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[* black] The MacBook Air with Retina Display 2018 earns a ***X out of 10*** on our repairability scale (10 is the easiest to repair):
[* green] Many components are modular and straightforward to access—including the ports, fan, and speakers.
[* yellow] Apart from the pesky pentalobe screws, this laptop opens about as easily as any.
- [* yellow] The battery is secured with a combination of screws and repair-friendly stretch-release adhesive, although it takes some work to access.
- [* red] The logic board must be removed for safe access to the battery and trackpad.
- [* red] The RAM and storage are soldered to the logic board and cannot be upgraded or serviced—disappointing and impractical on a $1,200+ laptop.
+ [* yellow] The battery is secured with a combination of screws and repair-friendly stretch-release adhesive—but you'll have to remove the logic board and speakers for access.
+ [* red] The keyboard is integrated into the top case, requiring a full teardown for service.
+ [* red] RAM and storage are soldered to the logic board and cannot be upgraded or serviced—disappointing and impractical on a $1,200+ laptop.