As shown in recent teardowns, including one from iFixit, the MacBook Neo proves to be Apple’s most repairable laptop in years. Everything is just held together with screws instead of either glue or adhesive pull tabs. With that in mind, AppleCare+ repair fees for this product are even lower compared to those of other MacBooks in the lineup.
These are the repair fees for a MacBook Neo with AppleCare+ coverage:
- Battery replacement: $0
- Screen damage: $49
- External enclosure damage: $49
- Other accidental damage: $149
These fees are substantially lower compared to those of the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro (under AppleCare+ coverage):
- Battery replacement: $0
- Screen damage: $99
- External enclosure damage: $99
- Other accidental damage: $299
If your MacBook Neo is not covered under AppleCare+, then the battery replacement would cost $149 (estimated), and other damage may be subject to inspection for an estimate.
Thankfully, there are several ways you can get AppleCare+ for your shiny, new MacBook Neo. You could pay $139 upfront, or you could even pay in recurring rates: $4.99/month or $49.99/year. If you live in the United States, there’s even an option for AppleCare One that provides an extended warranty for multiple products for as low as $19.99 per month.
MacBook Neo starts at $599 ($499 for students/educators), and it comes in Silver, Blush, Indigo, and Citrus.
