The MacBook Neo Is ‘the Most Repairable MacBook’ In Years, According To IFixit
The MacBook Neo Is ‘the Most Repairable MacBook’ In Years, According To IFixit
Apple’s new MacBook Neo isn’t just the most affordable MacBook by far — it’s also the most repairable MacBook in “about fourteen years,” according to an in-depth teardown by how-to website iFixit.
The MacBook Neo Is ‘the Most Repairable MacBook’ In Years, According To IFixit
The “big story,” in iFixit’s view, is the battery. While older MacBook batteries are supposedly glued into place, the Neo’s battery is held by a tray secured with 18 screws. That’s a lot of screws, but iFixit declared that “screws still beat adhesive every time.” In fact, this new arrangement — which should make it much easier to replace your MacBook battery — “sent cheers across the iFixit office.”
The MacBook Neo Is ‘the Most Repairable MacBook’ In Years, According To IFixit
Other changes that reportedly make the MacBook Neo more repairable: a flat disassembly tree, the fact that Repair Assistant appears to accept replacement parts without complaint, and an easier-to-replace display and keyboard.
The MacBook Neo Is ‘the Most Repairable MacBook’ In Years, According To IFixit
Ultimately, iFixit still had enough concerns — like soldered RAM and storage — that it only gave the Neo repairability score of 6 out of 10. But it said that for a MacBook, “that’s a strong score.”
