Supernote is embracing repairability by providing users with DIY tools for hardware upgrades and replacements. Users can obtain replacement parts such as batteries, motherboards, and back covers. Additionally, Supernote supplies guides for crafting custom accessories, including pen bodies and folio covers.
While other electronics manufacturers often pay lip service to repairability and sustainability, few have taken as proactive an approach as Supernote. Many companies are opting for all-cardboard packaging and using recycled plastics in their products, but Supernote stands out for fully supporting the DIY community. Since the release of the Nomad in late 2023, Supernote has prioritized repairability.
This model featured a removable back cover and an easily replaceable battery. The launch of the Manta last December took sustainability further with its interchangeable motherboards. Now, Supernote continues this trend by making various DIY tools available to users.
On their new DIY page, customers can readily access essential replacement hardware, including batteries, motherboards, and back covers, along with Supernote’s proprietary FeelWrite film. This film is critical for providing users with the unique writing experience associated with Supernote devices, and its availability could inspire other OEMs to adopt similar technology. Supernote has also released guides and resources aimed at repair enthusiasts.
Of particular interest are the 3D STEP files for the Nomad back covers, allowing users to design and print their own replacements. Although the Manta back cover isn’t available yet, there are hopes for future offerings. For crafting aficionados, Supernote offers specifications for pen refills and a guide on modding them for custom use.
There’s even a DIY folio kit for the Nomad complete with fiberglass plates and necessary magnets. This focus on repairability and customization is especially welcome, given the scarcity of third-party accessories for Supernote devices compared to competitors like Kindle and Kobo. Excitingly, a placeholder link suggests that Supernote may soon introduce a “Pogo Pin DIY Guide,” opening potential avenues for third-party keyboards and accessories.
The Supernote Manta, with its interchangeable motherboards and easily replaceable batteries, is now a shining example of what the right to repair movement stands for.
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