Right to repair update

[Kyle Wiens]

Hey everyone,

I’ve got a story in Wired today with an update of the right to repair campaign. We’re making good progress!

> MICHAEL OBERDICK OWNS two small gadget repair shops in northwestern Ohio. He and his technicians spend their days at iOutlet replacing busted screens, repairing battered motherboards, and generally making life easier for people who’ve done something stupid with their gadgets. He found this job far easier just five years ago, when he started repairing phones for friends. Back then, anyone with basic tools, a little patience, and an instruction manual could fix just about anything.
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> But these days, performing all but the most basic repairs requires specialized tools and knowledge that companies like Apple and Samsung guard jealously. That makes it hard for people like Oberdick to earn a living, and for people like you to repair your phone when you drop it. And that is why Oberdick made the long trip to Lincoln, Nebraska, to spend three minutes urging state lawmakers to approve a right-to-repair bill.
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https://www.wired.com/2017/03/right-to-repair-laws/

But we need your help. Get involved here! Or email me directly.
https://repair.org/stand-up/

I’ll be in Tennessee next week — anyone in the list near Nashville? I need contacts with local organizations.

Cheers,
Kyle Wiens
iFixit CEO
@kwiens