MacBook Pro 16" 2016 Bluetooth Repair
Complete guide to MacBook Pro 16" 2016 bluetooth repair. Cost estimates, difficulty level, time required, and environmental impact.
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💰 Cost Breakdown
💡 Tip: Costs vary by location and repair shop. Authorized service centers typically charge more than independent repair shops.
🔧 Repair Overview
Bluetooth Repair is one of the most common repairs for MacBook Pro 16" 2016. This repair involves replacing the damaged connectivity component with a new or refurbished part. The process typically takes 1-2 hours and requires moderate skill level.
What You'll Need
- Replacement connectivity part (OEM or aftermarket)
- Precision screwdriver set (Phillips #000 or pentalobe)
- Opening tools (plastic spudger, suction cup)
- Adhesive strips or glue
- Clean workspace with good lighting
Step-by-Step Process
Step 1: Tools
Loctite super-glue remover, to remove any superglue residue, be careful its like water.
Loctite super-glue, for sticking down the clips.
A toothpick to spread the glue. You need something long and thin. Please avoid metal if possible.
Step 2: Check if the space is working
Clean the middle mechanical bit with a cloth to make sure that it is working when you place the peg in.
Ignore the superglue if you see it, that was removed later on.
Use a dry kitchen towel and rub over the gold mechanical bits, then place the middle clip.
Don't glue it yet, this is just to check that the space function is working.
Open up Word and see if the spacebar works.
Step 3: Positioning the hinges correctly
It Should look like this.
The top part of the hinges should have a slightly bigger gap for the silver bars, the bottom gap is in the lower left.
Step 4: Placing the hinge
Simple step, just place in the hinge... properly
Step 5: Right Clip
Only use a seriously small amount of glue. place in 2 dots and spread it with a pencil etc. something long and thin.
Make sure you spread it enough like I did, this can effect the space-bar when pressing,
The orange highlighted bit is the amount of glue I used.
Step 6: Left clip
Now do the exact same for the left-clip. You only need a little bit of glue, and make sure you spread it left & right.
Step 7: Middle Peg, be careful its facing the correct way.
Make sure that the middle-peg is in the correct direction, at the back is a "U" like symbol, it needs to be facing down.
Now when placing in the middle-clip, only apply small dots of glue in each corner and do-not spread it.
Then place on-top, the middle-clip, make sure its facing the right way.
Step 8: Placing the Spacebar
This part is tricky.
First clip in the bottom 4 hooks like I did, and then you're going to close it likes its a book.
Step 9: Pushing the spacebar in
Push in where I have drawn in the yellow arrows, you should hear 4 clicks.
Push each clip in 1 by 1.
📖 Repair guide provided by iFixit - The free repair manual. Licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 3.0.
iFixit Difficulty: Difficult | Time: NaNh NaNm
DIY vs Professional Repair
✋ DIY Repair
- ✅ Lower cost (parts only: $39-$114)
- ✅ Learn new skills
- ❌ Risk of further damage
- ❌ No warranty
- ❌ Requires tools and time
🔧 Professional Repair
- ✅ Expert installation
- ✅ Warranty included
- ✅ Faster turnaround
- ❌ Higher cost ($65-$190)
- ❌ Need to find reputable shop
Environmental Impact
By choosing to repair your MacBook Pro 16" 2016 instead of replacing it, you're preventing approximately 316 kg of CO₂ emissions. Manufacturing a new MacBook Pro 16" 2016 generates 320 kg of CO₂, while this repair only produces about 4 kg of CO₂. That's a 99% reduction in carbon emissions!
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