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As announced, the repair specialists at iFixit have now completely disassembled the 2019 Mac Pro and describe the new Apple product as a “masterclass in repairability” due to its modular components.
On Friday, iFixit showed the unboxing of the new Mac Pro via livestream and took a first look inside. Cheese was also used – see hereA complete teardown has now been submitted. Removing the case is no problem thanks to the simple twist-and-grip technique. Due to the modular nature of the Mac Pro, iFixit describes the device as a "masterclass in repairability." However, there is one point of criticism – namely the T2 chip. During their investigation, iFixit quickly discovered that the built-in SSD is linked to the T2 security chip. This circumstance makes it impossible for users to replace the hard drive themselves. A trip to Apple or an authorized service partner is therefore unavoidable.
The new Mac Pro is a Fixmas marvel: beautiful, amazingly well put together, and a masterclass in repairability. We love that a large portion of the modules can be replaced without tools; we love the use of (mostly) standard screws and connectors; we love the on-board instructions and diagrams for certain repairs; and, most of all, the free public repair guides and videos.
According to iFixit, the new Mac Pro 2019 is the most repair-friendly Apple device. The experts therefore give it nine out of ten points in terms of repairability. The new super computer can be purchased from Apple starting at 6,499 euros. (Image: Apple)
