/tags/ewaste/ Recent bookmarks tagged #ewaste Mon, 02 Nov 2026 08:24:54 +0000 http://ifixit.org/2446/why-is-anyone-surprised-that-kindles-are-too-breakable-for-children/ Perhaps the best implementation of educational technology in the developing world, One Laptop Per Child (OLPC) designed their own laptop—it’s durable, light, can withstand extreme conditions, and, most importantly, is easily repairable by the children themselves. Remove four Phillips screws, and the screen’s off. Four more screws, and the motherboard’s off. Their repair and troubleshooting guides are available on each laptop and online, and they are also developing a list of sources for repair parts.<br/> <p><strong>Tags:</strong> #duh #ewaste #imported:pinboard #kindle #olpc #repair</p> Wed, 09 May 2012 23:04:03 +0000 linkding-ssg:bookmark:32868 duh ewaste imported:pinboard kindle olpc repair http://ifixit.org/2446/why-is-anyone-surprised-that-kindles-are-too-breakable-for-children Perhaps the best implementation of educational technology in the developing world, One Laptop Per Child (OLPC) designed their own laptop—it’s durable, light, can withstand extreme conditions, and, most importantly, is easily repairable by the children themselves. Remove four Phillips screws, and the screen’s off. Four more screws, and the motherboard’s off. Their repair and troubleshooting guides are available on each laptop and online, and they are also developing a list of sources for repair parts.<br/> <p><strong>Tags:</strong> #duh #ewaste #kindle #olpc #repair</p> Wed, 09 May 2012 23:04:03 +0000 linkding-ssg:bookmark:21713 duh ewaste kindle olpc repair