M1 Max Logic Board in an M2 Upper Assembly - can it be done?

[eccentricglow]

Hello everyone,

I have come across a great deal on an upper case assembly, display, screws for a 16” M2 MacBook Pro for around $300 dollars US. The M1 Max 16” I have has recently suffered a coffee spill, but fortunately most of the parts still work. I took apart the laptop, and dabbed up the coffee with alcohol. Right now, There’s one USB port that isn’t working. Just for curiosity sake, is it possible to use an M2 upper case assembly for an M1 Max? I’ve looked at photos, and it looks like it might. However, without tearing down the laptop completely and trying it - I am not sure if it will.

Otherwise, it’s probably looking for another logic board for an M2, but from what I’ve noticed supply is so limited and Apple charges so much that it’s almost not worth it. Any suggestions appreciated.

First photo is the M1, second is an M2.

 

[Basic75]

First thing I'd check are the iFixit guides for these two models for any differences.

 

[jlc1978]

First thing I'd check are the iFixit guides for these two models for any differences.

Great tip. However, fit is just the beginning. I'd pay careful attention to connectors for things like keyboard, monitor to be sure they are the same physically at a minimum and hope they are the same electrically.

If all that isn't working is a USB port, it's likely that a new upper case won't fix the problem.

 

[okkibs]

You need to keep display and logic board as they are because they are paired together and if you replace one of them you cannot repair and the Mac will be useless except with an external display.

 

[eccentricglow]

You need to keep display and logic board as they are because they are paired together and if you replace one of them you cannot repair and the Mac will be useless except with an external display.

So you’re saying the display is also serialized? How is that repair friendly on Apple’s part. 😒