MacBook Air M4 has significant repairability issues

The MacBook Air M4, released last week with a $100 price cut, features a modular design but has significant repairability issues. While battery and port replacements are straightforward, accessing the screen and keyboard requires extensive disassembly. Some components, like storage, are soldered and cannot be upgraded. Additionally, software blocks complicate repairs, as swapping parts from identical devices can lead to calibration errors that require official support from Apple. Overall, the MacBook Air M4 received a repairability score of 5 out of 10. While it has some modular advantages, the difficult access to key components and software restrictions limit its repair potential.