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That isn't "less components", that's same components but soldered so customers can't replace it.
by kasabali 5y ago
That isn't "less components", that's same components but soldered so customers can't replace it.
- dwaite 5y agoIt removes connectors and may remove buffers. It is hard to pop a memory SIMM out over time using a laptop if everything is soldered in.
- kasabali 5y agonot that I've heard of anyone popping out a DIMM over time, but I'd rather pop it back in rather than having to ship it to a repair shop with BGA workstation to replace if a DRAM chip develops fault over time.