iFixit took apart the new MacBook Pro, following Apple's DIY repair instructions. But it is still difficult to repair it

iFixit specialists got to the new MacBook Pro laptop, the main changes in which were updated

M2 Pro and M2 Max processors. The most interesting thing is that they completely followed the official Apple instructions for self-repair. Does it work? Let's find out.

What's new

With the exception of the M2 Pro and M2 Max chips, the newlaptops are almost identical to their predecessors. That's why iFixit used a DIY repair guide designed for 2021 MacBook Pro models. And all because during disassembly of the previous generation these instructions were not yet available, and in the case of the new MacBook Pro they are not yet available.

Apple's manual is quite detailed and easy to followfor understanding. But it consists of 162 pages, so if you still decide to use it for DIY repairs, be patient! But even with detailed instructions, repairs will be very difficult, as the MacBook Pro still has serious repairability issues. The main one is that many parts are soldered to the motherboard.

Therefore, the 2023 MacBook Pro received only 5 out of 10 points for repairability from iFixit.