October 10, 2026 · 12 min
The fold-up, and a hinge that will not stay open
A clamshell handheld with one screen inside and a hinge that sags. Follows “The pocket slim, and the battery door that snaps”.
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The Repair Bench
A short letter every Saturday: one repair or one old handheld, told plainly.
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