
While Apple's new 14-inch model offered some convenience in the repairability test, it failed due to the screen and soldered parts.
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iFixit is an organization that conducts disassembly tests by examining the repairability level of technological products.
In the MacBook Pro iFixit review, Apple's 14-inch touch model received a repairability score of 5 out of 10. This score beats last year's M5 MacBook Pro by one point. Still, it fell short of the cheaper MacBook Neo.
Tested model, version with PROLED XDR display. Technicians found that Apple kept the weight to 3 pounds by trimming the aluminum from the body and cover. The trackpad has also shrunk a bit.
Logo on the lid in MacBook Pro iFixit teardown
OLED displays do not have a classic backlight. That's why Apple placed a separate strip of four LEDs inside the cover to illuminate the logo on the back cover. The light first passes through a reflective layer and diffuser. It then emerges from a two-way mirror covering that looks shiny when closed.
The screen needs to be disassembled to access this strip. However, iFixit broke the OLED panel as the glass separated during disassembly. Under the microscope, enlarged blue subpixels were detected to make the screen last longer against burning.
Some jobs have become easier at the grassroots level
The battery is now held in place by adhesive strips that come off when stretched. This makes it easier to change. Fans and USB-C ports are modular, meaning they can be replaced one by one. On the other hand, to replace these ports or the headphone jack, the entire logic board must be removed.
Memory, storage, HDMI port and SDXC card slot are soldered to the motherboard. Therefore, these cannot be changed later. These soldered parts also contribute to the MacBook Pro's iFixit score remaining at 5.
Part matching restrictions relaxed
This time, Apple has kept the software track matching locks less tight. When iFixit swapped the logic board between two test devices, Apple's Repair Assistant tool recognized the display, battery, Touch ID sensor, and touch panel without additional calibration. This makes card replacement much easier for independent services.
However, the sensitive touch panel is covered over the special LED logo. Moreover, any damage to the cover requires replacement of the entire upper assembly. Therefore, it seems logical to use a protective case before throwing the device into the bag.
In summary, the MacBook Pro iFixit result shows that the screen and cover are still difficult to disassemble, while some parts on the base are easier to replace.
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