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Apple's MacBook Neo Introduces Affordable DIY Repair Options

4/14/2026

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The MacBook Neo enables hardware repairs, a notable shift for Apple.
Replacement parts cost $111.75 for a battery and $113.52 for a keyboard.
Official parts allow personalization, including colorful bottom cases and keycaps, starting at $34.32.
To order parts online, users must enter the repair manual ID ZFXBHN.
The model no longer requires full assemblies for repairs and comes in various colors.

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Story summary

The MacBook Neo enables hardware repairs, a notable shift for Apple.
Replacement parts cost $111.75 for a battery and $113.52 for a keyboard.
Official parts allow personalization, including colorful bottom cases and keycaps, starting at $34.32.
To order parts online, users must enter the repair manual ID ZFXBHN.
The model no longer requires full assemblies for repairs and comes in various colors.