Wednesday, April 15, 2015

An autopsy showed that the new 12-inch MacBook can not be repaired

Experts iFixit, recently studied the anatomy of the new MacBook Pro with Touch trackpad Force , conducted the autopsy of 12-inch MacBook, which debuted last week.
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Instance, studied the staff iFixit, contained 2-core processor Intel SR23G Core M-5Y31 with Intel HD graphics 5300, 8GB RAM module Elpida / Micron FB164A1MA-GD-F, two flash module Toshiba TH58TFT0DFKLAVF NB2953 capacity of 128 GB each, wireless chipset Broadcom BCM15700A2, controller Broadcom BCM5976.
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Maintainability laptop 2015 release was estimated at 1 point from a possible 10. Maximum result corresponds most easily repairable devices. When opening the MacBook revealed that to replace the old plastic clips have new, with special springs and pins. The use of proprietary fasteners require special screwdriver, and a new scheme cabling greatly complicates remove cells.
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To replace the universal interface connector USB-C, is required to work a screwdriver under the three-beam slot Tri-Wing. In addition, the port is hidden under the display bracket that complicates replacement. Given that this is the only universal connector, it will be used more intensively than usual specialized connectors.
A display with a resolution of 2304 x 1400 pixels is a single unit without a separate protective glass. If the panel needs to be replaced, this operation would be very expensive. CPU, RAM and flash memory soldered on a motherboard. Finally, the battery is entirely adhered to the bottom.
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In iFixit found that the built-in battery capacity is 5263 mAh MacBook. This is more than the 11-inch model MacBook Air (5100 mAh), but less than the 13-inch laptop modification (5400 mAh). Antenna installed in special slots inside the speakers. In the keyboard unit used 83 screws Pentalobe.
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