Cowling, I/O Board (USB-C) Flex Cable
Apple Part Number: 923-02873
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| Model | Order # | Model # | EMC | Identifier | Processor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MacBook Air 13-inch Retina 2018 | A1932 | 3184 | MacBookAir8,1 | Intel Core i5 | |
| MacBook Air 13-inch Retina 2019 | A1932 | 3302 | MacBookAir8,2 | Intel Core i5 |
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About this part
The Cowling, I/O Board (USB-C) Flex Cable (Apple part number 923-02873) is a genuine Apple part that fits the MacBook Air 13-inch Retina 2018 and MacBook Air 13-inch Retina 2019. This cowling is the small metal cover that secures the I/O Board (USB-C) flex cable connection. That connector links the port board to 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: MacBookAir8,1 and MacBookAir8,2.
Signs the cowling needs replacing
- USB-C or Thunderbolt ports that stop detecting devices
- Charging that works on one side only
- Ports that work only when the cable is held at an angle
- Ports that failed after the case was opened
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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