How to open Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Pro, 2024) – disassembly and upgrade options

LaptopMedia.com Guides How to open Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Pro, 2024) – disassembly and upgrade options

From: Dimitar Stalev 10 January 2025 / 16:22 0

Hint: Ensure the laptop is powered off and unplugged before starting. Use high-quality tools to avoid damaging the device.

Undo the eight Pentalobe screws securing the bottom panel to the base.
Attach a suction cup to the left side of the bottom panel. Pull up gently until the internal clips on this side release.
Repeat the process on the right and front sides, ensuring all clips are disengaged.
Use a spudger to carefully push the rear of the panel towards the front, focusing on the zones behind the hinges.
Using a thin plastic tool (or fingernails if absolutely necessary), pry the front of the panel. Be cautious to avoid scratching the device or breaking the clips.
Once the panel is fully released, lift it away to access the internals.

More info: The internal components of the MacBook Pro 14 are not user-upgradeable, reflecting Apple’s design philosophy for optimized performance and compactness.

Important Notes

This guide is intended for disassembly and inspection purposes only. Proceed at your own risk if attempting repairs or modifications.
Be aware that opening your MacBook Pro may void its warranty. Refer to Apple’s official guidelines or visit an authorized repair center for assistance.

All credits to this guide go to iFixit and the official Apple disassembly instructions.

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Pros

The 12-core CPU sustains 3.92 GHz / 2.59 GHz for the P and E cores during any kind of load
Great sustained performance for such a compact form factor
The fans are quiet in light loads
Mini-LED display with 120Hz refresh rate and 605 nits of max brightness
Full sRGB and DCI-P3 coverage
Color-accurate panel
The optional Nano-texture display handles the reflections like a champ
Great overall performance
Solid metal chassis
Very long battery life (~ 16 hours of videos)
Great sound quality
Mag Safe charging port
3x Thunderbolt 5 / USB4 ports
Comfortable keyboard + smooth touchpad
Snappy 512GB NVMe drive
The keyboard doesn't feel hot to the touch during heavy loads
Optional 14-core CPU and 20-core GPU
24GB unified memory as standard
Up to 48GB RAM
Up to 4TB SSD
Optional 96W USB-C Power Adapter with fast charging