Home / Computers / The M4 Pro MacBook Pro 14-inch continues the soldered memory trendComputers Technology ramseeker macThe M4 Pro MacBook Pro 14-inch continues the soldered memory trendUnified memory is part of the M4 Pro chip package and soldered to the logic board. There’s no upgrading it after purchase. Shop computer upgrades on Amazon As an Amazon Associate, Work Notes may earn.Related NotesA failed Thunderbolt 3 port on a 2016 MacBook Pro means replacing the whole logic boardThe 2012 MacBook Pro's AirPort card is still upgradeableThe M3 Max integrates Wi-Fi and Bluetooth into the chip itselfMacBook Pro 15-inch (2016) — battery is replaceable but glued inMacBook Pro 15-inch (2018) — battery replaceable with specialized toolsExploreThe 2012 MacBook Pro 13-inch has a screw-in batteryThe EliteDesk 800 G4 TWR uses standard LGA1151 coolers — check clearanceThe M730q's CPU is socketed — keep it under 65WThe M710q only works with 6th and 7th gen CPUs — and 35W ones at thatThe M720q lets you swap the CPU — with a cooler upgradePrevious The Mac Mini M4 integrates its LPDDR5X memory directly into the chip packageNext The M1 Mac Mini is a sealed box — no internal upgrades