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MacBook Pro (14-inch, 2021)
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MacBook Pro (14-inch, 2021)

The MacBook Pro 14-inch 2021 revolutionized the Pro laptop with M1 Pro/Max chips, Liquid Retina XDR display, MagSafe return, HDMI, and SD card slot.

Model: A2442
EMC: 3650
64 parts available
Expert, Professional Required

Key Specifications

Apple M1 Pro or M1 Max
Up to 64GB unified memory
512GB–8TB SSD
14.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR 3024×1964
MagSafe 3, HDMI, SD slot, 3× Thunderbolt 4

Common Repairs

1Battery replacement
2Display assembly replacement
3Logic board replacement
4Speaker replacement
5MagSafe port replacement

Repair Procedures

Official Apple step-by-step repair guides for the MacBook Pro (14-inch, 2021). Each opens in a new tab, WarriorMac stays right here.

Views, Parts & Tools

Apple's official diagrams and reference materials for the MacBook Pro (14-inch, 2021).

Available Parts (64)

Apple Service Guide Parts (30)

Official Apple order numbers from this model's illustrated parts list (89 part numbers). Item numbers match the exploded view callouts in the Apple service guide.

1

Bottom Case

2 numbers
923-06702Space Gray
923-06703Silver
2

Display Hinge Cover, Right

2 numbers
923-06761Space Gray
923-06762Silver
3

Touch ID board connector cowling

1 number
4

USB-C board connector cowling, right

1 number
5

Touch ID board Y-cowling

2 numbers
6

USB-C board

1 number
7

Touch ID Board

1 number
8

Battery management unit (BMU) flex cable

1 number
9

Fan duct, right

1 number
10

Fan, right

1 number
11

Display cable bumper

1 number
12

Display connector cowling

1 number
13

Display cable bumper

1 number
14

Display connector cowling

1 number
15

Display Hinge Cover, Left

2 numbers
923-06763Space Gray
923-06764Silver
16

Lid angle sensor (LAS) connector cowling

1 number
17

USB-C boards connector cowling, left

1 number
18

Audio board connector cowling

1 number
19

MagSafe 3 board connector cowling

1 number
20

LAS module

1 number
21

MagSafe 3 board

3 numbers
923-06870Space Gray
923-06871Silver
24

Audio Board

1 number
25

Fan duct, left

1 number
26

Fan, left

1 number
27

Antenna coaxial cable connector cowling

1 number
28

Vent/antenna module

1 number
29

Logic Board with Integrated Graphics

50 numbers
661-212558-Core CPU, 14-Core GPU, 16GB, 512GB
661-212568-Core CPU, 14-Core GPU, 16GB, 1TB
661-212578-Core CPU, 14-Core GPU, 16GB, 2TB
661-212588-Core CPU, 14-Core GPU, 16GB, 4TB
661-212598-Core CPU, 14-Core GPU, 16GB, 8TB
661-212608-Core CPU, 14-Core GPU, 32GB, 512GB
661-212618-Core CPU, 14-Core GPU, 32GB, 1TB
661-212628-Core CPU, 14-Core GPU, 32GB, 2TB
661-212638-Core CPU, 14-Core GPU, 32GB, 4TB
661-212648-Core CPU, 14-Core GPU, 32GB, 8TB
661-2126510-Core CPU, 14-Core GPU, 16GB, 512GB
661-2126610-Core CPU, 14-Core GPU, 16GB, 1TB
661-2126710-Core CPU, 14-Core GPU, 16GB, 2TB
661-2126810-Core CPU, 14-Core GPU, 16GB, 4TB
661-2126910-Core CPU, 14-Core GPU, 16GB, 8TB
661-2127010-Core CPU, 14-Core GPU, 32GB, 512GB
661-2127110-Core CPU, 14-Core GPU, 32GB, 1TB
661-2127210-Core CPU, 14-Core GPU, 32GB, 2TB
661-2127310-Core CPU, 14-Core GPU, 32GB, 4TB
661-2127410-Core CPU, 14-Core GPU, 32GB, 8TB
661-2127510-Core CPU, 16-Core GPU, 16GB, 512GB
661-2127610-Core CPU, 16-Core GPU, 16GB, 1TB
661-2127710-Core CPU, 16-Core GPU, 16GB, 2TB
661-2127810-Core CPU, 16-Core GPU, 16GB, 4TB
661-2127910-Core CPU, 16-Core GPU, 16GB, 8TB
661-2128010-Core CPU, 16-Core GPU, 32GB, 512GB
661-2128110-Core CPU, 16-Core GPU, 32GB, 4TB
661-2128210-Core CPU, 16-Core GPU, 32GB, 2TB
661-2128310-Core CPU, 16-Core GPU, 32GB, 4TB
661-2128410-Core CPU, 16-Core GPU, 32GB, 8TB
661-2128510-Core CPU, 24-Core GPU, 32GB, 512GB
661-2128610-Core CPU, 24-Core GPU, 32GB, 1TB
661-2128710-Core CPU, 24-Core GPU, 32GB, 2TB
661-2128810-Core CPU, 24-Core GPU, 32GB, 4TB
661-2128910-Core CPU, 24-Core GPU, 32GB, 8TB
661-2129010-Core CPU, 24-Core GPU, 64GB, 512GB
661-2129110-Core CPU, 24-Core GPU, 64GB, 1TB
661-2129210-Core CPU, 24-Core GPU, 64GB, 2TB
661-2129310-Core CPU, 24-Core GPU, 64GB, 4TB
661-2129410-Core CPU, 24-Core GPU, 64GB, 8TB
661-2129510-Core CPU, 32-Core GPU, 32GB, 512GB
661-2129610-Core CPU, 32-Core GPU, 32GB, 1TB
661-2129710-Core CPU, 32-Core GPU, 32GB, 2TB
661-2129810-Core CPU, 32-Core GPU, 32GB, 4TB
661-2129910-Core CPU, 32-Core GPU, 32GB, 8TB
661-2130010-Core CPU, 32-Core GPU, 64GB, 512GB
661-2130110-Core CPU, 32-Core GPU, 64GB, 1TB
661-2130210-Core CPU, 32-Core GPU, 64GB, 2TB
661-2130310-Core CPU, 32-Core GPU, 64GB, 4TB
661-2130410-Core CPU, 32-Core GPU, 64GB, 8TB
31

