The rise of ‘Frankenstein’ laptops in New Delhi’s repair markets

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The rise of ‘Frankenstein’ laptops in New Delhi’s repair markets

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Right to Repair@discuss.tchncs.deEnglish · 10 months ago

Technicians in India’s refurbished laptop shops give discarded electronics a new life.

Really interesting article on how old hardware is being rebuilt in Delhi

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Whether it be electronics, automobiles or medical equipment, the manufacturers should not be able to horde “oem” parts, render your stuff useless if you repair it with aftermarket parts, or hide schematics of their products.

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