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The speaker opposite the fan also looks emaciated compared with its 2016 predecessor.
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Apple's audio engineers are basically wizards, but we're skeptical that even wizards could maintain the same sound quality in a speaker this much smaller.
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Only a few Torx screws secure these speakers—they're not glued down like on so many other models. Replacement almost couldn't be easier.
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This modular Thunderbolt breakout board makes for a nice upgrade—last time, these were soldered to the logic board. This new configuration is more akin to the rest of the modern Pro line.
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A little farther and we're treated to another modular masterpiece: the headphone jack module. It includes the headphone jack, microphone, and Touch ID connector, and can be easily replaced without dragging along an expensive logic board.
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