That's the most beautiful logic board layout I've ever seen in a desktop. I like how the display comes cleanly off which should make it much easier to deal with than the last generation iMac. We no longer have to worry about getting rid of the dust between the glass and the display when we open the iMac 2012 model up.
The hard drive looks very easy to access as well. That's a very good sign. Now we just have to wait to see what type of fan issues / temperature sensor workarounds are needed if we want to replace the hard drive ourselves.
I really want to buy one and replace the HD with my own SSD!
Also Appleinsider: http://forums.appleinsider.com/t/154707/redesigned-imac-gets-teardown-treatment-hours-after-launch
At least the RAM is not soldered on the PCB
Cpu is also removable!
So which one are you buying?
What about the Ram?
is it easy to remove the screen?
Wow! this is huge news!!!!!!!!
I may go with a straight 1tb 7200 now
What do you think?
Maybe HDD replacement is the most tricky one. As in 2011 model, Apple add a temperature sensor pin to the SATA connector, so you probably can't add a HDD bought in the market.
thanks wmy, probably the same
Good news is SSD used in new iMac is the same as rMBP and MBA. I'll get 256GB from eBay or OWC and install by myself.
Wow! this is huge news!!!!!!!!
I may go with a straight 1tb 7200 now
What do you think?
Good news is SSD used in new iMac is the same as rMBP and MBA. I'll get 256GB from eBay or OWC and install by myself.
so your saying I could get a 7200 then add a 256 ssd to make my own fusion drive?