iFixit did an initial teardown of the scissor switch Magic Keyboard that comes with the 16-inch MacBook Pro last weekend and now they\u2019ve given Apple\u2019s latest notebook a full inspection. Follow along for a look at the new and improved thermal system, six-speaker system, Magic Keyboard details, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
iFixit noted in its initial peek inside the 16-inch MacBook Pro that the Magic Keyboard looked like it should solve the woes that the butterfly keyboard brought to users over the last several years. We also got a sneak peek at the inside of the rest of the machine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Now that iFixit has completed its full teardown, we know how Apple evolved its thermal system for improved venting and the ability to push 28% more air to dissipate heat more effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pardon us while we vent for a minute. Stacked atop its slightly-older sibling (the 15-inch 2019 model), the new MacBook Pro has some noticeably larger exhaust holes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
That combined with these new fans, which feature bigger impeller blades, pushes 28% more air through the new Pro.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As iFixit previously shared, the Magic Keyboard is almost exactly the same as the stand-alone Magic Keyboard, except for the components being slightly thinner. Another positive sign for long-term reliability and ease of cleaning, the Magic Keyboard doesn\u2019t have a silicone membrane like the more recent butterfly keyboard was revised to include.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There\u2019s slightly less space surrounding these new keys, and pundits will celebrate those reconfigured arrow keys\u2014but everything else looks nigh identical.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
News flash: there\u2019s not even a dust-proofing membrane on these new switches. We\u2019re inclined to take this as a very good sign. (It means we can finally eat Doritos during teardowns again.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, a disappointing find for repairability is the fact that the keyboard frame is riveted in place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Nooooo! Once again, the keyboard assembly is riveted down. Though the switches are likely less vulnerable to crumbly assailants, the keyboard itself isn\u2019t any more repairable than the Butterfly boards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
iFixit also shared a look at the new speaker system and three-mic setup found in the 16-inch MacBook Pro.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While the 16-inch MacBook Pro brings a variety of solid improvements, to no surprise it continues to fail iFixit\u2019s repairability standards earning a 1 out of 10 for that metric.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On the bright side, it does still feature an easily replaceable trackpad and hey, we\u2019ve got a reliable keyboard again!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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