iFixit Posts Teardown of the New 13-inch MacBook Pro [Images]
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Posted July 16, 2018 at 10:27pm by iClarified
iFixit has posted its teardown of Apple's new 13-inch MacBook Pro.
Grab your best tinkering tools and let’s dig in—we’re tearing down the 13” MacBook Pro with Touch Bar, 2018 edition.
Highlights: ● 13.3" LED-backlit IPS Retina display with True Tone, 2560 x 1600 resolution (227 dpi), P3 wide color gamut ● 2.3 GHz quad-core Intel Core i5 (Turbo Boost up to 3.8 GHz) with integrated Intel Iris Plus Graphics 655 ● Apple T2 custom coprocessor ● Four Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports supporting charging, DisplayPort, Thunderbolt, USB 3.1 Gen 2 ● New model number - A1989, and EMC 3214. ● 58.0 Wh battery, significantly higher than 49.2 Wh on previous gen ● New silicone barrier under keys ● New USB-C power adapter with model number A1947
Repairability Score: 1 out of 10 ● The trackpad can be removed without first removing the battery. ● The processor, RAM, and flash memory are soldered to the logic board. Repairs and upgrades will be impractical at best. ● The top case assembly, which includes the keyboard, battery, and speakers, is glued together—making all those components impractical to replace separately. ● The Touch ID sensor doubles as the power switch, and is paired with the T2 chip on the logic board. Fixing a broken power switch may require help from Apple, or a new logic board.
Check out a few images below and hit the link for the full teardown.