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Isn't it obvious that your example is different than "My $3000 MacBook Pro's SSD died the other day. I tried to open it up and replace the SSD, but they deliber
by yellowbkpk 14y ago
Isn't it obvious that your example is different than "My $3000 MacBook Pro's SSD died the other day. I tried to open it up and replace the SSD, but they deliberately made it impossible for me to service. I had to buy an entire new computer!"
Sure, you can pull out a microscope and complain about how you can't fix your SMD components, but the vast majority of consumer (Apple, even!) laptops have previously been very easy to upgrade or repair and now that's different. SSD/hard disks have always been hard and there isn't an expectation that they are user serviceable.
- acdha 14y agoLaptops have a checkered history in this regard: the only thing which was consistently easy in Apple laptops was the memory. Drives ranged from trivial to involved depending on the model - I have the torx drivers to prove it. Except for the early WiFi era's AirPort cards, that's been it - and there's something like an order of magnitude step decrease for each one in my experience. A few people upgrade RAM and even fewer change the drive; everyone appreciates better battery life and lighter systems.
- X-Istence 14y agoThe SSD is a separate part that can be removed. In the future (within a year, before then Applecare will take care of defects) I am expecting manufacturers to have third-party SSD's available that will work in the new MacBook Pro's.
- tbeseda 14y agoCorrect. It seems faulty RAM will be the real trouble beyond that first year, as it's soldered to the board.