Samsung and iFixit announce Galaxy self-repair program
Samsung US is soon to offer a self-repair service for their Galaxy tablets and smartphones. Made in collaboration with iFixit, the Galaxy self-repair program will give owners of Samsung access to spare parts, repair tools and guides on fixing their devices. The program will launch this summer covering the Galaxy S20 and Galaxy S21 series smartphones as well as the Galaxy Tab S7+ initially with plans to add more devices later on. The program’s expansion to other markets remains to be determined.
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The devices confirmed at launch will get access to displays, back glass, and charge ports components. Battery replacements are not mentioned in the press release though Samsung US CEO confirmed to The Verge that display assemblies come attached with batteries which should simplify the repair process. Samsung allows users to send in their parts, and also offers to recycle damaged components. When the program launches, more details will follow.