Mac Studio Teardown: No upgradable storage… yet

If Apple squeezed a Mac Pro into a Mac Mini, you’d get something that looks a lot like the new Studio Mac, I mean Max Studio, I mean, M1 Max Mac Studio. No trash can, no cheese grater, just a single block of extruded aluminum with plenty of room for fans. And ports! They’ve even included ports on the front. This feels like the Macs we used to love, in all the best ways. We’re hoping to find even more user-friendly treasures on the inside, but there’s only one way to find out…Let’s tear it down!
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00:00 Introduction
00:51 Opening the Mac Studio
01:05 Removing the Mac Studio Power Supply
01:25 Removing the Mac Studio Storage
01:34 Can you Replace or Upgrade the Mac Studio Storage?
02:08 Removing the Mac Studio’s Ports
02:31 Removing the Mac Studio’s Logic Board
02:39 Removing the Mac Studio's Heatsink
03:20 The Mac Studio’s Fans and Heatsink comparisons
3:45 A sneak peek at the inside of the Studio Display
4:06 Taking a look at the Studio Display’s webcam
4:30 Mac Studio Repairability Scoring
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[@devcybiko]

Also, your teardown was direct, clear, clean, and without a lot of hyperbole. Other Mac KZbinrs should take note. I'm subscribing now! Thanks again!

[@skeleskele]

Literally this

[@Kharnellius]

Agreed! I was super impressed!

[@FR4M3Sharma]

How else would they make the video longer and shove more ads and sponsors into them? So that they can make back the money they spend on these trash cans.

[@tenslider6722]

@@FR4M3Sharma yea i agree but sometime the yapping is just too much.

[@user-yg4kj2mf1p]

I miss the days teardowns were web pages and they had circuit board shots with chips identified.

[@lukemiani]

With a storage module in a different slot or different capacity than the original configuration it seems like it's not possible to get Configurator to restore. I tested much of what you guys did except with the 512gb module from a base unit and a 1tb from a different Studio, but no configuration other than the original size was able to restore. According to genius bar techs that I spoke with, the module has to be paired with System Configurator, a tool only accessible in repair tickets, so they seemed to think that upgrades were not possible. Hopefully this can be changed at some point! Great teardown :)

[@ASRocketry]

since people managed to swap iphone screens which are software locked, do you think people are gonna upgrade ssds? If so, how long do you think it will be, and do you think it will require special machinery?

[@mikelittle256]

The pins on the Studio's SSDs look like the pins on the MacPro's SSDs. MacPro's SSDs are longer so we know they won't fit in a Studio, but will a Studio's SSD work in a MacPro?

[@mikelittle256]

This whole kerfuffle about the Studio's SSD... Keep in mind that the M1 Macs are really just modified iPhones rather than modified x86 machines. I don't think you'd have much luck swapping out an SSD on an iPhone either. Good thing there's 4-6 Thunderbolt ports on the Studio.

[@lukas_ls]

@@mikelittle256 Theese aren't even SSDs.

[@jameschen8]

@@ASRocketry the screens aren’t locked, just the FaceID was on the iPhone 13’s or if you damaged the ribbon cables on the iPhone X-12

[@leokimvideo]

What I find astonishing is the dust collecting in these machines. Air intake at desk level is crazy

[@bartekteee]

Due too that issue we (retouching studio) decided to buy Apple Mac Mini M2 Pro 32 GB... Easy to clean!

[@ThomasConover]

the faster it breaks due to clogging the more money they earn at Apple Genius Tech Support

[@ALFOONUS]

Clean your house then

[@lenshibo]

im REALLY happy to see all the ports on both the computer and monitor being modular. port damage is the third most common repairs i do for customers behind screens and batteries across all types of devices so its great to see all these are replaceable without soldering. hopefully aftermarket ports will be common

[@NonsensicalSpudz]

"modular" for the engineers not the consumer

[@MisterMister5893]

@@NonsensicalSpudz Modular is moduar, there's no inbetween. What percentage of your lay consumers know or are interested in taking apart their iphone or Mac computer to replace a damaged part or upgrade it? I'd say 1% of the base does this. Most are content with bringing it into Apple Genius Bar to have it serviced or someone else. My main concern is it dies out of the blue and you're toast.

