Quelle: Pixabay, Walt Disney Pcitures
The right to repairs has been a subject of debate in the European Parliament for years. Nokia doesn’t hesitate and do itt just the first move: In the event of damage, you can simply repair the G22 yourself. There are already instructions for replacing spare partsthe Spare parts have been sold for a long time.
The end doesn’t have to be broken…
That’s the title of iFixit’s website. Instead of simply sending in your handheld computer, as is the case with Samsung, Apple and Co., you lend a hand yourself. The G22 comes with a repair kit at launchwhich you can order for 5 dollars with the first repair case.
Quelle: HMD Global/iFixit
A small downside: the back of the smartphone is made of recycled plastic to make it easier to open. By the way, this is how it is otherwise in the cell phone:
- Display: 6.5 inch LCD screen: with 720p+ resolution (approx. 270 ppi)
- Processor: Octa-core Unisoc Tiger 606
- Storage: 64/128GB internal storage + 4GB RAM
- Camera: 50 MP camera + 2 MP macro and 2 MP depth sensor
- Battery: 5,050 mAh
- OS: Android 12
- IP52 certification against splashing water
How much does the repair cost?
The G22 itself costs 180 dollars and, according to the data sheet, is in the lower middle class. The spare parts can be ordered directly from iFixit:
| charging port | 20 Euro |
| battery pack | 20 Euro |
| back cover | 25 Euro |
| Display | 50 Euro |
30% less cost
Companies often replace an old cell phone with a new one. The reason? It’s cheaper than working on your old phone. Adam Ferguson, head of marketing, says it will cost 30% less to replace the parts yourself than to replace the entire phone at once.
In Europe, Apple has stood in the way for a long time and only launched a service in 2021 that iPhone owners can use to repair their cell phones themselves (and only in eight countries). The Nokia G22 comes with this feature ex works.
A Spaniard whose washing machine had a software bug had also insisted on the right to repair. In the end he had to hack the operating system:
If you prefer to go with Samsung, you should keep an eye on the South Koreans’ new mid-range phones. Of course, there are also high-end devices for larger budgets, but is Samsung’s S23 Ultra really better than last year’s S22 Ultra?
Repair it yourself instead of replacing the cell phone: That’s Nokia’s approach to making technology more sustainable. In the event of damage, would you touch your smartphone yourself? Is there perhaps even a trend emerging here? Or would you rather exchange it or have it exchanged? Write it to us in the comments!
