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iFixit's PS5 Pro teardown reveals an easily replaceable CMOS battery

The PS5 Pro has improved repairability with easier access to the CMOS battery, while maintaining powerful performance at a high price point.
#apple

Apple reveals how it's made the iPhone 16 series (much) easier to repair

Apple's iPhone 16 enhances repairability by improving battery removal, enabling parts swapping, and introducing the Repair Assistant to ease configurations.

See the iPhone 16's game-changing battery removal process in new iFixit teardown

Apple's iPhone 16 lineup introduces improved battery removal, enhancing repairability significantly. The new adhesive debonds with electric current for easier maintenance.

Apple now has replacement parts for the iPhone 16 series

Apple is making strides towards enabling self-repair for iPhone 16 models, marking a shift in product longevity.

Watch the iPhone 16's electrically-charged battery replacement process

The iPhone 16 base model features electrically debondable adhesive for easier battery replacement.

Teardowns of new AirPods show no major repairability gains

Apple's new AirPods 4 have a repairability score of 0 out of 10, indicating significant design challenges for repairs.
AirPods Max with USB-C have improved repair prospects, earning a score of 6 out of 10.

Apple has a 'secret plan' to revolutionize its iPhones

Apple is developing a new battery technology for easier replacement, potentially revolutionizing future iPhone models.

Apple reveals how it's made the iPhone 16 series (much) easier to repair

Apple's iPhone 16 enhances repairability by improving battery removal, enabling parts swapping, and introducing the Repair Assistant to ease configurations.

See the iPhone 16's game-changing battery removal process in new iFixit teardown

Apple's iPhone 16 lineup introduces improved battery removal, enhancing repairability significantly. The new adhesive debonds with electric current for easier maintenance.

Apple now has replacement parts for the iPhone 16 series

Apple is making strides towards enabling self-repair for iPhone 16 models, marking a shift in product longevity.

Watch the iPhone 16's electrically-charged battery replacement process

The iPhone 16 base model features electrically debondable adhesive for easier battery replacement.

Teardowns of new AirPods show no major repairability gains

Apple's new AirPods 4 have a repairability score of 0 out of 10, indicating significant design challenges for repairs.
AirPods Max with USB-C have improved repair prospects, earning a score of 6 out of 10.

Apple has a 'secret plan' to revolutionize its iPhones

Apple is developing a new battery technology for easier replacement, potentially revolutionizing future iPhone models.
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#apple-watch-series-10

Teardown Reveals Apple Watch Series 10 Might Be Difficult to Repair

The Apple Watch Series 10 features substantial upgrades but poses repair challenges due to low repairability scores.

Apple Watch Series 10 teardown reveals disappointing repairability

The Apple Watch Series 10 has a poor repairability score of 3 out of 10, indicating significant challenges for repairs.

Teardown Reveals Apple Watch Series 10 Might Be Difficult to Repair

The Apple Watch Series 10 features substantial upgrades but poses repair challenges due to low repairability scores.

Apple Watch Series 10 teardown reveals disappointing repairability

The Apple Watch Series 10 has a poor repairability score of 3 out of 10, indicating significant challenges for repairs.
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#iphone-16

iPhone 16 repairability advancements revealed by iFixit | App Developer Magazine

Apple's iPhone 16 introduces significant repairability improvements, particularly through electrically-releasing adhesive and a more accessible design.

iFixit's iPhone 16 teardown finds a greatly improved battery removal process

The iPhone 16 and 16 Plus feature a significantly improved battery replacement process, offering easier repairs than previous models.

Would it shock you to know iPhone 16's repairable?

The iPhone 16 features improved repairability with new battery adhesive and a hard case, enhancing ease of repair and user safety.

iPhone 16 repairability advancements revealed by iFixit | App Developer Magazine

Apple's iPhone 16 introduces significant repairability improvements, particularly through electrically-releasing adhesive and a more accessible design.

iFixit's iPhone 16 teardown finds a greatly improved battery removal process

The iPhone 16 and 16 Plus feature a significantly improved battery replacement process, offering easier repairs than previous models.

Would it shock you to know iPhone 16's repairable?

The iPhone 16 features improved repairability with new battery adhesive and a hard case, enhancing ease of repair and user safety.
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#google-pixel-watch

Google Is 'Thinking Through' How to Make the Pixel Watch Repairable

Google Pixel Watch models lack official repair options, relying on warranty replacements instead.
Company is brainstorming ways to enhance the repairability of future smartwatch designs.

