Sure, but most people wouldn't even want to attempt a board replacement and would rather take it to a repair shop. Replacing an entire section of a device because one tiny part is broken is not helping the e-waste problem repairability is trying to work on.
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AdamEatsAss@lemmy.world 10 months agoI mean it’s better than nothing. Hopefully it leads to more economical repair kits. On a personal note, of the repair required soldering chips onto/off the board I would much rather buy a working board then try to replace a single chip.
verysoft@kbin.social 10 months ago
grue@lemmy.world 10 months ago
the e-waste problem repairability is trying to work on.
Just to be clear, reducing e-waste is just a fringe benefit and kinda beside the point. The real reason for repairability is that it’s the device owner’s property right, and to try to restrict repairs (or worse, make them “illegal” via inserting frivolous DRM and invoking the DMCA) is to infringe on that right.
KpntAutismus@lemmy.world 10 months ago
yeah, you basically need to be a pro at reflow soldering. but that’s the thing about independent shops, they’re willing to put in the extra work to be as economical as possible. ends up being cheaper though.
TimeSquirrel@kbin.social 10 months ago
That's perfectly fine for you, but I do own a hot air rework station, so give me the option.