[@lenshibo]

@@NonsensicalSpudz doesn't matter who its for, Consumers will still be able to remove them and put new ones in. screw drivers don't care who you are

[@VVGRestoration]

Apple won't supply the ports to consumers or for resale. If anyone tries to produce bootleg ports they will be sued to oblivion.

[@lenshibo]

@@VVGRestoration Apple never supplies parts. yet ive been fixing apple tech for the past 5 years. funny how stuff works...

[@butters_147]

Not a Mac guy but Holy crapola! That's some sweet engineering! Great job with the teardown. 👍

[@pirojfmifhghek566]

Sweet engineering if you like breeding dust bunnies and hate your customers.

[@m-stat9]

@@pirojfmifhghek566 have fun with your overheating Wintel crap instead

[@rahulchakrabarty9083]

Sweet money sucker engineering

[@AffinityPhoto]

@@pirojfmifhghek566 thought about the dust issue but the size lends itself to desktop positioning and not the floor where PC towers hoover dust.

[@jaymanik]

I really appreciate that all this information was compiled into such a short video. Thank you for respecting everyone's time.

[@piccolosan19]

That was short neat and sweet teardown I hope we see some mods for this beast this year it has potential

[@PrestonWatches]

What an excellent job and edit this team has done, fitting everything under 5mins!! juli has been fabulous

[@zeniktorres4320]

Regarding dust, I hope a third party design a nice base containing an air filter (someone made one for the 1st gen mac mini that is perfect fit and looks ideal). Really Apple should design an air filter themselves.

[@zeniktorres4320]

@@tomatohh_ Understand what you're saying, but if designed properly the airflow change negligible. The one I have on mac mini 1st gen design is perfect. You haven't seen one (btw air filter is external) and I can't find even an image of it on web. It can be done, it just needs to be designed correctly for function and looks.

[@joecool4656]

@@tomatohh_ Magnetically attached external air filters exist right now for desktops. Apple could easily implement something like this on the bottom if they made the vents larger to counteract the increased air resistance

[@Enrico.Sbardolini]

@@tomatohh_ Apart from the fact that the speeds, noise and temperatures detected so far have nothing critical. On the contrary! However, nothing prevents an external filter, conceived as a support base, contains a fan that, at a cost of 2 dollars a year, makes up for the possible slowdown in the internal flow by providing one under pressure. Solution now common in laptop stands.

[@eriknielsen1231]

This is the first video I've seen from ifixit, and I'm very impressed! I was not expecting the quirky, peppy commentary!

[@ccricers]

I always like how even their power supplies match with mostly matte black components. They go all out with interior aesthetics.

[@NewCastleIndiana]

Even though it seems intricate in its disassembly, I am glad Apple has seen fit to produce it.

[@danydepp8487]

Love the video. Usually people speak so slow that i have tu put them in 2x, but with your video i put it on 1-1,25. I never almost done that before!.

[@neerand]

That’s some cool engineering right there. And thank you iFixit for the impeccable video.

[@andreas_karam]

Why all people hate the cheese grater mac pro? I really love this design and i would really like to see it on the new apple silicone mac pro

[@joshgeurink2131]

Love the spicy humor in this video, especially 3:38, pure gold

[@itsfonk]

Part of me is waiting for Apple to come up with some kind of external ultra high speed bridge connection to stack an AppleCore Pro computer with additional Mx-chip sammies…

[@francescopezzotti]

Thank you!! I was waiting for your teardown! You guys never disappoint

[@peterthepanda]

Looks like Apple transferred the staff from the Repairability department to the Box design department and the Glue and Solder department. 🤣

[@zaryalace7475]

You're not far off from reality. Jony Ive promoted Alan Dye from lead box designer to head of UI years ago.

