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Repairability is important to me in things I buy. I'm glad iFixit get that information out quickly so I can decide to avoid or buy a thing better informed
Just out of curiosity how often do you end up actually repairing things?
Like I also factor repairs into my purchase choices but anymore I don’t remember the last thing I worked on that was an electronic. I did get a broken tractor up and running but it was “free” so that barely counts.
The reason I’m asking is I have this conflicting value versus my actual actions.
I think I have personally fixed my last three phones, my current one is so far undamaged. I'm clumsy and break phone screens too often.
I have kept old fishing gear in service where my friends replace their gear every few years.
I did maintenance and mechanical repair on my cars before they went electric.
My computer keyboard is currently on "the healing bench" waiting for the correct size LEDs, as I destroyed the LED for a key role replacing its switch
I really hate throwing stuff out when a minor but vital part is broken.
Better repairability also makes repair cheaper if you pay someone to do it
Thanks for your answer. I also have many things I’ve had for years.