Apparaten verplicht repareerbaar door nieuwe EU-wet
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Iedere wasmachine, telefoon of televisie die je vanaf morgen in Europa koopt, moet beter repareerbaar zijn. Dan treedt namelijk de Europese Right to Repair Act in werking. Wat dat in de praktijk betekent, bespreken we met Ruth Mugge, hoogleraar Ontwerpen voor duurzaam consumentengedrag aan de TU Delft, en Oscar Visser, CFO van Fairphone.

The products covered by the obligation to repair currently include:

  • washing machines and washer-dryers
  • dishwashers
  • refrigerators
  • electronic displays
  • welding equipment
  • servers and data storage products
  • mobile phones, cordless phones and tablets
  • tumble dryers
  • e-bikes and e-scooters batteries (from 18 February 2027)
  • local space heaters
  • GoatSynagogue@lemmy.worldEnglish
    03·
    22 days ago

    At home with minimal tool requirements

    https://www.ifixit.com/repairability/smartphone-repairability-scores

    PROS
    • Display and battery repairs are well-prioritized, though not as well as in other (dual-entry) iPhone models.
    • Torx screws secure the battery assembly in place, making replacements straightforward.
    • Repair parts and instructions are available straight from Apple.
    CONS
    • Five different screwhead types and the continued reliance on adhesives complicate basic repairs.

    Company that rates self repairability of phones: iPhones are easy to repair by yourself using basic tools

    Lemmy: no, that can’t be true because we hate apple

    • testaccount372920@piefed.zipEnglish
      1·
      22 days ago

      Not bad by the standards of modern phones, but hopefully not good enough for the new EU standards. Imo adhesives should only be used if they’re replaceable or reusable and the screws should be limited to philips and flatheads.