There’s a way to make a 1TB MacBook Neo, but it’s not easy or cheap

Getting 1TB of storage on the MacBook Neo is possible, assuming you have skill in micro soldering, the ability to remove the chip, and disdain for Apple’s warranty.

Open laptop base showing internal components, including large central battery and circuit boards, with a gloved hand on the right side preparing for repair or disassembly

MacBook Neo teardown. Image credit: DirectorFeng

Apple introduced MacBook Neo on March 4 as its most affordable notebook, starting at $599 with 256GB of storage. It uses the same A18 Pro chip found in the iPhone 16 Pro models and includes 8GB of unified memory.

The company offers the 13-inch system with either 256GB or 512GB of storage. And that’s it. There aren’t any larger options, and the chip is not socketed like it is in the Mac mini or Mac Studio.

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