• 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)
A2991
EMC Number(s)
8408
Order Number(s)
MRW13LL/AMRW43LL/A
Identifier(s)
Mac15,7Mac15,9Mac15,11
Product Line
MacBook Pro
Year
2023
Mac Service Tools
#00 Phillips screwdriver (16-inch model)
Adjustable torque driver (10–34 Ncm)923-02995
Adjustable torque driver (0.3–1.2 Nm)923-0735
Antenna tool923-01322
Battery cover (14-inch models)923-06086
Battery cover (16-inch model)923-06087
Compressed air
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
Ethanol wipes
Fireproof enclosure
Gap offset kit923-02998
Heat-resistant gloves
Isopropyl alcohol (IPA) wipes
Kapton tape922-1731
Keycap lever923-01803
Magnetizer
Microterry polishing cloth922-8263
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 cup922-8252
Torque driver (blue, 0.65 kgf cm)923-0448
Torque driver (teal, 0.75 kgf cm)923-08085
Torx security bit (1IPR)923-0247
Torx Plus 3IP 44 mm half-moon bit923-08468
Torx Plus 2IP bit923-08470
Torx Plus 3IP 25 mm bit (16-inch model)923-07593
Torx Plus 5IP 50 mm bit923-08673
Torx T6 security bit923-00304
Torx Plus 8IP 25 mm bit923-07595
Touch ID alignment kit923-03032
USB-C charge cable661-06670
USB-C to MagSafe 3 cable661-23656
Ethanol wipes must contain at least 90% ethanol and no additives except isopropyl alcohol.
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 (16-inch, M3 Pro/Max, Nov 2023) repair. Free diagnostics, 1-year warranty on all parts.
MacBook Pro (16-inch, M3 Pro/Max, Nov 2023) repair questions answered
The MacBook Pro (16-inch, M3 Pro/Max, Nov 2023) dates to 2023 as model A2991 and Apple publishes an official service manual for it, which is the document referenced on this page. We list 52 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 (16-inch, M3 Pro/Max, Nov 2023)?
The MacBook Pro (16-inch, M3 Pro/Max, Nov 2023) dates to 2023 and carries model number A2991, with the internal identifier Mac15,7, Mac15,9, Mac15,11. 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 (16-inch, M3 Pro/Max, Nov 2023) be upgraded?
The MacBook Pro (16-inch, M3 Pro/Max, Nov 2023) 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 (16-inch, M3 Pro/Max, Nov 2023)?
The jobs we see most on the MacBook Pro (16-inch, M3 Pro/Max, Nov 2023) 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 (16-inch, M3 Pro/Max, Nov 2023) 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 (16-inch, M3 Pro/Max, Nov 2023) 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.
