[notatoad]

my thinkpad X1 with soldered-in RAM and dead non-replaceable battery disagrees.

i only paid $100 for it on ebay, so i can't really complain, but it doesn't seem much different to the average consumer laptop to me.

[noir_lord]

Not all thinkpads are created equal.

If you want more serviceability then T series (and P if you have the budget) are much better.

Though even on the T’s they started soldering they dimms which is annoying.

[hajile]

Which X1 has a non-replaceable battery?

I've had a couple different models and batteries in both were easy to replace.

In contrast, there's NO way to replace the keyboard without basically buying a whole new system which is incredibly stupid.

[notatoad]

i am apparently mistaken, and the battery is replaceable. so thanks for that. just ordered a new one.