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Laws Focused on Increased Device Repairability
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Several new regulations are being proposed that would require manufactures to create repair manuals and make it more feasible for consumers to repair their devices or get them repaired at an authorized repair shop without voiding the warranty. The EcoDesign Directive program aims to improve device durability and repairability.
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The EcoDesign Directive seeks to set up new standards for durability, repair ability, and energy efficiency, and make it legally binding.
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The EcoDesign Directive seeks to set up new standards for durability, repair ability, and energy efficiency, and make it legally binding. There are efforts in different parts of the world to adapt and make the necessary changes to adhere to this directive.
ChapterLaws Focused on Increased Device Repairability
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The Right to Repair Movement is gaining momentum and aims to make it easier for customers to repair their own devices or take them to a repair shop without it voiding their warranty.
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The Right to Repair Movement is gaining momentum and aims to make it easier for customers to repair their own devices or take them to a repair shop without it voiding their warranty. This movement has gained traction in different States through different laws with a common goal of making it easier to fix devices.