Larry Magid: These days we often replace rather than repair

Appliances used to be durable and easily repairable; now, many devices are not cost-effective to repair, often leading to replacements instead.

Google Is 'Thinking Through' How to Make the Pixel Watch Repairable

Google Pixel Watch models lack official repair options, relying on warranty replacements instead.
Company is brainstorming ways to enhance the repairability of future smartwatch designs.

Larry Magid: These days we often replace rather than repair

Appliances used to be durable and easily repairable; now, many devices are not cost-effective to repair, often leading to replacements instead.
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#teardown

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL teardown reveals dual-entry design and fiddly battery removal process

The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL offers dual-entry design for easier repairs but presents challenges with fragile display layers and tricky battery removal.

Here's the first iPhone 16 Pro video teardown

The iPhone 16 Pro features improved thermal performance and a larger camera assembly, but tighter internal space may complicate repairs.

Samsung Galaxy Ring is non-repairable

The Samsung Galaxy Ring is designed in a way that makes it irreparable if damaged or if the battery dies.

Here's how Apple's OLED iPad Pro is put together

iPad Pro's repairability improved with easier battery access, saving repair time.

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL teardown reveals dual-entry design and fiddly battery removal process

The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL offers dual-entry design for easier repairs but presents challenges with fragile display layers and tricky battery removal.

Here's the first iPhone 16 Pro video teardown

The iPhone 16 Pro features improved thermal performance and a larger camera assembly, but tighter internal space may complicate repairs.

Samsung Galaxy Ring is non-repairable

The Samsung Galaxy Ring is designed in a way that makes it irreparable if damaged or if the battery dies.

Here's how Apple's OLED iPad Pro is put together

iPad Pro's repairability improved with easier battery access, saving repair time.
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#ifixit

Check out the Pixel 9 Pro Fold's guts in iFixit's latest teardown

The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold is highly repairable and modular, earning praise from iFixit.

Microsoft scores high on Surface repairability

Microsoft's latest Surface Pro and Laptop devices are highly repairable, showcasing a significant improvement compared to previous models.

iFixit ends partnership with Samsung over repair program

Samsung lacked commitment to repairability, leading to the end of the partnership with iFixit.

Check out the Pixel 9 Pro Fold's guts in iFixit's latest teardown

The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold is highly repairable and modular, earning praise from iFixit.

Microsoft scores high on Surface repairability

Microsoft's latest Surface Pro and Laptop devices are highly repairable, showcasing a significant improvement compared to previous models.

iFixit ends partnership with Samsung over repair program

Samsung lacked commitment to repairability, leading to the end of the partnership with iFixit.
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#multitools

Only two multitool brands are worth your money - here's which one I carry

A reliable multitool is essential for unpredictable DIY tasks.
Warranty and repairability are crucial for maintaining multitools.
User-replaceable components increase the multitool's lifespan.

Only two multitool brands are worth your money - here's the one I carry

Opt for multitools with solid warranties and repairable parts for longevity and reliability in everyday DIY tasks.

Only two multitool brands are worth your money - here's which one I carry

A reliable multitool is essential for unpredictable DIY tasks.
Warranty and repairability are crucial for maintaining multitools.
User-replaceable components increase the multitool's lifespan.

Only two multitool brands are worth your money - here's the one I carry

Opt for multitools with solid warranties and repairable parts for longevity and reliability in everyday DIY tasks.
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Kia EV9 Battery Pack Teardown: 'A Wonderful Design'

The Kia EV9's battery pack is designed for easy serviceability and repair.

Google Pixel 9 disassembled on video

The Google Pixel 9 features a replaceable USB-C port, enhancing its repairability compared to the soldered design of the Pixel 8.

Your Samsung Galaxy Ring Might Not be Repairable If This Happens

The Samsung Galaxy Ring is unrepairable due to its internal design and integration of components.
#hmd

The HMD Skyline is a mid-range smartphone that's all about repairability

The Skyline smartphone by HMD focuses on repairability, with easily replaceable parts and a Detox mode for digital wellbeing.

HMD Skyline: The mid-range Android that lets you fix it

HMD's Skyline phone emphasizes user repairability but has limited software update commitments and repair challenges.
The partnership with iFixit enhances the Skyline's appeal for repair-conscious consumers.
Despite its repairable design, the Skyline presents limitations with water resistance and long-term Android support.

