Nintendo Switch 2? Galaxy S25 Edge? Around here, we're most excited about the MNT Reform laptop that, after much anticipation, just arrived at our doorstep. Among many repair-friendly features, this laptop uses standardized 18650 batteries, which makes finding replacements incredibly easy. Opening it up to swap them out is easy, too. Shout out to @minute, @npub12gl2...frt9, @Liaizon Wakest, [@holo_memory](

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), @npub1hdus...0sm5, @npub17hmq...48a9, Tina the dog, and everyone else who put together this incredible product!

We stopped playing the new Mario Kart just long enough to tear down the Switch 2 and find out how repairable it really is. It didn't take long before we started wondering: Is this the best Nintendo could do? We say no. The Switch 2 earned a repairability score of 3 out of 10, which means we think people really ought to get some experience under their belt before tackling a repair. Check out the full teardown:

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Switch 2 Teardown: Still Glued, Still Soldered, Still Drifting

We opened up the new Switch 2 to see if it’s any more repairable. Is this really the best Nintendo could do?

— #iFixit #Nintendo #teardown #repair

We’re revising the Nintendo Switch’s repairability score. When the Switch launched, it earned a respectable score thanks to its modular design and relatively easy repairs. But repairability isn’t just about what’s possible—it’s about what manufacturers allow. — #iFixit #repair #RightToRepair #Nintendo

You can keep your phone for at least five years. That reduces pollution from manufacturing new phones and keeps waste out of landfills! Here's how. 🧵 ⬇️

This is what repair looks like. Real people. Real fixes. One global mission. Every image in this video comes from someone like you—someone who chose to repair instead of replace. Together, we’re building a world that lasts. — #iFixit #repair

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