Samsung Self-Repair Programme Launched in US to Let Customers Fix Galaxy Devices on Their Own
Samsung has launched a self-repair programme in the US. It will allow Samsung Galaxy smartphone users to repair their handsets themselves through parts and guides provided by the South Korean technology company. Samsung claims that this is a step forward in “creating more ways for consumers to extend the lifespa” of their products. The company is collaborating with iFixit, an online repair community, for this programme. It is to be noted that Samsung already has a vast network of same-day service in the US as well as in-person service within an hour's drive in some regions in the country. [1]
Figure 1. Samsung Self-Repair Programme Launched in US to Let Customers Fix Galaxy Devices on Their Own
Figure 1 shows as per a weblog submit by Samsung, the self-repair programme can be initially accessible for Galaxy S20 and Galaxy S21 sequence of smartphones, in addition to Galaxy Tab S7+. Samsung hasn’t given any particular date however says that the programme will start “this summer season”. Clients will get entry to real gadget components, restore instruments, and intuitive, visible, step-by-step restore guides. Samsung stated that it’s collaborating with iFixit on this programme.
Moreover, Galaxy S20 and Galaxy S21 sequence smartphone house owners will have the ability to substitute show assemblies, again glass, and charging ports. The used components will be returned to “Samsung for accountable recycling”. The South Korean firm says it plans to broaden self-repair to extra units sooner or later. Samsung already gives same-day service in addition to “We Come to you vans” in-person service within the US. [2]
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 will allow users to mail-in their old parts and will also take your broken parts for recycling. More details will be revealed when the program is ready to kick off.
References:
- https://gadgets360.com/mobiles/news/samsung-self-repair-programme-ifixit-us-smartphones-galaxy-2856596#pfrom=home-popular
- https://gadgets360.com/mobiles/news/samsung-self-repair-programme-ifixit-us-smartphones-galaxy-2856596#pfrom=home-popular
- https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_and_ifixit_announce_galaxy_selfrepair_program-news-53803.php
Cite this article:
Thanusri swetha J (2022), Samsung Self-Repair Programme Launched in US to Let Customers Fix Galaxy Devices on Their Own, Anatechmaz, pp. 240