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Framework CEO Critiques Apple’s MacBook Neo Repairability

4/3/2026

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Nirav Patel, CEO of Framework, criticizes Apple's MacBook Neo for limited repairability, contrasting it with Framework's modular laptops.
In a YouTube teardown, Patel notes the Neo has fewer adhesives but remains hard to repair, with a non-removable display.
Patel says the Neo serves as a test vehicle for repairability amid rising right-to-repair regulations, emphasizing Framework's focus on longevity and user control.

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Story summary

Nirav Patel, CEO of Framework, criticizes Apple's MacBook Neo for limited repairability, contrasting it with Framework's modular laptops.
In a YouTube teardown, Patel notes the Neo has fewer adhesives but remains hard to repair, with a non-removable display.
Patel says the Neo serves as a test vehicle for repairability amid rising right-to-repair regulations, emphasizing Framework's focus on longevity and user control.