Post #1900831
2026-04-30 17:44 UTC
Are third-party laptop cases a thing? I don't mean a hardcase with foam to put your laptop in, but like actual laptop bodies you can put components from other laptops in so maintenance isn't a complete clusterfuck…
I just want a laptop that's 90s-levels chunky so I can actually maintain the damn thing without losing my sanity. I want easy keyboard replacement from the top, easy display replacement and screwless quick-access hatches for component slots like RAM and NICs.
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@phryk@mastodon.social 2026-04-30 17:50
None of this should be an unreasonable ask – all these features were available at different points – and with most laptop manufacturers just ignoring the demand for maintainable machines these days, third-party cases seems like an obvious niche to form, even from a capitalist perspective.
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@seindal@mastodon.uno 2026-04-30 18:32
@phryk@mastodon.social Sounds like you're looking for MNT @mntmn@mastodon.social