MacBook and MacBook Pro Disassembly and Photos

must not buy...must hold out

I have to say, the comparison pictures between the old and the new are really stunning. This new manufacturing process was money well spent.

The screws, seams, and plastic trim of the old machines are just gone. The contrast is unbelievable. The new ones really look like some kind of sci-fi movie prop. You know, like something made of balsa wood and spray-painted? The fact that this is a real machine is hard for me to believe.

Seriously, I spent Tuesday moaning about firewire, but these photos just blow my mind.

If you're not sure what I mean, go to this article and search for the phrse "previous model's wimpy weak edges". The photo under that says it all.

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Those side-by-side comparison pictures from AI are amazing. See also the pictures showing the old MBP next to the new MBP - massive difference in construction quality, it's crazy.

NO VIDEO ADAPTER?

APPLE are you effing kidding me? It's proprietary, what a freaking nightmare. Buy buy $50 student discount...

I have to say, the comparison pictures between the old and the new are really stunning. This new manufacturing process was money well spent.

The screws, seams, and plastic trim of the old machines are just gone. The contrast is unbelievable. The new ones really look like some kind of sci-fi movie prop. You know, like something made of balsa wood and spray-painted? The fact that this is a real machine is hard for me to believe.

Seriously, I spent Tuesday moaning about firewire, but these photos just blow my mind.

The structural rigidity of my new MBP is beyond words. I have never been able to pick up a laptop as big as this with one hand, and not see relatively noticeable chassis flex.

I am really impressed with it so far, no real complaints.

I am really impressed with it so far, no real complaints.

Well, my compliments aside, I'm still ticked about the firewire thing! :p

The pro having only one 800 port is fine. I can buy an adapter. Whatever, I won't complain.

But the regular Macbook? What am I supposed to do with my DV and HDV camcorder? Geez, I'd have probably bought one by now to replace my original Macbook Pro if the new Macbook had firewire. But as it is, I'm gonna stick with what I've got.

I agree with the quality of the build, it's superb. I went with my girlfriend to pick up the 2.0Ghz one last night as she needed a new notebook because her old Dell from college died.

My only complaint so far is that the "4" number key doesn't depress quite right, as it seems there is an obstruction on the left side or the scissor mechanism isn't seated right. I'm gonna take a look at it and if it isn't just a seating issue, then I'm taking it back for her to get a new one...all the keys should work on a 12 hour old laptop. Does anyone know if they are able to be popped off like the aluminum keyboard and old macbook keys can be? I would guess they can be.

Other than that and some connection issues (based more so with her parent's wonky verizon DSL wireless set up), I have no complaints about the new design.

NO VIDEO ADAPTER?

APPLE are you effing kidding me? It's proprietary, what a freaking nightmare. Buy buy $50 student discount...

It's not really proprietary. Displayport and Mini Display port are industry standards, it's just that it's so new so there's very little with these ports on them currently, which means you have to get adapters to connect to exisitng displays.

Having to get other cable adapters does suck, I agree.

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As for the take apart pictures, I'm a bit surprised at the second cover over the battery. So you have the bottom piece of the case to remove. Then the battery cover. Isn't that just extra weight for no reason? At least 3rd party battery makers will have it easier, since they don't have to recreate the silver bottom on the battery to match the case.

I agree with the quality of the build, it's superb. I went with my girlfriend to pick up the 2.0Ghz one last night as she needed a new notebook because her old Dell from college died.

My only complaint so far is that the "4" number key doesn't depress quite right, as it seems there is an obstruction on the left side or the scissor mechanism isn't seated right. I'm gonna take a look at it and if it isn't just a seating issue, then I'm taking it back for her to get a new one...all the keys should work on a 12 hour old laptop. Does anyone know if they are able to be popped off like the aluminum keyboard and old macbook keys can be? I would guess they can be.

Other than that and some connection issues (based more so with her parent's wonky verizon DSL wireless set up), I have no complaints about the new design.

I'm not sure that these keys can pop off as they fit right through the machined casing.

If I were you I would just go back to the Apple store and get a tech to look at it. If it was due to some flash left on the casing then ask for an exchange.

I'm sure you'll have no trouble getting it settled. It definitely should not be like you describe.