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New Mac mini does not have a slotted SSD, Mac Studio still does
Two years after the M4 Mac mini released with an upgradable SSD, but Apple has changed course with the soldered new model. But, the new Mac Studio still has a slotted SSD with serialized components, so an upgrade there is at least possible. Getting to the SSD storage module in a new Mac Studio - image credit: Apple. Apple always used to solder its Mac storage in place, making it a permanent and so unchangeable, unrepairable feature. Given that Apple charges more for SSD storage than seems imagin
- Two years after the M4 Mac mini released with an upgradable SSD, but Apple has changed course with the soldered new model. But, the new Mac Studio still has a slotted SSD with serialized components, so an upgrade there is at least possible. Getting to the SSD storage module in...
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- New Mac mini does not have a slotted SSD, Mac Studio still does
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- Center: Two years after the M4 Mac mini released with an upgradable SSD, but Apple has changed course with the soldered new model. But, the new Mac Studio still has a slotted SSD with serialized components, so an upgrade there is at least possible. Getting to the SSD storage module in a new Mac Studio - image credit: Apple. Apple always used to solder its Mac storage in place, making it a permanent and so unchangeable, unrepairable feature. Given that Apple charges more for SSD storage than seems imagin
- Right: Coverage gap: Currently unaddressed by verified outlets on this side of the spectrum.
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