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Re:Framework: Solving for Silicon Shortages by aspenmayer on Sunday October 24, 2021 @03:10AM (#28975570)
I think you’re wrong about parts availability. Search part numbers for any major vendor product on eBay and you’ll find just about any component inside a modern laptop for sale. Sometimes you can even find new parts, though that’s hardly necessary for repair. I’ve done consumer electronics repair for a while, and I’m not trying to be dismissive. I’m pretty sure Framework parts are going to be hard to find secondhand, and that is concerning for repairability.
Re:Framework: Solving for Silicon Shortages by nikau on Sunday October 24, 2021 @04:29AM (#28975916)
Yep, framework is better in theory, but in practise the sheer volume of Dell/HP/Lenovo laptops means there are plenty of scavenged second hand parts available from aliexpress or ebay.