Specialists iFixit, investigated the inner world of laptop MacBook Pro with Retina display size of 13.3 inches. Of course, we are talking about the new model presented this week . Recall the base of the laptop, is a dual-core Intel Core i5 fourth generation. Its configuration can include up to 16 GB of RAM and SSD of 128, 256 or 512 GB. Screen resolution is 2560 X 1600 pixels, screen type - IPS. There are two Thunderbolt interfaces, USB 3.0 and HDMI.
Disassembly begins with the lower lid fastened on characteristic of Apple products in recent years under the Five-screw screwdriver.
As usual, the details of the disassembly process described in the video.
Maintainability laptop MacBook Pro iFixit experts evaluated only one point out of 10.
In the minuses were counted custom screws, the use of which unnecessarily complicates the process, excessive use of glue to mount the battery, placing the screws that secure the touch pad, under the battery, one-piece design of the display, resulting in the need for costly replacement for any damage, and lack of protective glass. Memory chips soldered on the motherboard, so the possibility of increasing the amount of RAM is not available. In addition, the laptop uses a non-standard SSD, which also makes it difficult to repair and upgrade.