The basic state of affairs is Apple is not going to change their existing business model (the brings in piles of profit). Apple benefits from limiting the ability of users to upgrade their units themselves without Apple getting a cut. Apple has made this change to SSD mounting but it is explicitly designed NOT to make units easier to upgrade.
Perhaps this change is to make units more repairable. Repairability and right to repair is a popular topic. But easing the ability to make repairs in NOT the same as making things easier to upgrade. And this easy to repair argument is a bit nebulous, since SSD are not high failure prone items.
This whole updated SSD mounting might only be about improving the assembly process. Simplifying the board design, reducing the number of different board configurations that need to be manufactured and handled logistically.
Perhaps this change is to make units more repairable. Repairability and right to repair is a popular topic. But easing the ability to make repairs in NOT the same as making things easier to upgrade. And this easy to repair argument is a bit nebulous, since SSD are not high failure prone items.
This whole updated SSD mounting might only be about improving the assembly process. Simplifying the board design, reducing the number of different board configurations that need to be manufactured and handled logistically.
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