iFixit was t asked with tearing down the 15-inch MacBook Air in which you can see some interesting changes from the 13-inch model.
are revealing more information on the new equipment presented by Apple. This time it’s the turn of the new 15-inch MacBook Air with M2 chip. While it might look the same body compared to its little sibling, there are a few details that make the difference. As for the exterior, there are no differences other than the screen. iFixit was tasked with tearing down the first 15-inch MacBook Air. In an initial plan, the process seems long as if it were a maze.
Apple has improved the process to make it easier to repair the MacBook Air in certain regions
This had already been seen in the previous teardown of the 13-inch MacBook Air with M2. Despite the complexity noted in this iFixit video, there are some optimizations that will allow you to fix the Mac and more when you have the self-service repair program.
13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Air teardown by iFixit
As a first novelty, the speaker design changes since the number of elements is increased. It is a system of 6 speakers against the 4 of the small model. The battery is one of the strengths of this new MacBook Air. He has a 66.5 watt-hour size with one large cell and four small cells. Those from Cupertino indicate that the two devices will offer the same autonomy despite the fact that the 15-inch model is larger and has a better screen resolution. In numbers, it is 25% larger and has an estimated duration of 15-18 hours..
In terms of repair, iFixit gives it a rating of 3 out of 10. It’s a wonderful piece of equipment, but as with any future repair issue, it’s not expected to yield a promising result if it’s not brought to the right place. Apple has applied many “security locks” to screws and glues so that each person in the authorized service leaves it as it is. It has always been an inconvenience when we have an unforeseen event and we have to repair Apple equipment, not everyone can do it
An ideal equipment for users who need a little more screen
The MacBook Air is available in two screen sizes
Apple said it in its presentation, it’s the best 15-inch laptop in the world. The performance of the M2, a big battery that lasts all day, a lightweight and fanless design, the MacBook Air promises to be the center of attention from now on. things have changed so much that Apple bragged after its hardware showcase at WWDC 2023 that they have already completed the transition to their architecture to leave Intel in the past.
By the way, this MacBook Air is 12 times faster than any Intel-based MacBook Air. It’s Apple’s secret, so much performance has never been offered in a device so thin and big on the screen at the same time. If you’re considering buying one of the two models, you can see all the differences between the 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Air here.
