On Sun, 14 Nov 2010 19:17:53 -0800, Rich Grise
wrote:

Jim Wilkins wrote:
On Nov 14, 3:38*pm, wrote:
...
Although repairable devices are possible, I don't think the world is
ready for what would be required to make them the "norm".

People of 2010 don't want to go back to the 'sixties - even if, when
all is said and done, we'd all be better off for it.

Some things that -are- still repairable are usually replaced. Who has
recut a faucet seat, changed a CPU or rebuilt a carburetor or starter
motor?


I haven't recut a faucet seat, but I've swapped out the replaceable one.
Haven't "changed" a CPU - generally they're replaced along with the new
motherboard.

Yes, I've rebuilt a carburetor.

No, I haven't rebuilt a starter motor but I've replaced a clutch and
pressure plate, and gas brazed a broken piece of linkage. Come to think
of it, I've swapped out a Bendix.

How 'bout you? ;-)

I have your same experience, but I have R&Red a CPU to install fresh
thermal goo, too.

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To the well-organized mind, death is but the next great adventure.
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