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lotsofpulp
on Oct 18, 2021
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Apple’s new M1 Pro and M1 Max processors
Perhaps leading to fewer failures and longer device lifespans.
As far as I understand, the less components and heat, the longer the electronics keep working.
kasabali
on Oct 19, 2021
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That isn't "less components", that's same components but soldered so customers can't replace it.
dwaite
on Oct 19, 2021
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It removes connectors and may remove buffers. It is hard to pop a memory SIMM out over time using a laptop if everything is soldered in.
kasabali
on Oct 20, 2021
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not that I've heard of anyone popping out a DIMM over time, but I'd rather pop it back in rather than having to ship it to a repair shop with BGA workstation to replace if a DRAM chip develops fault over time.
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As far as I understand, the less components and heat, the longer the electronics keep working.