Samsung's Galaxy Smart Ring may be unfixable if battery fails, suggests iFixit report
insights from iFixit, a major concern is the device's design, which could make repairs nearly impossible if the battery depletes or if there is a damage to any internal parts.According to the report, the problem lies in the Galaxy Ring's internal structure. The teardown analysis reveals that accessing the ring's internal components requires opening it from the inside, which could render the device non-functional.
The way the circuit board is configured within the ring seems to be at the heart of this issue.Korean tech giant Samsung may have hit a snag with its latest innovation, the Galaxy Ring, as reports suggest the wearable might be impossible to repair if certain components fail. According to insights from iFixit, a major concern is the device's design, which could make repairs nearly impossible if the battery depletes or if there is a damage to any internal parts.According to the report, the problem lies in the Galaxy Ring's internal structure.
The teardown analysis reveals that accessing the ring's internal components requires opening it from the inside, which could render the device non-functional. The way the circuit board is configured within the ring seems to be at the heart of this issue.|#+|Reportedly, one of the major reasons behind this lack of repairability is the lithium-ion battery housed within the Galaxy Ring.
iFixit highlights that this battery offers around 400 charge cycles, which is relatively standard for such devices. However, once the battery reaches the end of its life, replacing it appears to be an insurmountable challenge.
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