[@I4get42]

Awesome information, awesome video! Thanks for your great work!

[@LegendHidde]

Might be good for anyone who wants to open this to warn them to never ever touch exposed parts on that power supply. It will shock you badly.

[@williamsanborn9195]

I just got the base Mac Studio a couple of weeks ago. I haven’t even heard the fan go off in there yet!

[@5urg3x]

The SSD controller is on the M series processor package. The storage is just raw NAND on a PCIe bridge. Even if someone like OWC found a way to make similar cards, Apple could easily lock them out with a handshake.

[@valdir7426]

you mean a slap on the wrist

[@outtakontroll3334]

could, and would

[@Keeganshero13]

As for those power supply screws, Paris Hilton would say that’s hot.

[@aeonjoey]

WOW okay first vid to actually show SOME "modularity" (no I don't mean the SSD's NAND boards without controllers) no I mean the USB-C PORTS being individual breakouts, that at least means if one dies you can replace it, wow finally SOMETHING.

[@RunForPeace-hk1cu]

SSD's NAND boards without controllers is actually a SUPERIOR solution due to lower power consumption and performance. From a technical perspective.

[@HamadChanna]

Now thats what a professional tear down looks like 🙌

[@NullStaticVoid]

Cool video. I'm a computer professional. Used to keep the lights on for a major ad agency that was 100% Mac. Did broadcast sports for a few years, keeping the edit systems running. Worked as the mac guy at an international hospitality company. It was a frequent tactic to swap hard drives among our fleet of Macs. Susan's Mac got a crack in the screen? Put her drive in Andy's computer while he is on vacation. We will get the repaired computer back before he gets back. But now not only can we not upgrade ram, but hard drives are tied to hardware. I get the ram thing. Most people don't ever upgrade ram. Soldered ram is more robust (no mechanical point of failure) and cheaper for them to manufacture. But the storage thing is asinine. This isn't a banking or medical computer which has to meet data privacy regulations. I'm not aware of a lot of cases of hackers snatching just a storage device out of a Mac to be read on another machine. It's just needless obstruction. No doubt they see a profit motive in this somehow. But I am puzzled. If they are counting on you taking the machine to Apple or an authorized repair center to deal with storage issues that is a problem. What is the first thing they say to you when you do that? "We cannot guarantee the integrity of your data stored on this machine". So they wont let us deal with it ourselves, but they refuse to be responsible with your data when you take it to them? Wagging a finger in the direction of backups isn't helpful. Apple needs to give us back control of storage. I honestly can't recommend Apple workstations anymore exactly for this reason. There is nothing we can do in house to keep the team running on these. Apple Silicon may be fast, but he Wintel machines are repairable and upgradeable.

[@swiftsword1327]

I have been quietly waiting for this. Thanks again!!🙏

[@auralwiz]

USB-B ports Thanks for the info.

[@BalkansWay]

Even tho upgrades seem impossible, I’m impressed by the easy disassembly of the studio. Good job again ifixit

[@5432604]

good

[@mmdday]

how is it easy? there's like 50 screws and connectors. Completely unnecessary. And the external screws are hidden under a ring that you can't put back.

[@jingarjay8754]

@@mmdday At least there isn't a ridiculous amount of glue other than the feet.

[@BalkansWay]

@@mmdday usually apple likes to put some trap with ribbon cables or makes the space so tight that you can reach only if you have small hands . Still to have modular IO is quite nice ports break some times .

[@donross7820]

Great video! Thank you. I lust over my M1 Studio Ultra but I am doing a countdown for my new M3 Studio Ultra!!!

[@jeremytravis360]

I'm glad you showed me that. I am thinking of buying one to replace my old iMac. What I would like to know is if you can stand the Studio display on top of it ?

[@Tekloth]

Maybe a 4 at best with the connecting screws going directly through the power supply though...

[@UnCoolDad]

Nice to see ports not soldered into the motherboard.

