[* black] This thingThe new Mac Pro is downright gorgeous. Everything inside is meticulously formed, finisheda Fixmas miracle: beautiful, amazingly well put together, and placed.a masterclass in repairability.
[* black] We knewlove that a good portion of the modules can be swapped without tools; we love the use of (mostly) standard screws and connectors; we love the step numbers and diagrams for certain repairs right on the device; and most of all, we love the free public repair manuals and videos.
[* black] Despite the many things to love, however, Apple could buildstill keeps the keys to certain repairs, like the proprietary SSD. And some of Apple’s repair manuals include (or entirely comprise) a computer, but this isdisclaimer insisting that you contact an Apple Authorized Service Provider, when in reality the repair could easily be done at your desk.
[* black] With 2019 in our rearview, we’re starting to wonder: maybe Microsoft and Apple aren’t making devices more repairable just something else.
[*for fun (or for us)—maybe those Right to Repair bills are starting to look seriously scary?
[* black] Now if only they would let us fix it, no strings attached..Motivations and quibbles aside, this is without a doubt the most repairable Apple product in recent memory. Let's give it a score.
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