India's Frankenstein Laptops: A Thriving Repair Ecosystem and its Challenges

In Delhi's bustling Nehru Place, technicians are repurposing discarded laptop parts to create affordable "Frankenstein" laptops for students and small businesses. This vibrant repair culture clashes with planned obsolescence by tech giants, highlighting the complexities of India's e-waste recycling. While providing jobs and cheap tech, informal recycling poses safety risks. Government discussions on "right-to-repair" laws are underway, but progress is slow. These repaired laptops illuminate India's digital divide, challenging both tech companies and the government to address the issue.