[@cmonkey63]

As a Mac Mini user for 7 years now, it continues to disappoint me that the storage on newer ones can't be expanded. Considering the money that Apple charges, RAM and storage upgrades are the blocker for me. Thanks for the peek inside.

[@asystole_]

No upgradable RAM is kind of an unfortunate side effect of the SoC architecture so I don't think we can really blame Apple for that too much, but no upgradeable storage is just anti-consumer.

[@TokersDomain]

Dont worry, non upgradable laptops are the future. They want to sell laptops like they do cellphones

[@checkersthewolf8347]

Amazing as always

[@yy6u]

what a great video, i thought someone had a transition overnight but no it's different people, cool!

[@sethvandit]

Hello, your video is great, I would just like to know the size of the M2 SSD in CM or MM of the Mac Studio Max Thanks

[@matthewbovenkerk4850]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't this extra storage for the upgradable storage configurations on apple's website? Like for example, if you chose the 8tb option, wouldn't these slots would be filled up?

[@JoshSorensonJosh]

That's what I keep thinking too

[@ducktails1695]

Yeah my guess is if you get the upper tier of storage they use 2 modules and combine them together as 1 which is most likely why they all have 2 slots even though maybe only 1 can be used.

[@Niosus]

I've been wondering the same thing. I haven't seen anyone open up the 8TB model. They also claim a higher throughput on the 8TB model, so some kind of RAID-0-like setup would make sense. Although the increase in throughput is closer to 30-40%, not the 80%+ you'd expect from a proper RAID-0 setup. Maybe the 8TB models haven't actually shipped yet (except to the chosen few like iJustine who had them in the first wave)

[@AffinityPhoto]

@@Niosus indeed, it's very likely the 8TB is dual 4TB with hardware striping. But, that doubles the failure rate combined with the fsync issue means you need to back up the unit consistently and use a UPS.

[@MIBProductionsAL]

Thanks for another great video!!

[@Dresling]

It's great to see that storage at least can be fixed without changing the whole logic board.. probably. Also removable modular ports is great. 👍 6/10 isn't too bad.

[@pirojfmifhghek566]

Yeah, all you gotta do is run the gauntlet and hope you don't electrocute yourself with that unshrouded PSU. And then run proprietary diagnostic/configuration tools while you sweat bullets hoping they didn't send out another update that locks it for 3rd party repairs. That's assuming you can even get your hands on the OEM parts.

[@jorgebustillos8469]

Actually it is. Imagine the e-waste this Mac studios and mini will be in the next 5 years

[@longpham-sj5sv]

Look at how modular it is! So apple does understand the concept of modularity after all!

[@whophd]

Subscribed! I really enjoyed this video and the host’s style. More please!

[@diegofernandezfernandez6059]

Hi, thanks for the great video! I'm planning to buy a Mac Pro but then I found this Mac Studio and doing the maths customizing the Studio, I can get a better machine comparing it with the basic version of the Mac Pro (128GB vs 64GB + 2TB vs 1TB ssd drive) with the same M2 Ultra with 24-core CPU, 60-core GPU, 32‑core Neural Engine, all of this for $2000 less than the Pro. Why is the huge difference in price? Would you say that the Mac studio can be a work horse that can work 24/7 (well not that much but it is for a Recording studio) for at least 5-6 years? Or in that regard would be better a Mac Pro. I have researched all in terms of specs and everything tells me that I could go with a Mac Studio with better specs for less price, but I do not how good this one would be in the long term. Any ideas?

[@y053f01]

I was also looking for it 😂🔥

[@dwikiramadhan7332]

yes, on the regular ssd you can't just swap nand flash on ssd module because it is programmed with the controller on the ssd itself.. so in mac studio, you also cannot swap nand flash module because that is configurated with ssd controller by apple.. and ssd controller in mac studio is directly wired (soldered) onto m1 chipset.. so that is not a full ssd module, there are just nand flash..

[@tonyburzio4107]

I had assumed the SSD would not be repairable, just like my M1 Mac mini. Overjoyed it can be repaired.

