The cool cats of iFixit have completed a full teardown of the new 2019 Mac Pro desktop, the teardown highlighting its ease of access to various components as needed. The case quickly lifts off with no proprietary screws or adhesive. Upon removal, power to the machine is cut off for safety. iFixit also noted that […]
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If you’ve suffered through the Parade of Glue and Adhesive that was involved in replacing the batteries on Apple’s MacBook Air notebooks since 2012, you’re going to love this. Apple’s new MacBook Air battery can be replaced by the owner in the notebook. In all other MacBook and MacBook Pro models with a Retina display […]
The cool cats at iFixit have just torn down the 9.7-inch iPad Pro and found the typical mix of components from Samsung, Bosch Sensortec, NXP Semiconductors, and others, plus a whole lot of battery. Cutting to the chase, iFixit rates the smaller iPad Pro’s repairability at a low 2 out of 10, which is the […]
The cool cats at iFixit just tore into the newly-released iPad mini 4 and found that it’s essentially the iPad Air 2 components squeezed into a smaller form factor. The new tablet uses the iPad Air 2’s fully laminated screen technology, which lends itself to a thinner design. The glass and display are adhered together, […]
For the brave of heart, iFixit has the Apple Watch repair manuals you’ve been hankering for. The tech outfit has posted manuals as to how to replace the battery, screen, adhesive, and NFC antenna. The guides provide step-by-step instructions on how to replace the Apple Watch’s OLED display and battery, alongside additional steps for repairing […]