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@ Signet
2025-04-29 21:53:29
I finally have a partial answer to the question "how long will a #Signet last?"
Previously, we had never seen one wear out, but after 7.5 years, most of which was daily use, my 2017 Signet started having intermittent problems with the USB connector. I had to jiggle it to get it to work.
7+ years is better than you'll get from any commercial company, but here's the real kicker...
I replaced the USB connector and it works reliably again! 💯
The part of the question about how long it will last which is left unanswered is: how long will it last after one simple repair?
Any #Makerspace or #Hackerspace can help you make this #repair, even if you don't have any experience with #electronics. The USB connector costs less than a dollar and the space might even have some lying around they'd be willing go give it to you for free.
This is how gadgets should be. Not disposable, but long lasting AND repairable.
#environmentalism #sustainability #RightToRepair #FOSS #OpenHardware #sustainible