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Retina MacBook 2017 Teardown

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Retina MacBook 2017 Teardown, Final Thoughts: crwdns2935265:00crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
Final Thoughts
  • Retina Macbook 2016 Repairability Score: 1 out of 10 (10 is the easiest to repair)

  • Apple did not return to tri-point screws, and instead used only Torx and Phillips screws within the computer.

  • The processor, RAM, and flash memory are still soldered to the logic board.

  • A large amount of strong adhesive holds the battery assembly to the lower case .

  • The Retina display is a fused unit with no separate, protective glass. If the display is damaged, it'll be arduous and expensive to repair.

  • While it's no more repairable than the last two years' editions, it does benefit from sharing a lot of the same parts and repair procedures as the other Retina MacBooks.

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