Apple updates warranty coverage to exclude hairline cracks in iPhone and Apple Watch displays
It's no longer classed a display defect
Asus issues apology, promises changes after RMA and repair cost outrage
Sorry for the "confusion and frustration"
A hot potato: Asus has not had a good week, to say the least. The Taiwanese gaming giant experienced a PR black eye after its RMA process was highlighted by YouTube channel Gamers Nexus, leading to customers sharing stories of their own bad experiences. Now, Asus has issued a public apology for the "confusion and frustration."
Repair shop reports receiving 200 melted RTX 4090s per month, up from last year
Users have complained about burned power connectors since late 2022
Do it while it's hot: Liquid metal damage successfully repaired on a GeForce RTX 3090
Most people should stick to thermal paste
The Vision Pro could be Apple's most unrepairable product yet, software locks included
Even more difficult to repair than the average iPhone or Mac
Lenovo teams up with iFixit for its refreshed ThinkPads to boost repairability
They're also a lot easier to upgrade
EU right-to-repair regulations: manufacturers would be liable for 12 months after repairs
Also seeking to punish third-party lockouts
Apple Vision Pro teardown investigates the EyeSight Display
Easily replaceable battery and speakers, software-locked prescription lens
Samsung adds TVs, soundbars, and more smartphones to its self-repair program
The program was launched back in August 2022
Google voices support for Oregon's proposed right-to-repair law
The R2R movement continues to flip its biggest opponents
Samsung expands partnership with Batteries Plus to include in-warranty repairs
Another option for local, same-day mobile repair
Nvidia RTX 4090 Founders Edition borked by winged bug that got trapped inside
Not the first time this has happened
Lenovo says 80% of its devices will be user repairable by 2025
A win for the right to repair movement
iFixit retracts its iPhone 14's repairability score of 7 and gives it a "4-not recommended"
It's not the hardware, it's Apple's hoops and punishments for unapproved repairs that ruins it
Some Gigabyte GeForce RTX 30 and 40 graphics card PCBs are cracking
It appears to be a design defect, but the company is rejecting RMA claims
Nintendo expands Joy-Con repair program to more European countries
Because correcting the design flaw is too hard
New Framework laptops support AMD processors and upgradeable graphics
Something to look forward to: One of the most significant drawbacks to owning a laptop is the lack of upgradability. Most allow memory or storage replacement, but getting a faster processor means buying a new laptop. Framework hopes to change the status quo with two modular offerings coming this year that will let users swap out CPUs, GPUs, and more.
Nokia says you can replace the screen of this new phone in 20 minutes
A small step forward for the right to repair movement
Users report Pixel 7 camera glass spontaneously shattering without cause
Facepalm: If you bought or are considering purchasing the new Pixel 7, watch out for the glass coverings over the camera sensors. Many users report that the protective covers have violently shattered for no apparent reason. To make matters worse, Google seems to be filing complaints in the not-covered-by-warranty category.
New York becomes first state to sign right-to-repair legislation, but some R2R advocates are not impressed
Last minute changes made the law only applicable to devices made after the law takes effect next year
Apple expands self-repair program to eight more countries
DIYers in the UK and parts of Europe can make a mess of their broken iPhones and Macs
Study shows 50% of repair shops snooped on customer devices
Female customers are most likely to become victims
The iPhone 14's easy-to-lift display and back make it the easiest to repair since the iPhone 7
Why didn't Apple brag about this at Far Out?
Official Steam Deck repair centers are now open
DIY repair is no longer the only option
Apple expands self-service repair to MacBooks, already covers iPhone 12 and 13
Apple further embraces the right to repair