iFixit, a company known for providing repair guides for a wide range of consumer electronics, recently put the official repair guides for the new 2023 MacBook Pro to the test. The company, which is known for taking apart new Apple products as soon as they are released, found that the new laptops are largely similar to their predecessors, except for the M2 Pro and M2 Max chips and the resulting benefits they bring.

As part of its teardown process, iFixit followed the official repair guides provided by Apple as part of the company’s self-service repair program. This program, which is designed to give users the tools they need to repair their own devices, covers most recent iPhone models, as well as the entire lineup of M1 Macs. The guides, which were specifically designed for the 2021 MacBook Pro models, were used to assess the repairability of the new 2023 MacBook Pro.

According to iFixit, the repair guides were “quite comprehensive and easy to follow,” however, the company did note that the MacBook Pro received a repairability score of 5 out of 10, due to many parts being soldered to the logic board. Additionally, the company found that the base model of the 2023 MacBook Pro had a reduced number of NAND chips for the SSD, which led to slower write and read speeds.

iFixit’s teardown provide valuable insights for consumers and repair professionals alike. The company’s use of the official repair guides from Apple allows for a more accurate and transparent assessment of the new MacBook Pro’s repairability. The discovery of the reduced number of NAND chips in the base model highlights an important consideration for users looking to purchase the new laptop.

Watch the full repairability video here