…uses BitLocker encryption to the device and may not be a simple swap out. The SLS 2 Microsoft Service Guide is here. The video is 13:53 minutes, but you can skip through it. You can get some parts from iFixit in the USA, but you need to go to an…
…Nokia and iFixit Australia have spare parts, including the tools and screen ($94.99), charge port ($44.99), battery ($52.99) and rear cover ($52.99), that are user-replaceable. Interestingly, it promotes its 800-charge cycle battery (and still takes an 80% charge), which lasts about 60% longer than the 500-cycle batteries used on lower-cost…
…external SSD storage An incremental update to the Fold4 that makes this an almost perfect Fold. Jerry Rig https://youtu.be/5y7a1Eb6QR4 iFixit https://youtu.be/gGhEPgw60Rc https://youtu.be/Mzf16vHXqWM CyberShack Smartphone comparison v 1.8 (E&OE) Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 Brand Samsung Model Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 Model Number SM946BDS- Price Base 12/256GB $2599 12/512GB $2799 12GB/1TB $3149…
…desktop for video conferences. We will discuss the Flex Window later. Open it up, and you have a bright, 22:9 (tall and slim) screen. This is where we must issue some caveats. At the end of the review, you will see teardown videos from Jerry Rig and iFixit. Things like…
…competing more with sub $400 phones. Our experience is that Nokia buyers are loyal and appreciate its warranty, etc. The other feature is QuickFix removable back with tools and parts available from iFixit.com Australia (not on the site yet), including display at $89.99, battery at $49.99, and charging port at…
The Nokia G22 is billed as a smartphone you can fix yourself. Well, that is true with its partnership with iFixit Australia which can make available a repair kit, Charge port, Screen, Battery, and Back cover. Any moderately tech-savvy person can do it. We love the idea, but it should…
…part of the ownership of an Apple product. Android buyers want an open, low-cost ecosystem (and they get that). Genuine Parts are not a lot more costly. Google Pixel and Nokia – have gotten on the bandwagon of repairability and cooperate with iFixit Australia for parts, tools and manuals. OPPO…
…to bring 5G device manufacturing to Europe. The Nokia brand has a proud history, and with this move, we continue to strengthen our position for secure, durable, and sustainable devices.” Jean-Francois Baril, Co-Founder, Chairman and CEO of HMD Global Nokia G22 – Now with QuickFix repairability and partnership with iFixit…
…3 was awarded 0/10 for repairability by iFixit. The Laptop 5 is straightforward to disassemble, and we understand Microsoft also makes parts and service guides available to qualified repairers. https://youtu.be/6aCpzyfDUnk CyberShack’s view – Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 2022 – designed for Windows by Windows inventor It is a laptop, an…
…Missing – no deal breakers MicroSD slot 3.5mm head/mic port Keyboard and pen Repairability – Pass+ The SP7 gained 1/10 from iFixit. The SP9 has a 7/10 because of its removable M32 SSD, easy-to-replace battery and commitment to providing replacement batteries, displays and motherboards to qualified repairers. https://youtu.be/bGP1pO8nGDc CyberShack’s view…
…likely to be many more brands in this space now that Samsung has established the category. Pro Con https://youtu.be/HhKf0IQ8GKs https://youtu.be/hZN9-pn7cPM?list=PLhpbZcOKxtO07jU83odxZFrEIlfuEiprq https://youtu.be/BQEX4AhziTs Jerryrig torture test https://youtu.be/RteJVUwzhWs iFixit article and video https://youtu.be/fUWJIYvw9Rk CyberShack Smartphone comparison v 1.1 (E&OE) Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 5G Brand Samsung Model Galaxy Z Fold 4 Model Number…
iFixit has completed the iFixit Mac Studio tear down. They surmise that it is pretty repairable (6/10) if you like the module swap level repairs (expensive). It is basically a motherboard, power supply and massive cooling system. Regrettably, RAM is soldered to the motherboard. While it has two M.2 30mm…