> That is, is the decision to use glue instead of magnets out of an engineering concern? Some of the new iMacs are being assembled in the US from factory "D2".

> That is, is the decision to use glue instead of magnets out of an engineering concern? Some of the new iMacs are being assembled in the US from factory "D2". I suspect the decision to use glue instead of user serviceable parts like screws/magnets is to reduce the amount of human labor required for assembly.