[@stephen1r2]

As others have pointed out: they seem to be detachable nand packages, not SSDs. The controller and other logic are part of the SOC. So they should be replacable when they wear out, but only by apple, and only if they decide to provide service.

[@charleshines1553]

I was always curious what sort of interface do the storage modules have? The connector is not NVME. Also what sort of NAND flash is it? I would hope for the price of it that it is a very high grade like SLC or MLC (SLC is horribly expensive per GB if you ever looked at prices).

[@eddyindia7007]

Excellent editing.

[@kevinwilson7411]

the SSD modules look like the new upgrade kits for the Mac Pro kits just released which are a pair

[@utubekullanicisi]

Are the new storage modules for the 2023 Apple Silicon Mac Pro compatible with the 2022 or 2023 Mac Studio? Have you guys tested that yet? I would put a higher possibility of them being compatible with the 2023 Mac Studio than the 2022 one, but I'd stil be interedted to see them being tested with the 2022 Studio as well.

[@Techno-Universal]

However if the expected storage capacity is baked into the controller which is built into the chipsets then upgrading the capacity or using storage modules from different manufacturers would not be possible due to the controllers being specifically physically designed for a specific storage capacity and specific drive type from a specific manufacturer.

[@JimAllen-Persona]

I'm still going with an M1 mini when I upgrade, probably later this year.

[@AffinityPhoto]

Would there be room to insert a nvme drive with a TB adapter into a reversed TB port for internal storage expansion? (NOT THE SSD SOCKETS) I know I can just plug it in to the back and lay the NVME drive on the desk but installing it inside would be much more robust.

[@Individual.Eleven]

Nice work team

[@charleshines1553]

I heard somewhere that storage upgrades are possible but you need a second still working Mac Studio to make it work. I have no idea how involved it is or if that is even true. Just a little something to look into further. Since I do not own one of those I can not tell if it would work. I just wanted to get that out there that there may be a possibility of an upgrade, it just seemingly won't be easy or cheap (unless a knowledgeable friend who has a one will help you through the process).

[@stuartlunsford7556]

The only place I saw glue was in the bottom ring! There's no way this is really a Mac lol.

[@travelingtiv]

This was awesome thx

[@RAM-vk2lg]

For anyone who is interested the soundtrack is Subtract by Lofive

[@gillsomers1]

This is amazing video with great hack. Hack works very well

[@jeowf]

Great presenting!

[@crm8769]

YOu should really add a note to talk about how the powersuply is hooked up, it could end badly if someone doesn't know about it

[@andreastocchetti6698]

Alright but why the storage cannot be upgraded? Can't i buy a small form factor ssd nvme and clone what's on the mac studio ssd? I don't know much about macs.

[@doublez758]

Professional. 👍

[@solar5286]

need to dust my day 1 mac studio-don't think I'm going to take it apart now LOL

[@AlexNaanou]

Did you check if the port modules are paired to a specific device? (just a scary thought)

[@iamsleepyhollow]

Yes, they said as much at 1:52

[@AlexNaanou]

@@iamsleepyhollow I was not talking about the storage modules (that's quite obvious), rather I meant the *port* modules that were removed at around 2:10

[@iamsleepyhollow]

@@AlexNaanou oooh, my bad. Reading is hard 😂

[@fishypeixe]

@@iamsleepyhollow I think it's almost a certainty that they are. Regardless, it's not going to be possible for you to buy the port modules separately and Apple would sue anyone trying to make third party modules, so their modularity isn't much help in terms of repairability.

[@iPelaaja1]

Weird that the ”storage” is modular, as it most likely is literally just the plain and raw nand storage. Not a ssd in a sense, since the storsge controller is built into the M1 silicon. Perhaps Apple can configure/format the module to match what the controller expects and ”upgrade” it that way, but I’m wondering why they didnt just solder it on the board.

[@Enrico.Sbardolini]

Evidently there is no suitable space on the motherboard to accommodate all 8 TB of the maximum configuration. In addition, sooner or later, you can get a replacement or a qualitative upgrade of the NAND Flash.

