Self-Repair became live in some European countries in June 2023, and by December, it extended to Denmark, Greece, Hungary, Portugal, and other regions. The company also added more devices and parts to the program.
This year, its Newsroom reports that it has introduced 14 extra devices to the self-repair portfolio. This collection spans Galaxy smartphones, tablets, and PCs. You’ll find the latest Galaxy Z foldables and Flips, S23 series, Tab S9 series, and the Book 2 series among them, increasing the device support count to nearly 50 models. It’s among the tech industry’s most extensive offerings.
This achievement is in partnership with Encompass Supply Chains Solutions, a company that lives up to its name. It operates in multiple facilities, and collaborates with over 200 repair service providers and distributors to offer consumer services and promote sustainability. Samsung is also collaborating with iFixit, another company that specializes in providing repair guides, tools, and replacement parts for a wide range of electronic devices.
Enjoy a wider range of repair options
Before expansion, Galaxy smartphones and tablets repair options were limited to common issues like cracked screens, dead batteries, and malfunctioning charging ports. Also, you could only get displays, batteries, and keyboards for your faulty laptops.
Now, mobile owners can fix speakers, SIM trays, side keys, and volume keys in addition. Galaxy Book owners can replace left or right speakers, and even fans. Home entertainment gadgets are also joining the party, with select 2023 TVs, monitors, soundbars, and the Freestyle 2nd Gen projector becoming eligible for self-service. You can fix issues related to picture quality, power, WiFi connection, sound, remote controls, as well as HDMI and optical cable replacement.
Although Samsung hasn’t disclosed the exact number of devices its program supports, we know that it covers multiple generations of the Galaxy S, Z Flip, and Z Fold series phones. It also includes specific models from the Galaxy A series, which offers a large selection of affordable devices.
Samsung’s DIY program offers a relatively seamless experience
Self-repair with Samsung is something to attempt at your own pace and schedule, which makes it a convenient option. The process begins with checking your device eligibility, and you can do so on the official iFixit or Encompass websites. You should see your device listed there.
Next, you’ll browse and purchase the available parts you need or issue you want to solve, depending on which website you visit. Each one gives you access to detailed repair guides with step-by-step instructions, images, and sometimes videos to walk you through the process even if you’re a beginner.
You’ll want to pay keen attention at this point so that you don’t damage your device. But if you hit a roadblock, you may contact Samsung’s support team or consult online communities and forums dedicated to the program.
Fix your device and go green
Samsung’s Self Repair program is an effective way to learn technical skills through hands-on experience. Independently maintaining your devices will help you cut costs associated with repair stores, and skip the long queues.
Samsung also cares about saving the earth, and encourages you to return old gadget parts you don’t need. Contact the support team or visit their responsible recycling page for information on their authorized recycling partners or preferred disposal methods for different locations.
