The Right to Repair revolution has won, and now more devices are seeing parts available from official stores and renowned distributors, with Google Pixel Fold's repair kits currently available.
Self-repairs for the Pixel Fold, including many of its parts, are now accessible via iFixit. They offer a way to skip bringing it to repair centers, wait for the job orders to finish, and give other people access to one's device.
Now that it is here, Pixel Fold is not a cheap product to repair, both via authorized centers or self-repair, as the OLED screen kit fetches $900.
Google Pixel Fold Now Available for Self-Repair Via iFixit
Scouring for Pixel Fold parts online is now easier thanks to the latest offers from iFixit, with the Google foldable smartphone seeing a complete list of parts available for repair.
The self-repair advocating company iFixit has an extensive list of parts available for the Google Pixel Fold. It also offers various guides on its website that will take users through the DIY repair process.
Foldable smartphones are pretty new in the market, with Pixel Fold only seeing a release earlier this year. Its repair is a bit complicated as it has multiple delicate parts compared to a flat device.
The parts for Pixel Fold are "Genuine Google Pixel Part[s]," which means that these are plug-and-play and no longer need retrofitting or other tweaks.
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Pixel Fold OLED Screen Costs a Whopping $900
Pixel Fold parts are widely available via iFixit, but this does not mean you should be careless about how you handle the smartphone now.
The flexible inner screen of the Pixel Fold is expensive, with the repair kit reaching up to $909.99 and the part only at $899.99. On top of it, this could also mean that the outer screen may be damaged or no longer usable, setting users an extra $169.99.
The Right to Repair for All
President Joe Biden's administration, particularly the Federal Trade Commission, has pushed for the famed "Right to Repair" bill in the past, with its rules centering on allowing the public to easily fix their devices like phones, laptops, and others.
Many advocates have been campaigning for the Right to Repair Act, but Big Tech was previously against it to ensure quality and avoid leaks. However, throughout its development, many companies caved in and adhered to what the public and the government have been pushing for.
Apple has offered a way to successfully take on self-repairs for its devices with its Self-Service Repair Program, which was previously highly regarded by service providers.
With many companies and organizations campaigning for self-repair, more are being offered to users to undertake these procedures themselves, giving them a chance to save some money due to available kits with guides.
Google's almost six-month-old device, the Pixel Fold, is now seeing its repair kit from iFixit available, with complete parts available, including its expensive flexible OLED screen.
