MacBook Pro 16" 2020 Logic Board Repair
Complete guide to MacBook Pro 16" 2020 logic board 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
Logic Board Repair is one of the most common repairs for MacBook Pro 16" 2020. This repair involves replacing the damaged logic component with a new or refurbished part. The process typically takes 3-6 hours and requires difficult skill level.
🔧 Required Tools
What You'll Need
- Replacement logic 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: Remove the lower case
Before starting this procedure, you should disable your Mac's '''Auto Boot''' feature. Auto Boot powers on your Mac when you open the lid, and may be accidentally triggered during disassembly. [https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/How+to+Disable+Auto+Boot/110034|Use this guide|new_window=true] to disable Auto Boot.
If your MacBook is running Big Sur v11.1 or later, disabling Auto Boot may not work. You can proceed normally, but make sure to disconnect the battery as soon as you're inside.
Completely power off and unplug your MacBook before you start. Close the display and flip the entire laptop upside-down.
Use a P5 Pentalobe driver to remove the six screws securing the lower case:
Two 6.8 mm screws
Two 5.3 mm screws
Two 3.4 mm screws
Throughout this repair, [https://www.ifixit.com/Store/Tools/Magnetic-Project-Mat/IF145-167-4|keep track of each screw|new_window=true] and make sure it goes back exactly where it came from to avoid damaging your device.
Step 2:
Apply a suction handle to the lower case near the front-center area of the MacBook Pro.
Lift the suction handle to create a slight separation between the lower case and the chassis.
Step 3:
Insert one corner of an opening pick into the space between the lower case and the chassis.
Slide the opening pick around the nearest corner and halfway up the side of the case.
This releases the first of the hidden clips securing the lower case to the chassis. You should feel and hear the clip pop free.
Step 4:
Repeat the previous step on the opposite side, sliding your opening pick under the lower case and up the side to pop the second clip free.
Step 5:
Insert your opening pick once again under the front edge of the lower case, near one of the two centermost screw holes.
Give the pick a firm twist to pop free the third clip securing the lower case to the chassis.
Repeat this procedure near the other of the two centermost screw holes, popping the fourth clip free.
Step 6:
Pull the lower case firmly towards the front of the MacBook (away from the hinge area) to separate the last of the clips securing the lower case.
It may help to pull first at one corner, then the other.
Pull to the side—not up.
This may require a lot of force.
The edges of the case can be sharp, so grip the sides carefully.
Step 7:
Remove the lower case.
To reinstall the lower case:
When the sliding clips are fully engaged and the lower case looks correctly aligned, press down firmly on the lower case to engage the four hidden clips underneath. You should feel and hear them snap into place.
Step 8: Disconnect the battery
Carefully peel up the large piece of tape covering the battery connector, on the edge of the logic board nearest the battery.
Remove the tape.
Step 9:
Gently peel back the small piece of tape covering the battery board data cable connector.
The tape is integrated into the ribbon cable and will not detach completely. Simply peel it back enough to access the connector.
Step 10:
Use the tip of a spudger to flip up the small black locking tab securing the cable in its connector.
Locking tabs on [link|https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Recognizing+&+Disconnecting+Cable+Connectors/25629#s64969|ZIF connectors] are fragile, so be gentle when using the tip of the spudger.
Step 11:
Disconnect the battery board data cable by sliding it out from its socket.
Slide parallel to the logic board, in the direction of the cable.
Step 12:
Fold the battery board data cable back and out of the way.
If you're replacing your battery, you may need to completely remove and transfer this cable to your new battery. Disconnect both ends and carefully remove the cable. During installation, be careful not to install it upside-down or backwards—note the orientation in the photos.
Step 13:
Use a T5 Torx driver to remove the 3.7 mm pancake screw securing the battery power connector.
Step 14:
Use a spudger to gently lift the battery power connector, disconnecting the battery.
Lift the connector high enough so that it stays separated from its socket.
If it accidentally makes contact during the course of your repair, it could damage your MacBook Pro.
Step 15: Unplug the right speaker
Lift the adhesive covering the right speaker connector using a pair of tweezers to pull it towards you.
Step 16:
Use the flat side of a spudger to rotate the locking tab of the ZIF connector upwards.
Step 17:
Pull the ribbon cable out of its socket using a pair of tweezers.
Step 18: Remove the screws
Remove the three 2.85mm T5 Torx screws holding the right speaker in place.
Step 19: Remove the right speaker
Slide the flat side of the spudger under the right speaker, next to the battery board.
Push the spudger down to lift the right speaker out of its socket.
Remove the right speaker from its housing.
Be careful not to slip the anti-vibration gasket in the screw holes. Otherwise it will be very difficult to rethread during reassembly.
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DIY vs Professional Repair
✋ DIY Repair
- ✅ Lower cost (parts only: $180-$480)
- ✅ Learn new skills
- ❌ Risk of further damage
- ❌ No warranty
- ❌ Requires tools and time
🔧 Professional Repair
- ✅ Expert installation
- ✅ Warranty included
- ✅ Faster turnaround
- ❌ Higher cost ($300-$800)
- ❌ Need to find reputable shop
Environmental Impact
By choosing to repair your MacBook Pro 16" 2020 instead of replacing it, you're preventing approximately 300 kg of CO₂ emissions. Manufacturing a new MacBook Pro 16" 2020 generates 320 kg of CO₂, while this repair only produces about 20 kg of CO₂. That's a 94% reduction in carbon emissions!
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