Trackpad connector cowling

1 number
33

Trackpad

2 numbers
661-23551Space Gray
661-23552Silver
34

Display

4 numbers
661-21970Space Gray
661-21971Silver
661-21489
661-23656

Part numbers are sourced from the official Apple service guide for reference. Availability varies, contact us to confirm current pricing and stock for any part.

Safety Precautions

  • Always disconnect power and discharge the battery before beginning any repair.
  • Use an anti-static wrist strap (ESD) to prevent electrostatic damage to components.
  • Keep screws organized by step, magnetic project mats are highly recommended.
  • Never force connectors. Use a spudger to gently lift ZIF, FPC, and board-to-board connectors.
  • If your Mac has a swollen battery, do not attempt removal yourself, contact a professional.

Model Identification

Model Number(s)

A2442

EMC Number(s)

3650

Order Number(s)

MKGR3LL/AMKGT3LL/A

Identifier(s)

MacBookPro18,3MacBookPro18,4

Product Line

MacBook Pro

Year

2021

Mac Service Tools

Adjustable torque driver (10–34 Ncm)923-02995
Antenna tool923-01322
Battery cover923-06086
Microterry polishing cloth
Cut-resistant gloves
EarPods with 3.5 mm headphone plug
ESD mat
ESD-safe cleaning solution
ESD-safe tweezers
ESD wrist strap with clip or plug
Fire-proof enclosure
Gap offset kit923-02998
Heat-resistant gloves
Kapton tape922-1731
Keycap lever923-01803
Magnetizer
Needle-nose pliers
Nylon probe (black stick)922-5065
Pentalobe screwdriver923-0731
Permanent marker
Precut adhesive strips (1x0.5)923-01800
Precut adhesive strips (1x1)923-01801
Safety glasses with side shields
Sand
Sand container
Sticky notes (3 by 3 inches)
Suction cups923-8252
Torque driver (blue, 0.65 kgf cm)922-0448
Torx Plus 2IP 44 mm half-moon bit923-06752
Torx security bit923-0247
Torx T5 bit923-02996
Torx T3 screwdriver
Torx T5 screwdriver
Torx T6 screwdriver
Torx T8 screwdriver
Touch ID alignment kit923-03032
USB-C charge cable661-06670
USB-C to MagSafe 3 cable661-23656
Clean, dry, untreated sand (8–10 cups)
Sand container (wide-mouthed, quick pour, nonbreakable plastic container with a flip-top lid)

Tools with part numbers are available from Apple's Self Service Repair Store. Tools without part numbers can be purchased from electronics supply retailers.

Need Professional Help?

Our Apple Certified Technicians can handle any MacBook Pro (14-inch, 2021) repair. Free diagnostics, 1-year warranty on all parts.

MacBook Pro (14-inch, 2021) repair questions answered

The MacBook Pro (14-inch, 2021) dates to 2021 as model A2442 and Apple publishes an official service manual for it, which is the document referenced on this page. We list 64 service parts for this model, and every part we fit is a genuine Apple part. Our work is covered for one year on brand new parts and 180 days on pre-owned parts and board-level repairs. We are in Tampa, walk-ins are welcome with no appointment, and you can also book a mail-in repair from anywhere in the country.

What are the model numbers for the MacBook Pro (14-inch, 2021)?

The MacBook Pro (14-inch, 2021) dates to 2021 and carries model number A2442, with the internal identifier MacBookPro18,3, MacBookPro18,4. You can confirm yours from the Apple menu, About This Mac, or by reading the tiny model number printed on the base. Quoting that number when ordering parts is the only reliable way to avoid a part that looks right but does not fit, since Apple ships several variants that look identical.

Can the storage or memory in a MacBook Pro (14-inch, 2021) be upgraded?

The MacBook Pro (14-inch, 2021) is an Apple silicon Mac, so its storage is soldered to the logic board and encrypted to the Secure Enclave. Neither the memory nor the storage can be upgraded after purchase, and a logic board failure puts your files at risk, which is why we attempt a component-level board repair before ever replacing a board when the data matters.

What are the most common repairs on the MacBook Pro (14-inch, 2021)?

The jobs we see most on the MacBook Pro (14-inch, 2021) are battery replacement, display assembly replacement, logic board replacement, speaker replacement. Apple rates this model's service difficulty as expert, and we diagnose every machine on a bench supply and under a microscope before quoting, so you get a fixed price for the actual fault rather than a guess. Diagnosis is free.

Do you use genuine parts and what warranty comes with a MacBook Pro (14-inch, 2021) repair?

Every part we fit is a genuine Apple part, which keeps features like True Tone and the factory calibration working correctly. Brand new parts carry a one-year warranty, and pre-owned parts and board-level repairs carry 180 days. We are in Tampa, walk-ins are welcome with no appointment, and we repair machines mailed in from anywhere in the country.

If your MacBook Pro (14-inch, 2021) will not power on or was hit by liquid, it needs a board-level diagnosis rather than a parts swap. Call us on (813) 444-5595 and we will tell you what we are seeing before any work starts.