Battery Connector Cowling
Apple Part Number: 923-10398
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| Model | Order # | Model # | EMC | Identifier | Processor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MacBook Air 13-inch M4 2025 | A3240 | Mac16,12 | Apple M4 Pro | ||
| MacBook Air 13-inch M5 2026 | A3449 | Mac17,3 |
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About this part
The Battery Connector Cowling (Apple part number 923-10398) is a genuine Apple part that fits the MacBook Air 13-inch M4 2025 and MacBook Air 13-inch M5 2026. This cowling is the small metal cover that secures the Battery connector connection. That connector carries all battery power into the logic board. Match the cowling and its mounting hardware to the listed device model.
Before you order, match the model identifier on your Mac (Apple menu, About This Mac, System Report) to one of the identifiers listed for this part: Mac16,12 and Mac17,3.
Signs the cowling needs replacing
- The Mac shuts off suddenly while on battery
- Battery percentage that jumps or reads incorrectly
- The Mac only runs with the charger connected
- Power problems that started after a battery replacement
Not sure the cowling is the real cause? We diagnose the Mac before replacing anything, and we can install this genuine Apple part for you through our MacBook Air repair service, in our Tampa shop or by mail-in repair from anywhere in the US.
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