


These models excluded all of the previous ports included on the past model, in exchange for four USB-C ports, which would be used for everything including charging. These models came with a thin OLED touch screen just above the keyboard, taking the place of the function keys. Other changes from the previous version of the MacBook Pro include a thinner MagSafe 2 charging port, a thinner bezel, an HDMI port, soldered memory, adhesive holding the battery to the chassis, and the lack of an optical drive.Īlso included in the MacBook Pro Retina category is the newer Touch Bar model, which was released in 2016. Retina display was advertised as having so many pixels that the human eye could not discern them, and likewise this upgraded screen was the main selling point for this model. The Retina display model was the first significant upgrade to the 13 inch MacBook Pro since its release in 2009, signifying the 3rd generation of MacBook Pro models.

The Touch ID button is topped by sapphire crystal.Apple also seems to have included a connector that goes.Touch Bar features: a smaller battery, two fans, double-ended heat sink, no SSD card, and lower speakers (that don't actually line up with their grilles).The Touch Bar version weighs about 20 grams less than its counterpart.Will this machine surprise us with some upgrade-friendly features, or will it be as disposable as the box it comes in? There's only one way to find out: it's teardown time! Today, we turn our tools on its Touch Bar-equipped launch mate.

Two weeks ago, we tore down the new entry-level 13" MacBook Pro to discover it was thinner, lighter, faster, and (sad face) less repairable than most any other pro-level laptop. IFixit has posted its teardown of the new 13-inch MacBook Pro with Touch bar.
