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rstofer:

--- Quote from: ataradov on July 18, 2021, 05:55:21 pm ---FCC does not care as much about a single modified unit. There are limits to this, of course, in case if intentional radiators, but generally it dos not matter. The same as RoHS. You can use leaded solder for repairs, nobody will fine you.

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But I wouldn't want to fly with one!  In theory, they shouldn't affect flight controls but I believe the verbal instructions still ask for cell phones (and other electronic devices) to be turned off during takeoff and landing.  Otherwise, the takeoff might actually be a landing...

I have no idea what a bodged laptop could do.


bsfeechannel:

--- Quote from: robint91 on July 18, 2021, 06:02:09 pm ---
--- Quote from: bsfeechannel on July 18, 2021, 05:48:04 pm ---
--- Quote from: robint91 on July 18, 2021, 05:40:27 pm ---For electronic and other consumer equipment that doesn't exist. The only thing that is the conformaty when the device is manufactured.

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Every single product that gets out of the assembly line is tested for EMc in the same anechoic chamber its prototype was tested when it was certified by an accredited lab?

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No, that doesn't happen. One product gets tested and all the others are the same because of the exact same design and exact same way of producing.

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Checkmate. Let me repair so as to restore the product to the exact same design and way of producing (or even better). That's the right to repair in essence.

DrG:

--- Quote from: ataradov on July 18, 2021, 05:55:21 pm ------
Where do you have mandatory safety inspections? There are often exhaust compliance inspections, but I don't even know what that safety inspection would look like.

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Many states in the US have mandatory vehicle safety inspections. Some have annual safety inspections. This, apart from mandatory emissions testing (where required).

In some states they are pretty relaxed but in others they are relatively thorough (IMO).

e.g., New York https://dmv.ny.gov/inspection/inspection-requirements

..and here is what they look at in NY https://dmv.ny.gov/brochure/new-york-state-vehicle-safetyemissions-inspection-program [corrected link]

Other states like Arizona have different levels of inspection and I have no idea what they mean or what they look at ...e.g.  for a Level 3 inspection - "This highest level inspection can only be conducted by a peace officer "..."Level III inspections are required when a vehicle is restored salvage, a recovered stolen vehicle or has been involved in a collision. This inspection is necessary to verify all major component parts (front-end assembly, engine, transmission, rear-end assembly for trucks and truck-type vehicles), and the vehicle is equipped for highway use."

Why a peace officer? Why not a mechanic? dunno.

rstofer:

--- Quote from: TimFox on July 18, 2021, 06:03:17 pm ---
--- Quote from: ataradov on July 18, 2021, 05:55:21 pm ---FCC does not care as much about a single modified unit. There are limits to this, of course, in case if intentional radiators, but generally it dos not matter. The same as RoHS. You can use leaded solder for repairs, nobody will fine you.

The goal of those regulations is to prevent massive amounts of devices that are not compliant, and possibly can't even function when multiple of them are in a close proximity.

Where do you have mandatory safety inspections? There are often exhaust compliance inspections, but I don't even know what that safety inspection would look like.

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There are jurisdictions, State by State in the US, with mandatory safety inspections on brakes, lights, etc.  Google “vehicle inspection in the United States”, which details requirements for safety and emissions testing.

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Yes, there are!  But California only requires emission testing and that doesn't apply to my all-battery Chevy Bolt!

I'm certain that more involved mechanical inspections, beyond emission testing, would disproportionally affect low income voters.  That isn't going to happen any time soon.

Mr. Scram:

--- Quote from: rstofer on July 18, 2021, 06:01:41 pm ---IIRC, my Galaxy J7V cell phone cost about $150 when I bought it back around 2017.  How much can I spend on repair?

No, it's not an iPhone Pro but for my usage it is entirely adequate.  It will probably last forever!

There are still some inexpensive cell phones available.  Of course, there are some very expensive models as well.  But probably not for me...

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It's not a purely economic matter. We're still stuck in a 1960s mindset where we just throw out a phone and replace it for not a lot of money. We're slowly realising that resources are in fact finite and that we can't keep digging up stuff to put in landfills after a few years. The market loves it, but it's not a sustainable model. We filled up the world with crap in a few short years. Repair needs to be normalised and preferably quickly.

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