MBP 2021 - Which components are user-replaceable?

[fessen]

For the new MBP 16's announced today, will users be able to replace any of these components relatively easily?
- battery
- hard drive
- RAM

 

[OldMacs4Me]

A safe bet would be that Apple will bat .000 on this one.

 

[TheRdungeon]

For the new MBP 16's announced today, will users be able to replace any of these components relatively easily?
- battery
- hard drive
- RAM

I would bet my entire life that none of that will be user replaceable unfortunately

 

[DeltaMac]

The M1(x) has both RAM and storage on the same chip (along with all the other components and cores, which is why it is called a system on a chip (SOC)). It's not possible to replace either, as neither are on the logic board, nor are they in slots, They are a permanent part of that SOC. You would have to replace that SOC, which is also probably impossible without replacing the logic board.
The battery is probably similar to previous MacBook Pros, and should be replaceable, according to iFixit.

 

[TheRdungeon]

The M1(x) has both RAM and storage on the same chip (along with all the other components and cores, which is why it is called a system on a chip (SOC)). It's not possible to replace either, as neither are on the logic board, nor are they in slots, They are a permanent part of that SOC. You would have to replace that SOC, which is also probably impossible without replacing the logic board.
The battery is probably similar to previous MacBook Pros, and should be replaceable, according to iFixit.

Is the battery on the touchbar macs user replaceable?

 

[Rob198612]

the screen protector is user replaceable

 

[fessen]

The M1(x) has both RAM and storage on the same chip (along with all the other components and cores, which is why it is called a system on a chip (SOC)). It's not possible to replace either, as neither are on the logic board, nor are they in slots, They are a permanent part of that SOC. You would have to replace that SOC, which is also probably impossible without replacing the logic board.
The battery is probably similar to previous MacBook Pros, and should be replaceable, according to iFixit.

This page says battery is "built-in," which does not bode well.

MacBook Pro 16" 2021 Repair Help: Learn How to Fix It Yourself.

Repair guides and disassembly information for the 16-inch MacBook Pro released in October of 2021, featuring Apple-designed M1 Pro and M1 Max SoCs. Model A2485.

www.ifixit.com

By easily replaceable, I meant able to get in and out to replace a battery in less than 10 minutes, like on my old 2009 MBP, not having to break down the whole inner architecture AND dissolve adhesive, like on some of the retinas.

 

[TheRdungeon]

This page says battery is "built-in," which does not bode well.

MacBook Pro 16" 2021 Repair Help: Learn How to Fix It Yourself.

Repair guides and disassembly information for the 16-inch MacBook Pro released in October of 2021, featuring Apple-designed M1 Pro and M1 Max SoCs. Model A2485.

www.ifixit.com

By easily replaceable, I meant able to get in and out to replace a battery in less than 10 minutes, like on my old 2009 MBP, not having to break down the whole inner architecture AND dissolve adhesive, like on some of the retinas.

Certainly not by that standard then

 

[3Rock]

The power brick and cable are we replaceable 🤠

 

[DeltaMac]

Yes, the battery will not be "easily replaced in less than 10 minutes", but being careful to not puncture the old battery while you are releasing it from the adhesive, and following other safety precautions, you should get the battery replaced in 1 to 2 hours.