Fixing your carbon-based gadgets (err, just for fun)

Introduction

Unlike the new fangled silicon-based variety, carbon-based gadgets have been popular for thousands of years, but equally, they need to be looked after to get the best possible service life.

(This guide was first published on 1st April 2018 - draw your own conclusions!)

Step 1 Fixing your carbon-based gadgets

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Some varieties bite or scratch if mistreated.
Do not attempt to disassemble your carbon-based gadgets. Should this become necessary the task must be assigned to a qualified vet.
The Restart Project is well established in its campaigning role with the aim of reducing e-waste. We do this by encouraging people to repair their silicon-based gadgets so as to maximise their service life.
But until now, we have completely ignored the fact that many people are equally if not more attached to their carbon-based gadgets. We wish to correct this, and as a first step, we have added a new page Fixing your carbon-based gadgets to our Restart Wiki. Go and take a look!