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DIY & Home Improvement

C Moon

(13,753 posts)

21. California passed a law (Right to Repair Act)

Reply to Diamond_Dog (Reply #4)

Sat May 23, 2026, 04:40 PM

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...requiring companies that are selling electronics that cost $50 or more:

"Requirements: Manufacturers must make available parts, tools, and documentation (like schematics and service guides) to independent repair shops and the public."

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