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Re:Ask HN: What're the best-designed things you've ever used? by nunez on Tuesday February 21, 2017 @09:55PM (#13702578)
They aren't designed to need that kind of servicing. They're designed to last long enough to justify a replacement, and the 2008 and 2009 MacBooks we have under our bookcase continue to prove this.
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Re:Ask HN: What're the best-designed things you've ever used? by trstowell on Wednesday February 22, 2017 @09:42AM (#13705799)
Until, like they said, any one part needs fixing, then you're SOL with a bill that runs 33-50% of the price of a brand new one.
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