[@jingarjay8754]

There doesn't seem to be a controller on that SSD and I only see 2 NAND flash chips.. Is the controller on the M1 and the SSD is just bare NAND chips talking through a M.2 slot?

[@stephen1r2]

Yes; they are just nand packs. and it probably isn't a m.2 slot, just an apple special.

[@cedrictolson6902]

LOVE YOUR WORK : THE RIGHT TO REPAIR

[@Enrico.Sbardolini]

Remember my colleagues with whom I worked on the IBM System 3 and then on 360 in 1972. As big as an apartment and with 6 cubic meters of air conditioning! They made a amazed face when in 1977 I visited an Apple ][ in the shoulder bag.

[@chris9352]

What's that sounds track? Sounds awesome

[@JohnnyMotel99]

filter fabric over the inlet, cut down the dust

[@BillBroadley]

Was an IPSW restore tried to allow storage upgrades?

[@ryanzmuda3167]

Any updates to this yet. How can techs get the apple configurator. .

[@pebjn07]

Do ya know which ram mac studio use?? DDR5 or DDR4???

[@RealAadilFarooqui]

Thanks for the Ram Upgrade heads-up because my answer to my friend was going to be "Yeah, You could always upgrade the RAM duh"

[@menotu000]

Tha RAM is soldered to the mainboard. Unless you are familiar with reflowing BGA chips, then no, it's not upgradable.

[@Enrico.Sbardolini]

@@menotu000 It’s integrated on the SoC die ... but you don’t have eyes?

[@AtariForeva]

"Jony Ive's dongleverse LOL", couldn't be more accurate. When design defeats usability.

[@Adri_BlackBeast]

Great music!!

[@sagee9355]

When u said reviewers are ripping to shreds for the studio display...it's the Linus who's running inside my head who pulled the cable with grab to remove it

[@razorreaper8440]

6 /10 is way too high... that thing isn't designed to be repairable or upgradeable

[@markymark240682]

I agree 100%. It’s designed to be not upgradable. This is simply a middle finger to our rights to repair devices. The rating should have taken that into account.

[@walkinmn]

It's designed to be repairable (only by official Apple Authorized Service Provider) but yes, it's not upgradeable. This way they can sneakily say they care about the right to repair without actually caring about their costumers

[@themysteriousspeeddemon]

Yes, indeed, unless you're friends with someone whose an expert on apple's devices inner workings and have both the uber expensive tools to actually do the repair, and knows who to get the parts from. You're out of luck.

[@d3vastat0r89]

"Apple had the courage" 😂

[@samgurman1787]

Max Tech said you to sponsor them.

[@Raja995mh33]

The camera on the Studio Display can't be the one from the iPhone 11 tho. They used the same camera from the iPads and those are too thin to be able to fit the iPhone 11's cameras.

[@MaxTechOfficial]

Great job on the video, Juli!

[@yy6u]

captions are a bit rough around the edges in some bits but all good

[@krishnansrinivasan830]

Awesome & Thanks :)

[@DanielVivarelli]

"...Johnny Ives dongleverse..." spat out my coffee, thanks 🤣

[@olganerd]

cool teardown.the removable ssd module looks like a nand chip without a controller module. the controller module is nowhere to be found on the board. 🙈

[@testobjekt867]

When is coming up the next episode of "apple studio display" ?

[@androidplus.1]

Cool video..

[@KeeeeenW]

It scored a 6!!! Incredible for Apple lol

[@mzamroni]

I guess the second slot is intended for the 8 TB ssd model, so 4TB in each card. The card is too small to contain 8TB by itself

[@dylanbystedt]

Some people have said the 4TB configuration also have 2 SSDs

[@menotu000]

@@dylanbystedt It likely does because 2 2TB modules are cheaper then 1 4TB module.

[@f.remplakowski]

Makes you question why they charge so much then when the chance of failure goes up.

