Intel proposed a modular laptop design for laptops and mini-PCs that focuses on the right-to-repair and sustainability.

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Whatever your stance on environmental conservation as a whole, you have to agree that generating millions of tons of e-waste due to obsolescent hardware is sub-optimal. There are a lot of reasons to want to reduce this number,

Intel has published an article proposing a modular PC design that would improve the repairability/right-to-repair of laptops and mini PCs and reduce

Framework’s completely modular laptops, easily serviced and upgradeable by even novices with just a screwdriver, are having a big impact on the industry. Laptop designs from companies like Dell and Asus are showing clear inspiration by being much easier to upgrade than they used to be.