New Apple Macbook Pro RAM is soldered to the motherboard

Re:New Apple Macbook Pro RAM is soldered to the motherboard ... by wensing on Wednesday June 13, 2012 @09:28AM (#4105765)

I've had 5 Apple laptops since 2001 and have never had to replace anything. Average time of ownership has only been 2 years, though. Because of the resale value, I've found it's pretty effective to sell the 2-year old and put it towards a new one.

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Re:New Apple Macbook Pro RAM is soldered to the motherboard ... by drivingmenuts on Wednesday June 13, 2012 @10:09AM (#4105984)

In the part of my job where I'm an IT Manager, I can tell you I've had one user go thru three motherboards. In a year. Without spilling anything on them or otherwise mistreating the computer.

I'm, like, a slobbery fanboi and I can tell you, occasionally, Apple makes one that's rotten.

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Re:New Apple Macbook Pro RAM is soldered to the motherboard ... by pearle on Wednesday June 13, 2012 @10:26AM (#4106089)

This happened to me with my last MBP. Three motherboards and four batteries within a 3 year period. The case also cracked near the screen.

I've since switched to another laptop manufacturer.

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Re:New Apple Macbook Pro RAM is soldered to the motherboard ... by drivingmenuts on Thursday June 14, 2012 @09:27AM (#4111213)

Does it run OS X?

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Re:New Apple Macbook Pro RAM is soldered to the motherboard ... by pearle on Thursday June 14, 2012 @12:41PM (#4112206)

No, Ubuntu 12.04 & Windows 8 Preview

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Re:New Apple Macbook Pro RAM is soldered to the motherboard ... by stouset on Wednesday June 13, 2012 @10:19AM (#4106038)

FWIW, Apple's machines are some of the most recyclable in the industry. Aluminum and glass are far more recyclable than plastic.

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