Technology

Should technology companies be allowed to design devices that are impossible to repair?

For

It ensures safety and better performance.

Against

It creates waste and forces people to buy more.

Anonymous excerpts, translated where noted.

For

  • Smartphones couldn't be flat, light, waterproof and dustproof at the same time if they were designed so that every user could simply screw them on
    RedditTranslated from German
  • require relatively complex onboard power management units that moderate charge/discharge for safety.
    RedditOriginal language: English

Against

  • That means higher repair costs, more e-waste, shorter product lifespans, and more pressure to replace devices instead of fixing them.
    RedditOriginal language: English
  • the manufacturer doesn't sell spare parts, so I found it impossible to find a replacement.
    RedditOriginal language: English
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