Ifixit: Mac Pro easy to screw with - 99mac

Now iFixit disassembled Apple’s new Mac Pro. The computer gets good marks for how easy it is to upgrade and repair it, any site can not be said about Apple’s other products.

Apple showed off his new Mac Pro in developing the conference WWDC 2013. It is a completely redesigned model that has very little in common with its predecessor that was last updated in mid-2012. Apple began selling the computer on December 19, the delivery time rapidly increased to the same answer now: February.

iFixit specializes in disassembling hardware and provide an opinion based on how easy it is to upgrade or repair the product. Apple’s gadgets have their own section on the site and the latest addition is just new # Mac Pro.

Right from the start, iFixit pleasantly surprised because it does not require a screwdriver to the chassis, but a simple button solves the problem. There was no need screwdriver to get into the older Mac Pro set either, the model could be part of the chassis unloaded in a similar way.

Internal memory is easy to access and replace or upgrade. Apple says it can mount up to 64 gigabytes of computer with four sticks with 16 gigabytes each.

SSD is easy to detach, a Torx screw that secures it. Ifixit notes that it all reminds me a lot of SSDs sitting in the new Macbook Pro with Retina display and Macbook Air.

processor is not soldered and can be replaced.

Image: iFixit

The cards are custom designed making it less likely that they will go to replace with upgrade cards in the future. Almost at the back of the machine’s processor and iFixit reports that it can be replaced, which can save handy buyer some money.

total, Mac Pro 8 out of 10 points of the site, noting that despite the computer’s compact form, it is easy to take apart. It is usual Torx screws applicable and many parts can be replaced independently. The only iFixit lacks is the ability to connect more storage space internally, or at least via SATA rather than Thunderbolt. They also warn that it may be risky to work with the Mac Pro come without a repair manual.