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iFixit: MacBook Neo is the most repairable MacBook in about 14 years

Mar 13th 2026

A teardown found a screw-mounted battery tray, Repair Assistant that accepts parts, and easier display and keyboard repairs, but soldered RAM and storage limit the Neo to a 6 out of 10 score.

  • iFixit calls the MacBook Neo the most repairable MacBook in about 14 years.
  • The battery is mounted in a tray secured by 18 screws instead of being glued in place.
  • Repair Assistant appears to accept replacement parts without blocking swaps.
  • The display and keyboard are easier to replace than in recent MacBooks.
  • RAM and storage remain soldered and iFixit gave the Neo a 6 out of 10 repairability score.

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