Google has formally introduced a partnership with iFixit to sell repair kits for its Pixel collection of telephones from the Pixel 2 (2017) to the present Pixel 6 collection. Genuine components will be offered in the US, Canada, the UK, Australia and EU international locations (the ones the place Pixels are formally out there).
We dont know the costs but, however keep watch over this page. Soon you will have the ability to discover components like batteries, shows, cameras and extra there. They will be out there individually in addition to bundled with iFixit Fix Kits, which embody the instruments obligatory for the job. Of course, iFixit additionally has detailed guides for the way to take the telephones aside.
iFixit sells spudgers, screw drivers and anything you may want to open up a cellphone
If you’re nervous that you just will mess issues up, Google has partnered with numerous repair facilities, e.g. uBreakiFix, which has over 750 areas in the US and Canada. Similar providers can be found in Germany, the UK and Japan and Google is working to broaden that to extra international locations. Head to this page to test for a repair heart close to you.
By the means, Google launched a Chromebook repair program this February in partnership with Acer, Lenovo and others.
Making its gadgets extra repairable is Googles means to combat e-waste. Thats not the solely factor although, the firm is getting severe about recycling too. Starting this 12 months, 100% of Google {hardware} merchandise embody recycled supplies and delivery direct to shoppers is carbon-neutral.
Google goals to obtain a Zero Waste to landfill certification this 12 months and to take away all plastic from its packaging by 2025. If you may have previous devices you now not want and arent in a adequate situation to be offered, take a look at the recycling program.
PS. iFixit’s also working self repair packages with Samsung and with Microsoft.
