This means that Apple’s most robust computer is now even more attractive as a long-term investment.
“Replacing batteries shouldn’t be a pain in the neck or cost an arm and a leg.
In my experience, batteries are often the first component to degrade in mobile devices.”
The new iPad Pro is still scary to open up.iFixit
Teardown Smackdown
We weren’t kidding about most of thechanges being on the inside with this iPad.
But inside, Apple has made big advancements.
Even better news is that the battery is a lot easier to get to.
The M4 iPad without its face.iFixit
Unfortunately, this means that the battery has to be glued in tight to provide that structure.
The workaround is to use pull tabsglue strips that lose their stickiness when stretched.
You locate the tabs and pull.
Making this easier is a huge step towardsmaking the iPad repairableby regular folks.
“It’s hard enough getting the screen lined up and keeping the digitizer cable undamaged on reassembly.
What you don’t want is a2-3 hour ordealto pull the battery out on top of that.
“It’s just offputting.
Who has that kind of time?
So why is Apple doing this?
Well, difficult repairs are difficult for whoever does them.
And, of course, this is all good for users.
The iPad Pro is already a great, foolproof, andlong-lasting computer for most people.
And now it can last even longer.
