iFixit MacBook Neo teardown confirms that it is Apple's most repairable laptop since 2012
By Wesley Hilliard
Published on March 13, 2026.
Apple's MacBook Neo has been found to be among the most repairable laptops since 2012, according to iFixit. The teardown revealed that the battery is easily accessed, sectioned, and lacks aggressive glue. The MacBook Neo's storage and RAM are soldered, so users won't be replacing them after purchase. The keyboard is now a removable component and the chassis is lighter than the MacBook Air, making it nearly equal to the display. iFixIt rated the MacBook Neo with a repairability score of 6 out of 10, while AirPods and the iPhone 17 Pro were ranked at the bottom of the scale.
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