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Samsung's Galaxy Smart Ring may be unfixable if battery fails, suggests iFixit report


Samsung's Galaxy Ring could reportedly face repairability issues due to its design. iFixit reports that accessing internal components without damaging the device is nearly impossible, especially when the battery depletes.

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. 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. The circuit board, which is connected to the battery, utilizes a press connector—a solder-free method often used in compact electronics where space constraints or material properties prevent traditional soldering.

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