Why You Can't Upgrade Your Laptop Anymore (The RAM Crisis)

The RAM crisis is pushing laptop prices up, and on many laptops you can't even change your own memory. Here's why laptops went soldered, why it hurts right now, and the replaceable memory module that already exists. 0:00 The Memory Shock Nobody Warned You About 0:59 The Trade-Off Behind Soldered RAM 2:38 Why 2026 Makes It Hurt 3:38 The Engineer Who Opened the Standard 4:14 The Module That Brings Slots Back 5:38 Why It's Not Fixed Yet 6:30 Two Checks Before You Buy 7:59 What It All Comes Down To Prices and availability change quickly. Check the maker's spec sheet before you buy. #Laptops #RAM #RightToRepair