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Mac Studio Teardown: THE SSDs ARE UPGRADEABLE!!! (Edit: No, it's not)
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I think it is actually one of their more interesting videos. I look forward to comparing the iFixit version.
As far as accessing it, based on the video-yes, but probably not for every user. Whether we will see a drive that will fit, that's another question entirely but still doesnt change the fact the OP is accurate. If nothing else, we will see people pull these from other M1 macs that have failed and repurpose them. Whether that will work remains to be seen.
more power to them for going through with that risky task (albeit for early views...), but I'm sure iFixit will be more methodical about it.
yeah, I can only stomach so many Apple superlatives from them.
yeah, I can only stomach so many Apple superlatives from them.
Any time you have to remove an exposed power supply, it’s not user upgradable. You won’t be able to just fit an SSD from another M1. You will need pairing software from Apple. That might be obtainable though.
For once I agree with you. Wait for iFixit teardown for non-clickbait and truth.
Before people get too excited about repairs and possible replacement of individual parts rather than complete logic boards a la MBP it is probably worth remembering the iMac Pro.
It had socketed NAND, CPU and RAM but if you needed a logic board they would charge for all the socketed components again and expect all the originals back too. My iMac Pro needed 2 logic boards... it gets expensive really fast.
Still, nice to see the Studio built with regular screws and no adhesives or special tools required.
It had socketed NAND, CPU and RAM but if you needed a logic board they would charge for all the socketed components again and expect all the originals back too. My iMac Pro needed 2 logic boards... it gets expensive really fast.
Still, nice to see the Studio built with regular screws and no adhesives or special tools required.
Excessive adhesives or special tools wouldn't really be conducive to Right to Repair...?
In regards to repair fees (parts charges), $5/month for AppleCare+ is an excellent price for SDD insurance...? Just practice proper back-up procedures...! ;^p
I saw videos reporting that the 4TB and 8TB options are faster so I'd guess that they are the only ones which have the dual SSD setup.
I was going to say something similar as perhaps those ssd empty slots are in all mac studios but only used for the higher SSD spec machines above 2TB maybe..I have the 1 tb and its plenty fast -
It is single handedly the most revealing video of the Studio out of all. Because all the rest are just user experiences that even someone posting in this forum can give you. Whereas a legit total teardown is rare and answers a lot of questions.
Even if Max Tech's video titles seem to be "clickbaity" most of the time, well you can mute his voice and it is still an informative if not perfectly neutral video. Unlike those "reviewers" signed NDAs who didn't even dare talking about fan noise etc.
Sadly, it's the only one. Hence, the best.
iFixit has been awfully quiet now...
iFixit isn't sponsored by Apple so it takes time plus money out of pocket.
Maybe somewhere after 5 years, you'd want to double your ssd space, when same standard ssd id dirt cheap?
Apple is the only computer manufacturer that wants to lock the user to their own mass storage on a desktop workstation. Why is this?
Is MaxTech sponsored by Apple?
I'm a bit surprised that so few people are interested if Mac Studio's mass storage is "vendor locked" for ever.
I’m sure iFixit is on it, LTT said they’ll do a video on it, but have to remember they got their units on Friday and it’s the weekend. I’m sure we’ll get more info next week.
IFixit posted on Friday that they’d started. But they then posted later that they would finish and post their results next week.
I was shocked to see an additional slot and also the factory SSD is removable 😯
The upcoming Mac Pro will be interesting
The upcoming Mac Pro will be interesting
MaxTech is clearly not Apple sponsored. They almost never receive review units directly from Apple. For this teardown they ordered minutes after the keynote is finished, and received the "retail unit" as soon as any other customer doing the same thing. Not to mentioned review units must come with NDAs specifically prohibiting disassembly.
In this regard iFixit is more of less in the same position, but I reckon their teardown is more "professionally done" with clear top down photographs all laid on white backgrounds for their website guides. Then they need some time to identify and research the on-board chips if they are new. Some times they add x-rays and other measurement tools. Then in the case of the Studio maybe they are doing both the Max and Ultra versions for comparison as well. Therefore they need significantly more time to roll out a teardown.
Luke Miani tried to fiddle with the storage
Edit: Apple ****ed us. It's paired somehow. It even shows up with SOS morse code if you add a second one.
Edit: Apple ****ed us. It's paired somehow. It even shows up with SOS morse code if you add a second one.
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Closest most would see is a situation like the Mac Pro where the modules are available, but they need to be "blessed" with another machine or entire unit sent in for service.
1TB SSD Kit for Mac Pro
The 1TB SSD Kit for Mac Pro enables you to upgrade the internal SSD storage capacity of your Mac Pro. This kit, containing two 512GB modules, replaces the current SSD module(s) in your system. Installation required.
www.apple.com
FWIW, that Mac Pro has been out since late 2019 and (still) no 3rd party options for the "built-in" storage are available.
wishful thinking put to rest and out to pasture
oh well - hoping the Mac pro m1 god mode will be able to be upgraded.