I was working on a newer tablet and it hit me. The whole thing is built so you can't get in without breaking stuff. They glue the battery right to the case, and if that cell goes bad, the whole unit is trash. It feels like they're designing things to be thrown away, not fixed, and it drives me up the wall.
Debate: repairing cuts waste but new tech saves energy; which side are you on?
I keep seeing repair shops using old analog multimeters. Digital models are way better and cost the same these days. What's the real reason people cling to the old gear?
It's frustrating to see usable components go to waste when they could help with other repairs.