Back in March, Samsung joined a growing number of hardware makers in announcing its self-repair initiative.
This list includes similar products from Apple and Google, demonstrating that the companies are actively addressing laws regarding potential repair rights. Both Samsung and Google have partnered with popular repair site iFixit to offer inexpensive tools for fixing common device problems.
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Starting today, we are making kits available to US users to repair cracked screens, back glass and charging ports on Galaxy S20, S21 and Tab S7+ tablets. The kit contains parts, tools, step-by-step repair instructions, and a return label for returning the defective part to Samsung. Additional devices and repair kits will gradually appear on the market.
It's a different approach than Apple, which offers iPhone owners professional-grade gadgets, including the same glue melter the company's genius uses in its stores. The offering has received negative reviews for its inaccessibility and price, with many believing that perhaps part of the point is making self-repair more difficult. The iFixit tool, on the other hand, lowers the barrier to entry significantly, but perhaps lacks some of the precision of a professional-level product.
Making it easier for the user to repair and extending the life of the equipment is probably a good result. How many people actually take advantage of this offer is another matter entirely.
The kits are available through iFixit and Samsung retail stores.
