Following on the “small hacks that require a very steady hand” theme, today I’ve modified my Nokia 6300i phone to be charged from the USB data cable (so that you only need 1 cable for everything, not 2). This allows me to find phone power with much greater ease as usbmini cables are easy to come by. I’d put up an instructable for this as well but — well — my camera IS my phone and I can’t have it take picture of itself when it’s taken apart, obviously!
A comment led me to thinking. On one hand, I have arguably increased the value of both my phone and computer, practically because they have extra feature and economically because they are now unique (and therefore very scarce) items. However, I’ve been berated and in one occasion mocked for decreasing their resale value. Why is this? Because I’ve voided the warranty? But I never use warranties; if something breaks I’ll fix it myself. And if anybody buys either of these items from me, I will gladly put my honor as a technician that the parts I added or modified will not be the first or even second to break.
If anybody other than this guy has an explanation, please, please share it.
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