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It's about removing artificial barriers to repair (such as serialized components), not using older tech. Also, there's no reason most things (especially wear/
by swiley 5y ago
It's about removing artificial barriers to repair (such as serialized components), not using older tech.
Also, there's no reason most things (especially wear/upgrade components lie batteries and storage) in modern devices shouldn't be replaceable but that's more about poor engineering than malicious business practices.
- kaladin_1 5y agoIf we had modular parts in the past and manufacturers have decided to move away from that, I don't think it's as a result of poor engineering. It looks more like it's to retain their control even after a product has been sold.