ThinkPads used to be like this but now there are only one or two models that are actually reparable (and oh my god did I pay a premium to get one). Being able to buy a machine and know that it was reparable for the next 10 years was THE reason I bought ThinkPad.
In 2008 I bought a W500, I used it until 2018 and replaced 2 screen backs, a keyboard, a battery, an HDD, and added more RAM in those 10 years. Coming out to about $160 per year if you spread out the cost.
In 2008 I bought a W500, I used it until 2018 and replaced 2 screen backs, a keyboard, a battery, an HDD, and added more RAM in those 10 years. Coming out to about $160 per year if you spread out the cost.
Nice. I used a T430s from 2013 till 2021. Still have it. I sort of bought a Framework because I had the means and I felt I should support this in the early stages to help make it successful. Gotta say the parts situation with Framework is much better than ThinkPad, even way back when. The parts are available straight from Framework so you know you’re buying a quality part, and the prices are low. Batteries are $50-80 whereas getting a genuine ThinkPad battery has typically been >$100 for a while.
Have one, can confirm. I’ve already replaced a damaged chassis. Just a cheap aluminum stamping.
ThinkPads used to be like this but now there are only one or two models that are actually reparable (and oh my god did I pay a premium to get one). Being able to buy a machine and know that it was reparable for the next 10 years was THE reason I bought ThinkPad.
In 2008 I bought a W500, I used it until 2018 and replaced 2 screen backs, a keyboard, a battery, an HDD, and added more RAM in those 10 years. Coming out to about $160 per year if you spread out the cost.
Nice. I used a T430s from 2013 till 2021. Still have it. I sort of bought a Framework because I had the means and I felt I should support this in the early stages to help make it successful. Gotta say the parts situation with Framework is much better than ThinkPad, even way back when. The parts are available straight from Framework so you know you’re buying a quality part, and the prices are low. Batteries are $50-80 whereas getting a genuine ThinkPad battery has typically been >$100 for a while.