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Repairing today’s technology
| September 24, 2009 | Posted by Jessica Moreno under Apple, Electronics, Gadgets, Tech News |
Repairing today’s technology is not a task that should be undertaken lightly. Gone are the days when a bit of know how and a soldering iron could fix just about anything. Modern devices, such as mobile phones and ipods, generally consist of a single circuit board that’s not really repairable. In most cases it is not even worth buying a replacement circuit board as, though they are often available, they generally cost more than a new device itself.
Sometimes external parts such as cases and buttons, or even antennae on mobile phones, can be replaced by someone with the knowledge and the will. In these cases, parts can be purchased new from either the manufacturer, or sometimes used on auction websites such as Ebay. People will buy non-working devices, take them apart, and sell the pieces, sometimes creating a parts supply where there otherwise would not be one. Be wary, however, as these people may or may not know how to correctly disassemble the device, and many times auction descriptions are vague enough that it is nearly impossible to contest.
Before repairing any modern device, it would be a good idea to price a modern version, or a used version that is more modern than what you are repairing. In today’s throw-away society, sometimes it makes more to simply start with a new device. With that said, you should always weigh your options; throw it away or repair it.
Repairing today’s technology is not a task that should be undertaken lightly. Gone are the days when a bit of know how and a soldering iron could fix just about anything. Modern devices, such as mobile phones and ipods, generally consist of a single circuit board that’s not really repairable. In most cases it is not even worth buying a replacement circuit board as, though they are often available, they generally cost more than a new device itself.
Sometimes external parts such as cases and buttons, or even antennae on mobile phones, can be replaced by someone with the knowledge and the will. In these cases, parts can be purchased new from either the manufacturer, or sometimes used on auction websites such as Ebay. People will buy non-working devices, take them apart, and sell the pieces, sometimes creating a parts supply where there otherwise would not be one. Be wary, however, as these people may or may not know how to correctly disassemble the device, and many times auction descriptions are vague enough that it is nearly impossible to contest.
Before repairing any modern device, it would be a good idea to price a modern version, or a used version that is more modern than what you are repairing. In today’s throw-away society, sometimes it makes more to simply start with a new device. With that said, you should always weigh your options; throw it away or repair it.
