0pimo t1_j8y23i7 wrote on February 17, 2023 at 7:40 PM

Reply to comment by claire0 in Lobbyist working for Apple and others managed to rewrite NY Right to Repair law. by SUPRVLLAN

Most people aren't going to have the ability to replace BGA components like DRAM and NVRAM chips on Apple devices. Some repair shops might, but it's not something someone with zero experience and a soldering iron is going to be replacing.

BGA component rework requires $30k+ in equipment, temp and humidity controls and knowledge of how to build thermal profiles.

They are also moisture sensitive, so managing them is more complicated than just sticking them on a shelf and waiting for someone to buy them.

WigWubz t1_j8zyax0 wrote on February 18, 2023 at 4:12 AM

And? You said it yourself - some repair shops will have the equipment and expertise, and it's in everyone's (except apple) interest that those repair shops be allowed buy the components, or you be allowed buy the component and bring it to the repair shop for them to install it.

DrB00 t1_j90xo47 wrote on February 18, 2023 at 11:36 AM

So? Then make it more customer friendly for repairs. Don't punish the customers because your own system is trash. Make the ram install more user friendly.

0pimo t1_j9116m3 wrote on February 18, 2023 at 12:21 PM

Then the device becomes thicker, heavier and slower.

Why do I get a shittier device because you mouth breathers can't stop breaking your phones? I've had iPhones since they first came out, I have yet to have to take one to a repair shop and I only upgrade every 2-3 model releases.

DrB00 t1_j91yc7v wrote on February 18, 2023 at 4:51 PM

Laptops are still incredibly thin and powerful and they allow you to change out a lot of parts without soldering.

0pimo t1_j9202b8 wrote on February 18, 2023 at 5:03 PM

More and more modern laptops are all fully integrated now, just like MacBooks.