Google wants Pixel phones to be 'user-repairable without the need for special tools'

According to news on May 14, with the rise of "right to repair", Google has also begun to emphasize the repairability of its Pixel series mobile phones. In the latest episode of the podcast, the company detailed its "plans to make Pixel phones and tablets more repairable in the future."

The company has partnered with iFixit back in 2022 to provide parts, tools, and repair guides for Pixel devices. Earlier this year, Google also formally supported Oregon's "right to repair" bill, in stark contrast to Apple. Steven Nickel, director of consumer hardware operations at Google, said his role is to ensure that Pixel devices are designed with post-repairability in mind and to provide after-sales support to Pixel users. He has reportedly been advocating for a better "right to repair" program within Google, and he believes that all Pixel users should be able to repair their devices themselves. As for how to achieve this goal, he thinks it can start by reducing the amount of glue used in Pixel phones. “I remember visiting a Google repair center in Japan, and they outlined the teardown process very effectively,” Nickel said. “They were divided into stations, and one station was just for removing adhesive. " He said that Google has considered many measures to improve the repairability of Pixel devices, such as setting a "repairability score" for each device. Nickel revealed that the scores of Pixel phones will improve with each generation, which is also the result of their joint efforts. He also revealed that Google does not limit phone repair rights to the place where Pixel devices are manufactured/sold "as is industry practice," which "makes no sense to us." Finally, he also emphasized that Google’s long-term goal is to make Pixel devices a model for “fixture-free/jig-free” repairs. Nickel explained, "Our goal is to allow users to replace the screen themselves using only items that can be found everywhere in the kitchen."Judging from the results seen so far, Google has indeed made great progress in the repairability of Pixel devices. There has been some progress, but there is still a long way to go before realizing this vision. At least for now, Pixel phones still require special tools such as special opening tools and screwdrivers to achieve repairs.

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