My right to repair a MacBook Pro

Romain Clement

PyData Paris 2024
Lightning Talk

26 September 2024

MacBook Pro 2015 13'

• Daily driver since may 2017
• Bad thermal management
• Inflated / swollen battery
• Keyboard failure

Thermal Paste Replacement

Battery Replacement

Keyboard Replacement

Wait?!

Wait?!

You need an extra Torx T3 screwdriver!

One last thing...

One last thing...

You need teeny tiny keyboard screws in-place of rivets!

Repair Cost Breakdown

• New thermal paste: 5€
• New battery: 80€
• New keyboard: 30€
• Tools: 50€
• Time: ~5-10 hours

Software Upgrade

OpenCore Legacy Patcher project

Beyond MacOS 12 Monterey!

Why self-inflict all this pain?

• Right to repair
• Extend the life of electronics
• Better know our gear
• Prove something to myself?

Thanks Apple

See you in a few years

References

• iFixit right to repair manifesto
• iFixit battery replacement guide
• YouTube tutorial for keyboard replacement
• OpenCore Legacy Patcher