Smartphone makers don't bother to comply with EU repairability requirements

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Smartphone makers don't bother to comply with EU repairability requirements

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Right to Repair@discuss.tchncs.de · 2 months ago

Vast majority of new devices on market still don't give repair information to owners, but give themselves top marks for repairability

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Whether it be electronics, automobiles or medical equipment, the manufacturers should not be able to horde “oem” parts, render your stuff useless if you repair it with aftermarket parts, or hide schematics of their products.

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