Overview
- iFixit rates the 14-inch laptop 4 out of 10 for repairability, citing extensive disassembly for common fixes.
- Battery swaps remain onerous because Apple sells the pack only preinstalled in the top case, forcing near-total component transplantation.
- The six-cell battery measures 72.6 Wh versus the prior 72.4 Wh, while Apple’s specifications page still lists 72.4 Wh.
- Access improves slightly as the central battery pull tabs are reachable without removing the trackpad.
- Many parts stay buried under the logic board and the display still requires removing the antenna bracket with tiny P2 screws, as overall hardware updates are otherwise modest.