The tech gurus at iFixit have released a new video showcasing teardowns of both the 13-inch iPad Pro and the Apple Pencil Pro. While the iPad Pro shows promising changes that make it more repairable, the Apple Pencil Pro falls short in terms of user-fixable design.
The video highlights significant improvements in the repairability of the 13-inch iPad Pro, particularly in the battery removal process. Host Shahram Mokhtari praises these changes, noting they will save self-repairers valuable time during repairs.
However, the teardown of the Apple Pencil Pro tells a different story. Despite efforts to disassemble it, the stylus proves challenging to repair. Mokhtari resorts to cutting open the plastic body, rendering the device irreparable. The intricate internal layout and welded components make it nearly impossible for users to fix.
While acknowledging Apple's "baby steps" toward consumer repairability in recent devices, the video underscores the stark difference between the repairability of the iPad Pro and the Apple Pencil Pro. Despite these challenges, iFixit continues to shed light on the inner workings of Apple's products.
For those interested in the latest offerings from Apple, the 13-inch iPad Pro starts at $1299, while the Apple Pencil Pro is priced at $129.
