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When it comes to laptops,MacBooksandChromebooksare two of the most popular options on the market.

But theyre falling behind in one key way, according to a new industry report: repairability.

A person fixes a MacBook using one of Apple�s Self Service Repair kits on a blue desk mat.

In fact, the two laptop types received some of the lowest repairability scores contained in the entire report.

The results werent good for Chromebooks and MacBooks.

Appledidnt fare any better.

A MacBook being repaired

In contrast, the top-rated brands, Asus andAcer, scored B+.

Although Google later offeredextended support for Chromebooks, it wasnt enough to placate all of its critics.

Based on the PIRG report, you probably shouldnt expect too much.

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