Repair goes mega mainstream with the launch of Lenovo’s new T-series business laptops, which earned our highest honor with a 10/10 repairability score.
Yes, this, it’s all good that megacorps “embrace™” reparability (laws?), but the financial aspect is a key aspect of reparability.
If parts aren’t cheap the theoretical ease of reparability is almost irrelevant (apart from the parts so standardised & open that multiple manufacturers offer their parts).
And it can change with time depending on the company - if a manufacturer wants more profit or new units sold, it can just make the parts more expensive. So the actual reparability score can change daily & depending on region.
We need reparability laws that also cover overall cost regulation (including eg software locks of fees).
Yes, this, it’s all good that megacorps “embrace™” reparability (laws?), but the financial aspect is a key aspect of reparability.
If parts aren’t cheap the theoretical ease of reparability is almost irrelevant (apart from the parts so standardised & open that multiple manufacturers offer their parts).
And it can change with time depending on the company - if a manufacturer wants more profit or new units sold, it can just make the parts more expensive. So the actual reparability score can change daily & depending on region.
We need reparability laws that also cover overall cost regulation (including eg software locks of fees).