD assembly on the A2485.
5. Pentalobe screwdriver (1PL):  1PL screwdriver to remove the very small screws that hold the Wi-Fi Module (Note: to remove and replace the screen the Wi-Fi Module must be removed first).
6. Spudger: A spudger is a tool that helps you to disconnect the various cables and connectors inside the 16″ MacBook Pro A2485.
7. Tweezers: Some of the screws of the MacBook Pro are very small, you’ll need a pair of antistatic tweezers to pick them safely.
8. Flat Wide Pry Tool: A special wide flexible pry tool for the removal of the battery , Speakers & Microphone for replacement to separate the adhesive from the chassis.

A2485 Technical Specifications:

• MacBook Pro (16 inch, 2021,  A2485) – Technical Specifications