> replacement parts for models several years old are still plentiful. Data point: Just replaced a battery in a six years old Samsung smartphone in 20 seconds.

> replacement parts for models several years old are still plentiful. Data point: Just replaced a battery in a six years old Samsung smartphone in 20 seconds. It did not even cost me $10. Incredible value compared to the hassle to do this on todays phones, if it is possible at all.