The cool cats at iFixit have published a teardown of the 2020 MacBook Air and noted that it’s definitely more repairable than its predecessor.
The MacBook Air was last redesigned in 2018, which included changes such as the problematic butterfly keyboard.
The 2020 MacBook Air features a number of changes such as a move back to a scissor switch keyboard, which Apple has dubbed the “Magic Keyboard.” The new MacBook Air is about 0.5mm thicker than its predecessor because of the Magic Keyboard and only slightly heavier.
Other new changes include a larger heatsink over the MacBook Air’s processor, which could offer improved thermal performance.
More notably is a new cable configuration between the logic board and the trackpad, which allows for much easier removal of the trackpad and battery. Repair technicians are now able to remove the battery without moving the logic board.
In addition to stretch-release adhesive seen in past MacBook Air models, the speakers also feature new screws securing them in place, which should make disassembly a bit easier.
If you’ve had a chance to snag the 2020 MacBook Air and have any feedback to offer, please let us know about your experience in the comments.
Via AppleInsider and iFixit