I was just at his shop a few days ago and his guy there said they couldn't fix a loose RAM chip so now I'm out $700 for a logic board, contrary to the article's acclaim:

>Using a microscope connected to a camera, Louis walks the viewer through the entire procedure, which involves tracking down the problem via common sense and diagnostic tools, and then replacing the faulty components. This is the kind of “surface mount” repair Apple considers impossible – much to Louis’ frequent amusement.

However I'm on his side here. Apple's approach is quite troublesome: soldering everything so it's impossible to upgrade, creating iPhone screws that if put back in the wrong place short the phone, etc. I know catering to the non-technical, to the point of being anti-technical, has been a hallmark of Apple's (Jobs') philosophy since the beginning but I don't have to like it.