Re:Apple Halted M2 Chip Production in January Amid 'Plummeti...
by varispeed on Monday April 03, 2023 @01:41PM
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> It's not user-replaceable.
Well, it's not because Apple doesn't give access to parts, otherwise it would be.
Not sure how use of hot air station suddenly makes it something that a user can't do?
You can buy a hot air station for less than $100 and it will do the job. Only caveat is that the replacement part needs to be new (so it has pre-applied solder balls) - otherwise you'd need to reball which a bit more difficult, but not something that can't be done at home.
Well, it's not because Apple doesn't give access to parts, otherwise it would be.
Not sure how use of hot air station suddenly makes it something that a user can't do?
You can buy a hot air station for less than $100 and it will do the job. Only caveat is that the replacement part needs to be new (so it has pre-applied solder balls) - otherwise you'd need to reball which a bit more difficult, but not something that can't be done at home.