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To my knowledge, the Surface Laptop is the only laptop that iFixit has ever rated as impossible to repair. It didn't receive that rating because it was thin an
by GeekyBear 8y ago
To my knowledge, the Surface Laptop is the only laptop that iFixit has ever rated as impossible to repair.
It didn't receive that rating because it was thin and light. The issue was that it was not possible to open the device without destroying it.
>It’s clear that Microsoft never intended for the Surface Laptop to be repaired because it’s a completely sealed device. There aren’t even any screws to take out, so iFixit had to slice the fabric cover open to peel it away from the metal chassis. That’s never going back together. The inner metal shield is also devoid of screws, relying instead upon spot welds and glue. Again, this is probably not going to be reassembled.
>Replacing a defective or worn out battery is one of the most common repairs on laptops, but it’s really not feasible here.
https://www.extremetech.com/computing/251046-ifixit-labels-surface-laptop-glue-filled-monstrosity https://www.extremetech.com/computing/251046-ifixit-labels-s...