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Originally Posted by Peter.N.
Most electronic equipment now is made in a way that either you can't repair it or its not economical to so.
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Call me a cynical old so-and-so if you like, but I've often adhered to the belief that apart from the relative cost reduction (and some user benefits) with modern electronics equipment over earlier methods of design & construction, the manufacturer doesn't want a third party repairing his equipment: he'll make no (or very little) money that way. But if the item is made to be unrepairable (but, yes, O.K., it has provided a 'useful life'), the manufacturer wants you to buy a replacement - and probably an expensive - item.
Al.