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| [* black] It appears 2016 is the year of the new connector, as this is the [guide|72415|second time|stepid=144739|new_window=true] we've seen the new approach to the battery bridge. | |
| - | [* black] These copper pads are for the positive |
| + | [* black] These copper pads are for the positive and negative terminals of the battery. |
| [* black] Apple also seems to have included a connector that goes... ''nowhere''? | |
| - | [* black] Could it be a diagnostic port? Circuits and firmware do need testing |
| + | [* black] Could it be a diagnostic port? Circuits and firmware do need testing—although we have seen a fair amount of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Test_point|test points|new_window=true], which usually cut it. |
| [* black] We also find the modular headphone jack this time without [guide|72415|microphone hangers-on|stepid=144836|new_window=true]. Here we thought these [http://www.theverge.com/2016/9/7/12838024/apple-iphone-7-plus-headphone-jack-removal-courage|were a thing of the past.|new_window=true] | |
| [* icon_note] Nearby we spot a [https://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/M1DCoTDRgHTRMRHE|water damage indicator sticker|new_window=true], waiting patiently for the day you spill iced tea on your Touch Bar and it can fulfill its purpose in life by turning pink. |