Hello. Many of the older thinkpads were regarded as being peak for the ability to repair and easily see into them at both the hardware and software levels.

I was wondering, what PC, if any, is similar in this regard? Aside from building your own PC ofc. Any opinions are welcome. Thank you.

  • @hperrin@lemmy.world
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    5 months ago

    New models integrate all the front IO into the motherboard, so they really only work with the case from the manufacturer. Like this and this.

    • @Samueru@lemmy.world
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      15 months ago

      I’m pretty sure the second one will work on any case, just that you might be missing the I/O plate.

      • @hperrin@lemmy.world
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        35 months ago

        Look closely at the opposite edge of the board. All the front IO (including the power button) is on that little protrusion.