

iFixit's teardown of the new M4 iPad Pro shows significant improvements in battery replacement ease. Unlike previous models, the battery can now be accessed immediately after removing the screen, though some screws and brackets still need to be removed. This change reduces the time required for battery replacement considerably. However, other components like the daughterboard and speakers remain difficult to repair due to extensive use of glue and limited space. Additionally, the new Apple Pencil Pro was criticized for its poor repairability, being labeled as "a disposable piece of crap once the battery dies" by iFixit's Teardown Tech Shahram Mokhtari.