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  • iFixit posts M5 iPad Pro teardown report

    iFixit posts M5 iPad Pro teardown report

    It’s gotten a bit easier to fix the new iPad Pro with the M5 generation, but the trick lies in getting into it.

    Once again, the cool cats at iFixit have released a teardown of the new iPad Pro, this time diving into the new M5 model. The report revealed that the M5 iPad Pro is mostly a specification bump with no significant internal design changes. As such, the report notest that the newest iPad Pro is almost identical to its predecessor, the M5 chip replacing the M4 chip, bringing better performance and efficiency but no visible internal redesign.

    The M5 iPad Pro’s internal structure and layout remain compact, emphasizing rigidity and thinness rather than ease of access. Its design approach reflects Apple’s ongoing philosophy known internally as “Longevity by Design.”

    Modern Apple design prioritizes structural integrity over repair simplicity. Sealed devices protect against dust, moisture, and torsion, enhancing durability scores in independent tests.

    iFixit notes that Apple’s use of seals complicates screen and battery replacement for technicians opening the tablet. This is also compounded by adhesive sealing, integrated cables, and fused glass preserve performance and waterproofing. As a result, iFixit assigned the new M5 iPad Pro a repairability for of 5 out of 10 based on these factors.

    Apple plans to release self-service repair materials and documentation for authorized and independent repairs of the M5 iPad Pro soon, although a specific date for this release has yet to be announced.

    Stay tuned for additional details as they become available.

    Via AppleInsider and iFixit

  • Rumor: Apple developing new method for replacing iPhone batteries

    Rumor: Apple developing new method for replacing iPhone batteries

    The process of replacing your iPhone battery could become that much simpler through a process that could debut later this year.

    Per The Information, the move comes in response to a new EU law requiring smartphone manufacturers to ensure batteries can be replaced by owners using easily accessible tools by 2025. According to sources close to the story, Apple is exploring the use of electrically induced adhesive debonding technology to achieve this.

    The current iPhone battery replacement method is difficult and involves removing adhesive strips with tweezers. Should these strips break, additional steps involving heat or solvents are necessary to dislodge the adhesive. After removing the old battery, a tray and a specialized machine are required to install a new one securely.

    The new method that’s said to be in the testing phase involves encasing the battery in metal instead of black foil. A series of alleged leaked images of an iPhone 16 Pro battery went public earlier this year. By applying a low voltage of electricity, the new battery can be quickly dislodged from the chassis. Customers will still need to open the device themselves, which involves the use of adhesives and screws to keep the ‌iPhone‌’s display in place and retain water resistance.

    This new battery replacement method is anticipated to debut in at least one iPhone 16 model later this year and could be extended to all versions of the iPhone 17 next year. Apple is expected to continue recommending that users seek professional assistance for battery replacements, given the complexities and potential risks associated with the procedure.

    Stay tuned for additional details as they become available.

    Via The Information