MacBook Pro M5: Battery Fixes Get Slightly Easier – Is It Worth the Upgrade?

Improvements in MacBook Pro M5 Battery Replacement Ease


Illustrative Image

A Small Step Towards MacBook Repair

Battery Replacement

Small Progress

Device Repair

MacBook Pro M5: Progress Towards Battery Repair (iFixit Discovery)


Limited Improvements: Apple introduces limited improvements in the ease of MacBook Pro M5 battery replacement in its latest MacBook Pro M5 devices, a step that is considered minor progress towards enhancing MacBook repairability.

MacBook Pro M5 is the first model that allows battery replacement without needing to remove the trackpad. However, Apple’s battery replacement remains a complex process, which may deter most users from attempting self-repair.


Illustrative image of the repair process

Self-Repair Challenges and iFixit's Assessment

iFixit's Repairability Rating

4/10

Harder Than It Should Be

Spare Parts Limitations

Multiple Screw Removal


Self-Repair Limitations: For those wishing to perform MacBook Pro repair themselves, Apple's official battery replacement is to purchase this complete pre-installed keyboard and battery part, MacBook Pro owners will face the task of removing many unnecessary screws and components (excluding the trackpad) merely to replace the MacBook Pro battery. However, iFixit confirmed that Apple has included a MacBook Pro devices, compared to 72.4 Wh in the previous model.

small step in the process of MacBook Pro battery replacement, which is why iFixit gave the MacBook Pro M5 a self-repair is possible, but it's "harder than it should be."

MacBook Pro M1, which achieved 5 out of 10, but Apple continues to take MacBook repairs easier and more accessible.

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