[@Enrico.Sbardolini]

Finally someone who uses the brain to think about what their eyes see. Those are simple “memory cards” ... and when it’s time to update a configuration purchased “out of necessity”, in a couple of years, I’m sure Apple will sell appropriate spare parts or allow OWC to do so.

[@minergate4066]

great video

[@turtleb01]

Can you put a normal secondary M.2 drive in the second slot?

[@Enrico.Sbardolini]

NOPE. In those slots there are no SSDs, but only NAND Flash memory chips while the controller and cache are integrated into the SoC.

[@ram64man]

Totally unacceptable that apple have restricted storage upgrades especially when it’s a easily replaceable part - right to repair , right to replace !!

[@Enrico.Sbardolini]

You have the right to ignorance. You're probably elated by Alder Lake's PCIe 5.0 system bus running at 63 GBps. 😄 Instead that of the M1Ultra travels at 800 GBps ... and that of the M1Max at 400 ... and that of the M1Pro at 200 ... and that of the entry level M1 at 128 !!!

[@jennifermadden3995]

I have to agree that you should be able to upgrade it. I’ve been a long time Mac user but the past few years, I’ve found better options, like a Lenovo tiny computer with upgradeable Ram, SSD, and NVMe for a quarter of the price. Unless your into some very very very demanding software, Apple is just not worth the price. If you’re going to buy Apple, better to buy used and load iOS on an external NVMe. And what’s with these little rinky dink 125 and 250 GB SSDs anyway? Just a way for companies to get you to buy online storage! Id rather save to my Synology NAS.

[@paulphoenix007]

@@Enrico.Sbardolini lol your reply has nothing to do with the guys comment..

[@paulphoenix007]

I think it's the sad future, no upgrade able parts... Just like cellphones.. The average costumer does not care about these things so we end up paying the price..

[@Enrico.Sbardolini]

But *_ram64man_* has not objected. This is to show that it is only the echo of other people’s thoughts and that, specifically the architecture designed by Apple, it has not understood anything in relation to the substantial difference that exists between RAM and *_UMA_* Difference that, incidentally ;), is ENHANCED by the speed of access to memory locations. Sometimes we try to follow a path that “seems” twisted, but that has its own didactic logic ... that escapes those who know little or nothing. (Forgive poor English …)

[@woufff_]

Great job !

[@RicardoVelozo]

00:22 "Apple has gifted us" ? riiiiight

[@gregorypalmer5467]

please do an iPhone SE 3rd gen teardown!

[@darknessblades]

People have already tested it, and the RAW storage modules are not user replaceable. due the need of SPECIAL APPLE ONLY software

[@pirojfmifhghek566]

Good god. Can you imagine all the wooly mammoths that will be released when these things end up at the Genius Bar for their yearly dusting? There's absolutely no way for anyone to clean these things without disassembling them, and that's like... the most basic regular piece of regular computer maintenance there is. Giving the back grill a spray with the canned air ain't gonna cut it. What good is that chonker of a heatsink if it gets coated in dust almost immediately? Apple is like an S&M Dom that gets a chub out of watching their products thermal throttle and beg for mercy.

[@stephen1r2]

Someone else got the board+heatsink out as one unit once all the ports and frame were removed, so once you got that far the fans could be removed and the whole thing blasted to kill the dust bunnies. So no need to expose the SOC and need to repaste unless you need it.

[@Enrico.Sbardolini]

Have you never touched on the thought that someone other than you lives in a cleaner world? Someone who dusts every day and puts filters on the air conditioner to have only clean air in the studio and, above all, in the house. Think about it, you could change too!

[@pirojfmifhghek566]

@@Enrico.Sbardolini It doesn't take much to put dust in the air. Most of the dust in my computer is literally from pulling kleenex out of a box from five feet away. When spring comes, there's pollen on every surface that's constantly floating through the air. Dust just happens. You're gonna have to dust the inside of your computer at some point. In fact I gotta ask, when was the last time you ever dusted the inside of one of your computers? Do you ever open those things up or do you just assume everything is hunky-dory because you use a swiffer on your desk now and then?

[@jovaraszigmantas]

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