Is the G6 version as repairable as the G5 version?

Here you go Repairability Comparison of G5, G6, and G7 EliteBooks:

• G5: Known for its sturdy build, the G5 has a modular design that makes it easy to access key components like the battery, RAM, storage, and cooling system. This contributes to its high repairability score.
• G6: The G6 follows the same design philosophy, maintaining easy access to major components. However, HP started streamlining the design in the G6, which may have led to fewer modular parts in certain areas, though the difference is minor.
• G7: With the G7, HP made the design sleeker, reducing thickness slightly, which can sometimes make parts like cooling systems more difficult to access or less modular. However, it still retains most of the repair-friendly design features, though accessing internal components might require a bit more care due to the thinner build.

• G5: The G5 excels in modularity with easily upgradable RAM, storage (M.2 and 2.5-inch slots), and a replaceable battery.
• G6: The G6 still has upgradable RAM and storage options, but in some configurations, HP has removed the 2.5-inch storage bay, leaving only M.2 slots, which reduces upgradability.
• G7: The G7 tends to favor soldered components (in higher-end configurations), with some RAM soldered directly onto the motherboard in certain models. This significantly impacts upgradability compared to the G5 and G6, especially for users wanting to upgrade memory later.

• G5 and G6: Both models allow relatively easy battery replacement, with a removable internal battery that can be swapped with minimal effort.
• G7: While still replaceable, the battery in the G7 can be harder to access due to the slightly thinner chassis and different internal layout.

• G5: The hinges and display assembly in the G5 are solid and relatively easy to replace if needed.
• G6 and G7: Both models follow similar designs, but with the G7 being thinner, the hinge and display parts may be slightly more integrated into the design, which could make repairs a bit trickier, though not by much.

• G5: The cooling system is straightforward and accessible, with room to replace the fan or clean the heat sink without major disassembly.
• G6 and G7: The G6 retains much of the G5’s cooling system design, but the G7’s slimmer profile means the cooling components are a bit more compact and can be slightly more difficult to service.

• G6 vs G5: The G6 is still quite repairable and similar to the G5. However, in some configurations, HP has streamlined the design, resulting in fewer modular parts (e.g., removal of 2.5-inch drive bays), which could reduce upgradability.
• G7 vs G5: The G7 sacrifices some repairability for a thinner and lighter design. This results in some models having soldered RAM and more integrated components, making it less modular and slightly harder to repair than the G5 or G6.