My M1 Pro MacBook Pro Fan Replacement: Cooler Temps, But No More Touch ID
2025-07-12
After four years, the author's M1 Pro MacBook Pro started making excessive fan noise. Attempting a thermal paste replacement, they accidentally damaged the fan and Touch ID sensor cable. While the fan was successfully replaced, resulting in lower CPU temperatures and fan speeds, plus a slight performance boost, the Touch ID functionality is permanently lost. The author cautions against attempting this repair unless experienced with delicate electronics.
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