Broken electronic device? Before replacing it, consider repairing

Many electronic devices can be repaired. If that sounds like a daunting task, ask for help at a repair shop or a repair cafe. — Photo: Daniel Karmann/dpa

BERLIN: Whether it's a shattered smartphone display or glitchy headphones: Broken electronic devices can be a real nuisance, and it often seems easiest to just replace them, especially if the warranty already expired.

But that isn't necessarily the most sustainable way to deal with the situation, if you ask the experts.