A simple solder job saved a client's monitor from the dump

Wesley Hayes · 2026-03-09T04:47:36.532703+00:00

The screen had a loose ribbon cable, so I soldered it back on. Now, most places would just sell them a new monitor. Why are we so quick to replace instead of repair?

wren_ellis127mo ago

My old TV had the same ribbon cable problem, but the repair guy told me it was cheaper to buy a new one. Laura_lane is right, it feels like a lost art because the whole system is set up to make fixing things a hassle. They don't even stock the parts half the time, they just want to sell you the next model.

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robertb306mo ago

Actually Laura_lane, it's not a lost art, people just don't have the time or tools anymore.

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laura_lane7mo ago

Since when did fixing stuff become a lost art?

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