Question about part salvaging after seeing repair methods overseas

I hear many repairers insist on only using brand new components, but I don't agree after a recent journey to Seoul. There, I saw technicians regularly pull working parts from discarded gadgets (you know, like old DVD players) to fix modern devices. They revived a gaming console by swapping in a resistor from a broken microwave, and it ran without issues. This approach cuts costs and is better for the environment, which matters a lot to me. While some worry about reliability, careful testing of salvaged parts can make them just as good. We might be missing out by always buying new. Giving this a shot more often could help our trade and wallets.

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foster.wade7mo ago

Forget the savings, it forces you to really learn how circuits work.

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felixlewis7mo ago

Yeah, that "forces you to learn" part is what my old shop teacher always said.

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amyc227mo ago

Have you seen those videos on part salvaging? @foster.wade is spot on about learning how circuits WORK.

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