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| [title] Final Thoughts | |
| [* black] iMac Pro Repairability Score: ***3 out of 10*** (10 is easiest to repair) | |
| - | [* green] The RAM and CPU are both modular, meaning repairs and upgrades are a go. |
| - | [* yellow] The dual SSDs are modular, but custom-made by Apple. |
| + | [* green] The RAM and CPU are both modular, meaning repairs and upgrades are a go—despite what Apple tells you. |
| + | [* yellow] The dual SSDs are modular, but custom-made by Apple, complicating replacement. |
| [* yellow] Cutting the tape to open the iMac isn't too hard (with the right tools), but it must then be replaced to complete any repair. | |
| [* red] Key replaceable components are buried behind the logic board, requiring a lot of disassembly for access. | |
| [* red] The loss of the external RAM access hatch makes for ''much'' more challenging upgrades compared with the 27" iMac 5K. | |
| - | [* red] The GPU is BGA-soldered in place—potentially a major drawback on a "pro" workstation. No upgrades are possible, so choose your configuration wisely. |
| + | [* red] The GPU is BGA-soldered in place—potentially a major drawback on a "pro" workstation. No easy graphics upgrades are possible, so choose your configuration wisely. |