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Apple's MacBook Neo: Most Repairable Laptop Since 2014

3/15/2026

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Apple's MacBook Neo costs $599, with students paying $499, and it is hailed as the most repairable Apple laptop since 2014.
Teardowns by Tech Re-Nu and iFixit show screws instead of glue, which makes the battery and keyboard easier to replace.
The Neo uses modular parts to improve repairability, although RAM and storage are soldered.
iFixit scores the Neo 6/10 for repairability, underscoring a broader shift toward repairability.

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Story summary

Apple's MacBook Neo costs $599, with students paying $499, and it is hailed as the most repairable Apple laptop since 2014.
Teardowns by Tech Re-Nu and iFixit show screws instead of glue, which makes the battery and keyboard easier to replace.
The Neo uses modular parts to improve repairability, although RAM and storage are soldered.
iFixit scores the Neo 6/10 for repairability, underscoring a broader shift toward repairability.