ONE year after presenting Luna, a first prototype for a PC that's easy to repair thanks to its interchangeable parts, Dell has now unveiled an updated version of this concept. This takes the form of a computer with no screws, and which can be taken apart in just a few seconds. The idea is to be able to quickly replace almost any part of the PC, without having to change the whole device due to the slightest technical problem.
The American manufacturer has considerably improved its concept, this time with a model without any screws. This can be opened up very quickly and its 10 or so major components can be easily replaced, either because they're worn out or to boost the machine's performance.
In practice, a single press unlocks the system. This allows you to lift the keyboard and access the internal components of the device. With no screws, the PC can be dismantled in just a few seconds. Then, the various components are all accessible and many of them can be easily removed and replaced. This is the case for the motherboard, the speakers, the fan and the battery. Note that even the screen can theoretically be changed.
The idea is to be able to quickly and easily update a PC, while recycling its various individual components which, where possible, can be repaired and reused. While any user can change one or more components, Dell also explains that this process could be automated and carried out by robots in a factory.
Luna is just a concept for the time being, but it nevertheless heralds a future generation of PC models that will be much more long-lasting than those currently on sale. The trend for modular high-tech devices is not new, however, with some first such devices already on sale, like the Framework PC or the Fairphone smartphone.
According to the WEEE Forum, as much as 57 million tonnes of electronic waste was discarded in 2021. – ETX Daily Up, December 18, 2022
