MacBook Neo Teardown Reveals Highly Accessible Battery

Repair site iFixit recently conducted a teardown of the MacBook Neo and was pleasantly surprised by the laptop’s repairability. According to iFixit, this is the first time they’ve been this happy about a MacBook since 2012.

Easy to Open and Access Components

The teardown focused on the more expensive $699 version of the MacBook Neo, which includes a Touch ID keyboard. Both models are described as suspiciously easy to open, with the lower case held together by pentalobe screws, which are less common and require a special screwdriver. However, the cover can be unclipped by hand, making it easy to access the internal components.

Accessible Battery and Internal Layout

Inside, the MacBook Neo features a shockingly sensible internal layout. The battery, speakers, ports, and trackpad are all easily accessible and not buried under other components, unlike most Apple laptops. The battery is screwed in rather than attached with adhesive, making it simple to remove for repair or replacement. iFixit notes that the lack of battery adhesive is the biggest repair win for the MacBook Neo.

Future EU Law Compliance

iFixit believes that Apple is preparing for an upcoming EU law that will require many portable devices to have user-replaceable batteries by early 2027. This regulation could lead to similar setups for batteries in future MacBook Air and Pro models.

Modular Design and Accessibility

While there are many cables to unplug to access other components like the logic board, iFixit describes the overall accessibility as

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