

It's likely models with a Touch Bar have a similar build, but the internal hardware is different because it incorporates a new component. OWC's discoveries only apply to the 13-inch MacBook Pro without a Touch Bar. Laptop automatically turns on when you open it regardless of pressing power button SSD had very strong tape covering the interface port Speaker module needs to be removed to pull SSD back Bottom was more difficult to remove than previous generations, but it was not glued OWC has noted a number of other observations about the new MacBook Pro: Previous MacBook Pro models have also featured a removable SSD, but the MacBook SSD is soldered to the logic board, so it was unclear if the new MacBook Pro would continue to offer a removable SSD due to its thinner body. The teardown is still underway, but OWC can confirm that the new MacBook Pro has a removable SSD, meaning it is replaceable and can potentially be upgraded after purchase. The new entry-level 13-inch MacBook Pro without a Touch Bar has only been available for a day and just made its way into Apple retail stores, but OWC has already managed to take apart one of the machines to get a glimpse inside.
