If I buy a 2013 Macbook Air with an i5 core, can I upgrade it to an i7 core later? Also, can I add more MB of memory later?

Hi,
I know you can configure a Macbook Air to have an i7 core and up to 8 MB of RAM before you buy it. But I'm wondering if you can upgrade it later. I don't think I'll need the i7 now but might need it later as new apps are developed. I'd like my laptop to last more than 5 years (my PC didn't quite make it).

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Neither you will be able to upgrade the processor nor upgrade the RAM. The MacBook Air has got both things soldered to the logic board, and it's impossible to change them after buying your MacBook Air. It's important to get the MacBook Air with the hardware you will need. For example, if you want that your MacBook works properly in some years, get it with 8 GB of RAM. It may work with 4 GB, but to make sure, get 8 GB of RAM.
The only part you can change is the flash storage, and you will void the warranty if you do it

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