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On e-waste: I'm not sure if the Pixel 5 has done better in this aspect, but the Pixel 3/3XL's screen is almost impossible to remove without destroying it. There
by usui 5y ago
On e-waste: I'm not sure if the Pixel 5 has done better in this aspect, but the Pixel 3/3XL's screen is almost impossible to remove without destroying it. There's low-quality hard-to-remove adhesive all over the screen, and you have to handle both the front-facing portion of the phone and the rear-facing portion in order to handle a screen replacement.
IMO iPhones fare a lot better in terms of screen replacement (and therefore preventing e-waste) because lifting the adhesive is more like a fine string around the screen rather than a thick pool of glue. Once the string is pulled, it's easier to mobilize the screen and gain access to the connectors, etc. There's a higher chance of being able to disconnect the screen and still have it be usable, unlike when replacing a screen on the Pixel lineup.
I just attempted a Pixel 3 screen replacement on a dummy phone. Difficult to do it cleanly without breaking things.
- breput 5y agoI was preparing to replace my Pixel 3a screen and even got the kit from iFixit when I realized that this would never work. I took it to the local repair affiliate (ubreakifix) and let them break the screen instead. They were apologetic but I wasn't surprised and I got a new screen and glass for next to nothing.
- windock 5y agoOh, I have replaced screen for pixel 3a about 3 times with different vendors. Screens were not original as it was difficult to get them in my country. All 3 had the same issue: bright flash when activated (only sometimes), multitouch almost dis not work, and sometimes had ghost touches. I just bought an iphone SE after that, and I’m perfectly happy with it. I really tried to switch off apple, but no, I cannot handle it.