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New MacBook teardown reveals that it is near impossible to fix

By Kenny Yeo - on 16 Apr 2015, 10:24am

New MacBook teardown reveals that it is near impossible to fix

Source: iFixit.

Measuring just 13mm thick and weighing under a kilogram, Apple's new MacBook is an extremely portable and, dare we say it, sexy device. But if you plan on getting one, make sure to upgrade all the components that you think you will need and also get AppleCare.

The reason we say so is because a teardown of the MacBook has revealed that it is almost impossible for users to conduct self repairs and upgrades. To begin, the MacBook is secured using proprietary pentalobe screws, so opening the device is already a problem.

Next, the CPU, memory and SSD are all soldered onto the logic board, so there's no chance of upgrades there. The batteries are also solidly glued in place. The Retina display was also found to be a fused unit with no separate protective glass, which means the entire assembly will have to be replaced should it go faulty. If your USB-C port breaks, replacing it will be a tall task as it is secured by tri-wing screws and buried under the display brackets.

As a result, iFixit gave the new MacBook a repairability score of just 1 out of 10 - 10 being easiest to repair.

Source: iFixit

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