MacBook Pro 14" (M2)

No-power cases on this board usually trace back to the USB-C input stage rather than the SoC.

Repairability

4/ 10

high risk

92% of cases

Symptom: No fan spin, no charge LED, board draws 0 A on the USB-C meter.
Diagnosis: Follow the power rails in order: input protection, PPBUS, then SMC handshake. A dead short on PPBUS usually points to a failed load switch.
Solution: Repair the failing rail or replace the shorted component; verify a clean 20 V input first.

high risk

58% of cases

Symptom: Bench supply hits current limit instantly; a component heats within seconds.
Diagnosis: Diode-mode the rails, then use freeze spray or a thermal camera to localise the short.
Solution: Remove the shorted component, verify the rail, and replace it with a matched part.

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Questions about this model

MacBook Pro 14 draws 0.00 A at 20 V — where do I start?
Liquid damage suspected. No charge LED. USB-C meter shows negotiation but zero current. Looking for the correct order of measurements.
4 answers · 21 votes · Open

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