The MacBook Neo can be disassembled in under 10 minutes, and its modular design, using only screws and no glue, makes it easier to repair than other MacBooks.
The MacBook Neo , equipped with the A18 Pro chip (the same chip used in iPhones) and 8GB of unified memory, is the first low-priced model in the MacBook series, priced at 99,800 yen (including tax). A teardown video of the MacBook Neo released by the technology YouTube channel TECH RE-NU reveals that the MacBook Neo is designed with a simpler component configuration than other MacBooks, making it easier to repair.
Apple's MacBook Neo makes repairs easier and cheaper than other MacBooks - Ars Technica
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2026/03/more-modular-design-makes-macbook-neo-easier-to-fix-than-other-apple-laptops/
TECH RE-NU purchased a MacBook Neo in Melbourne on its release day.
Looking at the underside, in addition to the rubber feet, there are screw holes.
There are eight screws securing the back.
Once you remove the screws, the back panel pops right off.
This is what it looks like inside. It was composed of several modules.
Remove the screws that secure the battery.
Disconnect the cables connecting the keyboard, trackpad, speaker, and microphone modules to the logic board.
The logic board is now removable. Unlike other MacBook series, the logic board is considerably smaller and has a simpler design.
Next, remove the Wi-Fi module.
There are two speakers, one on the left and one on the right.
Remove the hinge screws and separate the display.
The battery is also secured only with screws; no adhesive is used at all.
This is the battery for the MacBook Neo.
Remove the trackpad.
In previous MacBooks, the keyboard was fixed to the top case, requiring the entire unit to be replaced. However, in the MacBook Neo, the keyboard circuit board module is simply screwed to the top case. Disassembly took only 6 minutes. Since no adhesive is used and it's only held in place with screws, no advanced skills are required for disassembly; only the faulty module needs to be replaced. The MacBook Neo is arguably the easiest MacBook, and indeed any Apple device, to repair.
Technology media Ars Technica pointed out that the MacBook Neo is a Chromebook competitor, and that its significantly improved repairability has made it more attractive to businesses and schools.
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