Repair your Galaxy device yourself with spare parts from Samsung and iFixit
Samsung's self-repair service has now been released after more than half a year. The iFixit team-up allows you to fix your Galaxy S20, Galaxy S21, or Galaxy Tab S7+ by providing officially approved parts and tools as well as instructions to walk you through the repair procedure. The initial choice is restricted to screen and battery repairs, charging ports and back glass, with prices ranging from $67 (for any model) to $227 (for a Tab S7+ display).
The repair kits include a free return label to assist you in returning the broken pieces to Samsung for recycling. At present, the self-repair program is only available in the United States, but plans are in place to extend service across more countries, devices, and component repairs over time.
Samsung's debut arrives a few months after Apple's. It's superior in one way and worse in another. While Apple does not yet provide self-repair kits for smartphones, it does so for a wider range of components (such as cameras and SIM trays) and is more detailed (you can even order screws individually). Samsung, on the other hand, does not need you to rent or purchase a separate toolkit before completing the repair procedure, nor does it require you to make contact with someone over the phone. In other words, if you buy a component, you'll have all you need.
The Galaxy S22 and Tab S8 are not yet covered by the self-repair alternative, and Samsung is eager to steer those who aren't as inclined toward DIY repairs towards conventional repair service providers. We'd also add that this isn't solely a charitable act on Samsung's part — federal and state authorities are either putting or proposing right to repair rules, which vendors may have little choice but to accept.
Still, it's a significant change. If you're comfortable using screwdrivers and spudgers, this gives you the option to extend the useful life of a Samsung device without having to worry about turnaround times or possibly costly out-of-warranty repair expenses. That, in turn, might help reduce e-waste and give you greater control over when you replace your mobile equipment.
Source: www.engadget.com
