Consumer report grades tech brands on repairability: Motorola and Google top, Apple and Samsung score low
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Caresse Jackman
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Summary
A new report from U.S. PIRG grades major tech brands on device repairability. Motorola and Google received top scores for cellphones, while Apple and Samsung received Ds. The Right to Repair Campaign argues that consumers who purchase devices should be able to fix them, but manufacturers often withhold parts, tools, manuals, and support, making repairs difficult or impossible.
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There's no manuals, there are no parts a
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