Earlier this month, Samsung teamed up with repair experts iFixit to make DIY repairs easier for its phones and tablets. Now, a new report from BusinessKorea states that Samsung is considering using recycled parts for repairs.
As we know, Samsung announced its partnership with iFixit to make DIY repairs easier for its users. The company will soon start providing authentic parts, repair tools, and repair guides to customers who want to repair their own Galaxy products. Through iFixit, Samsung will soon be selling parts like display assemblies, back glass, and charging ports for the Galaxy S20, Galaxy S21, and Galaxy Tab S7+.
Under the “Self Service Repair” program, users will also be able to return the used parts to Samsung for responsible recycling which the South Korean company might be able to reuse as it is said to be considering introducing a recycled parts program in the first half of 2022.
Under the new recycled parts program, the repair cost of a display is said to be half of what it is right now. For instance, if you drop and crack the screen of an $800 Galaxy S22, it will cost you around $200 to get the screen replaced. The report also states that the quality and performance of the recycled components will be about as good as those of new parts.
With the low cost introduced by the recycled parts program, getting a device fixed will be more appealing than getting a new one altogether. The move will also have a good effect on the environment as there will be fewer spare parts and smartphones going into landfills.
RELATED:
