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Retina MacBook 2017 Teardown

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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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