As Apple prepares to release its next generation of MacBook Pro laptops, new details on future Mac laptop designs have been published.
Presumably, the company believes enough details on the M3 can be conveyed in an online presentation or press release without the need for the whole dog and pony show the iPhone’s A17 chipset will get during its September launch.
... [+]The construction of the new MacBook Pro and MacBook Air laptops may not be as spectacular as microLED screens or improved I/O features. Still, changes at this level allow more flexibility for the Buck Rogers design flair many are looking for..”, describes a new system to help assemble and repair a MacBook. The abstract example is of two latches that connect and lock; by applying a magnetic field to the magnet attached to one of the latches, the two latches will disconnect. An illustrated example in the patent shows these magnetic latches sitting just underneath the keyboard housing of a stylised MacBook. Rather than relying on any screws or clips forced into place to hold the lower cover in place, a future MacBook could use these magnetic latches to secure the cover and allow it to be removed with ease.One of the most notable is the lack of openings to access the latches for removal. Any openings create a path for contaminants, such as water or dust, to get inside a machine. Reduce the openings, and the device has more protection against the environment. As consumer electronics chase smaller and smaller profiles, access to fasteners that would allow access for repairs gets increasingly complex due to the size of the fasteners and having to provide access for repair tools. A magnetic tool would be preferable to release the latch from the outside. Smaller profiles also mean that the force required to free a fastener must be able to be absorbed by the rest of the housing. Finally, any repaired hardware must be reassembled with the same structural integrity as a factory fresh unit. Reducing the wear and tear on the fasteners and housings will help.... [+]As always, with patents, there’s no guarantee that any of the ideas published will make it into consumer devices. It is clear that Apple is thinking about how it can be more efficient when assembling and repairing its products. They would undoubtedly be a step up from the current methods of assembly.
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