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Retina MacBook 2016 USB-C and Audio Jack Disconnect

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Disconnect the audio jack board ribbon cable by pulling it straight back out of the ZIF connector.

During reassembly, orient the ribbon cable so the white stripe faces you. Insert the cable until the white line disappears under the socket.

At this point it is possible to open the macbook all the way and to lay it flat on a table without causing any damage to the flex cables.

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