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| + | [* icon_note] ***Teardown Update***: Hey, what's this little flex cable doing here? We don't remember seeing this before, and [https://www.macrumors.com/2019/11/19/16-inch-macbook-pro-lid-angle-sensor/|MacRumors|new_window=true] was kind enough to ask us about it. |
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| + | [* black] We have to fully remove the display to investigate, but it turns out there's a new sensor facing the left-side hinge, and a magnet embedded in the hinge itself. The arrow on the magnet indicates alignment/polarity, which rotates in sync with the display. |
| + | [* black] Looks like Apple added a ***lid angle sensor***. Why would they need that? Will this enable some cool new macOS feature? |
| + | [* black] Maybe. It could also be a clever way for Apple to trace the history of how the device was used if repairs are needed. For instance, [https://www.ifixit.com/News/flexgate|if the display cables fray|new_window=true], Apple might want to know how much the display was adjusted, and how often. |
| + | [* icon_reminder] MacRumors did some additional gumshoeing, and found out that Apple wants this little sensor calibrated after repairs. What do you suppose it's for? |
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