Samsung Extends Self-Repair Program To Its Latest Foldables

Korean tech giant Samsung has expanded its self-repair program to include popular foldables. The program previously included several Galaxy S series devices, including the latest Galaxy S20, Galaxy S21, and Galaxy S22 series. Under the program, users can order a self-repair kit with the required components and replace it using the instruction manual.

Galaxy Z Fold/Flip 5 can now be repaired at home

On December 19, 2023, Samsung added the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5 to supported devices under the Self-Repair Program. Repair modules are available for order in the United States, South Korea and 30 new European countries, including Switzerland, Portugal, Denmark, Ireland, Greece and Finland.

Samsung partner iFixit will provide repair parts

Customers can now repair certain parts of their Samsung Galaxy Z Fold/Flip 5, including speakers, charging port, volume key, and power button. “This provides Galaxy users with additional convenience and choice to get the most out of their devices by extending the life of their products.” Until December, Samsung will also add the Galaxy S23 and Tab S9 series to the self-repair program. “Similarly, Galaxy Book series users will be able to repair the front and back housing, display, battery, touchpad, power key with fingerprint reader,” etc.

Currently, Samsung's self-repair partner vendor, iFixit, does not feature the Galaxy Z Fold/Flip 5 on the relevant microsite. So there is a good chance that the parts will be available within a few days of the announcement. Still, it's a good sign that Samsung is expanding the repair program to its foldable devices, showing its confidence in the design of the devices and that users can repair them.

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