Apple came up with the second event of this year, Unleashed. It took its place on the stage with the new version of the M1 processor, which has been talked about for a long time, as well as the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook models with new processors.
After the introduction of the products, new details began to emerge. While changing the battery in previous models of MacBook is quite troublesome; It turns out that this event has become even easier in new models.
Changing batteries is now easier on new MacBook Pros
It turns out that Apple’s redesigned 14-inch MacBook Pro battery uses pull tabs instead of the previously used method to make replacing and repairing parts a more user-friendly process.
Repair firm iFixit discovered that the battery pull tabs or stretchable adhesive tapes discovered in the new 14-inch MacBook Pro; explained that it allows parts to be securely attached and easily removed without screws or glue. Although this feature is used on the iPhone and other Apple devices, it was not common on MacBooks.
The pull tabs for the MacBook Pro’s four outer battery cells are easily accessible; Removing the two central cells can be a bit more complicated as they are located under the TrackPad.
More than a decade ago, Apple’s professional laptop lineup included replaceable batteries via an easy-access panel. On the other hand, in 2009, the company switched to built-in batteries, which were initially attached with screws to the entire top case of the device. In 2012, he switched to adhesive, making device repairs a difficult and risky operation.
The disassembly trials of the repair company continue. In addition, the 14-inch MacBook Pro model of the battery pull tab design; It is not yet clear whether it is available in other models.
14-inch MacBook specifications
| Display: | 14. 2 inch mini-LED Liquid Retina XDR display, 3024 x 1964 pixel resolution, up to 1000 nits continuous (full screen) brightness, 1600 nits maximum brightness, True Tone technology, ProMotion technology with 120 Hz refresh rate, 254 PPI |
| CPU: | Apple M1 Pro |
| Memory: | 16GB, 32GB and 64GB RAM |
| Storage: | Storage support up to 8TB |
| Ports: | Three Thunderbolt 4 (Type-C) ports, HDMI port, SDXC card slot, MagSafe 3 port, 3.5mm headphone jack |
| Connection technologies: | Bluetooth 5.0, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax |
| Battery: | 70 watt-hour integrated lithium polymer battery |
| Weight and size: | 1. 55 cm x 31. 26 cm x 22. 12 cm / 1.61 kg |
| Other: | 1080p FaceTime HD camera, Spatial audio support when playing music or video with Dolby Atmos on the built-in speakers, Spatial audio with dynamic head tracking when using AirPods (3rd generation), AirPods Pro and AirPods Max |
| Color: | Space Gray and Silver |
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