iFixit disassembled the AirPods Max 2 and showed that its internal layout has not changed

AirPods Max 2: iFixit teardown shows Apple kept the look but updated internal software

Apple did not change the design of the new AirPods Max 2, and this elicits mixed reactions from users. On one hand – the lack of changes can be seen as simplifying the repair process; on the other – users expected at least a small optimization. iFixit specialists confirmed that the outer shell remained the same, but the device now contains new chips and components.

What the teardown revealed
1. Teardown diagram
An iFixit expert used the first‑generation AirPods Max guide and easily dismantled the new model. This indicates that many tools and even individual parts can be applied to both versions.

2. Environmental benefits
The ability to use the same tools reduces waste and simplifies spare part handling.

3. Repair drawbacks
- The glue Apple uses in the cups remains a problem: it hinders access to internal cables and increases the risk of damage.
- Replacing the USB‑Type‑C interface requires removing almost all internal components – a process that the manufacturer could simplify.

Conclusions
- Appearance – unchanged.
- Hardware – updated (H2 and other innovations).
- Modularity – increased, but not to full openness.
- Repair support – Apple still does not provide spare parts or official guides for AirPods Max.

Thus, the new model combines positive aspects (modularity and tool compatibility) with issues that keep DIY repair difficult.