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MacBook Neo is Apple’s most repairable laptop in 14 years

Mar 20th 2026

A recent iFixit teardown says Apple’s new $599 MacBook Neo uses more screws and modular parts, scores 6/10 for repairability, and ships with official repair documentation, while RAM and storage stay soldered.

  • iFixit’s teardown gave the MacBook Neo a 6 out of 10 repairability score, the highest Apple laptop rating in about 14 years.
  • The Neo is an entry-level MacBook starting at $599 that runs Apple’s A18 Pro chip and targets students and budget buyers.
  • Apple replaced much adhesive with screws and modular components, making the battery and several parts easier to remove and replace.
  • Apple published official repair documentation for the Neo at launch.
  • RAM and storage remain soldered and non-upgradeable and the case still uses pentalobe screws.

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