Entry-level 13-inch MacBook Pro Has Removable SSD

According to the latest report from Other World Computing, the entry-level 13-inch MacBook Pro without the Touch Bar has a removable SSD. The OWC team has performed a teardown of the new model and below you can take a look at some of the images showing the internal components of the new laptop.

Here are the highlights of the teardown:

• The SSD is removable
• The bottom panel is now more difficult to remove, but it is not glued
• To remove the SSD, one needs to remove the speaker module first
• There’s a strong tape covering the interface port of the SSD
• The laptop turns on each time one opens the lid regardless of pressing the Power button.

Apple unveiled several new MacBook Pro models at a media event on Thursday. Even though you can purchase any model, Apple is currently shipping only the entry-level 13-inch MacBook Pro. The specs are available in our dedicated post.

[via OWC]