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[* black] A few Phillips screws hold down the midframe assembly—nothing our tried-and-true [product|IF145-299-4|Mako 64 bit kit|new_window=true] can't handle!
[* black] With the midframe removed, we encounter a somewhat radical change: the motherboard is solely at the top of the device, [guide|123256|Pixel-style|stepid=238142|new_window=true].
- [* black] While this allows for a wider battery, it makes the connection between main and daughterboard trickier, necessitating these annoying interconnect cables that block battery access.
-[* black] At least the cables are on top, rather than under a battery and primed for pry damage, but Apple's interlocking "L" shapes seem to be the best use of space we've seen so far.
+ [* icon_note] While this allows for a wider battery, it makes the connection between main and daughterboard trickier, necessitating these annoying interconnect cables that block battery access.
+[* black] At least the cables are on top, rather than under a battery and primed for pry damage. So far, Apple's interlocking "L" shapes seem to be the best use of space we've seen...