The HMD Skyline is a mid-range smartphone that's all about repairability

The Skyline smartphone by HMD focuses on repairability, with easily replaceable parts and a Detox mode for digital wellbeing.

HMD Skyline: The mid-range Android that lets you fix it

HMD's Skyline phone emphasizes user repairability but has limited software update commitments and repair challenges.
The partnership with iFixit enhances the Skyline's appeal for repair-conscious consumers.
Despite its repairable design, the Skyline presents limitations with water resistance and long-term Android support.
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Google Confirms Pixel Watch 3 Cannot Be Repaired Once It Is Broken

The Google Pixel Watch 3 cannot be repaired and requires replacements, limiting customer service options significantly. Preferred Care offers subsidized replacements in some regions.
#sustainability

Google's Pixel Watch 3 is basically disposable

The Pixel Watch 3 is essentially a disposable product with no repair options, raising environmental concerns.

Framework-Inspired Mouse Comes With A Modular, Easy-To-Repair Design - Yanko Design

The waruru mouse offers a highly repairable design, reducing electronic waste and promoting sustainability.

Cut down on your e-waste: follow these steps to repair your electric toothbrush

Rechargeable electric toothbrushes are popular but can be a challenge when they malfunction, yet they are repairable with online guides or professional repair services.

Google's Pixel Watch 3 is basically disposable

The Pixel Watch 3 is essentially a disposable product with no repair options, raising environmental concerns.

Framework-Inspired Mouse Comes With A Modular, Easy-To-Repair Design - Yanko Design

The waruru mouse offers a highly repairable design, reducing electronic waste and promoting sustainability.

Cut down on your e-waste: follow these steps to repair your electric toothbrush

Rechargeable electric toothbrushes are popular but can be a challenge when they malfunction, yet they are repairable with online guides or professional repair services.
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OnePlus Nord 4 teardown reveals very bad reparability

The OnePlus Nord 4 has a unique metal construction but comes with very poor repairability.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 teardown video shows off the larger batteries and the new vapor chamber

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 brings improvements in camera, battery capacity, cooling system, and repairability over the Z Flip5.
#battery-replacement

M4 iPad Pro teardown reveals an important sustainability upgrade - Yanko Design

The M4 iPad Pro's ultra-thin design sparks concerns about durability, but Apple has made the device more repairable, especially concerning battery replacement.

Video: Google Pixel 8a disassembled with some effort

The Pixel 8a is designed for 7 years of software support with available replacement parts till 2030, yet battery replacement can be challenging.

M4 iPad Pro teardown finds easier-to-access battery, glimpses of Tandem OLED design

The new iPad Pro is more repairable than its predecessor, but the Apple Pencil Pro is essentially unserviceable.

M4 iPad Pro teardown reveals an important sustainability upgrade - Yanko Design

The M4 iPad Pro's ultra-thin design sparks concerns about durability, but Apple has made the device more repairable, especially concerning battery replacement.

Video: Google Pixel 8a disassembled with some effort

The Pixel 8a is designed for 7 years of software support with available replacement parts till 2030, yet battery replacement can be challenging.

M4 iPad Pro teardown finds easier-to-access battery, glimpses of Tandem OLED design

The new iPad Pro is more repairable than its predecessor, but the Apple Pencil Pro is essentially unserviceable.
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#kobo

Kobo's New Libra Colour Upgrades the Ebook Experience From Black and White

Kobo updated to allow Pocket integration, Libra Color is repairable, expensive with accessories, good for reading and writing in color.

eBook readers are about to become a little bit more sustainable - Yanko Design

Color eReaders are evolving with features like pen input and Android tablet functionalities but come at a higher cost, emphasizing the importance of longevity and repairability.

Kobo's New Libra Colour Upgrades the Ebook Experience From Black and White

Kobo updated to allow Pocket integration, Libra Color is repairable, expensive with accessories, good for reading and writing in color.

eBook readers are about to become a little bit more sustainable - Yanko Design

Color eReaders are evolving with features like pen input and Android tablet functionalities but come at a higher cost, emphasizing the importance of longevity and repairability.
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HMD Skyline is now up for sale

HMD introduced the Skyline smartphone with a focus on repairability, offering easy component replacements and selling replacement parts.
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