Intel Pitches Modular PC Designs to Make Repairs Less Painful

January 23, 2025

Intel claims a more modular approach to PC design could make systems easier to repair and reduce electronic waste – and it has some proposals for you.

In a blog posting authored by a trio of Intel execs, the x86 behemoth makes the case that the current monolithic approach to building devices leads to premature disposal, typically because a component becomes obsolete or fails. It suggests that a modular PC architecture could address this issue by making it easier to replace parts, rather than discarding entire systems.

This idea aligns with the goals of the growing right-to-repair movement, which advocates for designs that prioritize repairability and upgradeability. By enabling users to swap out components with ease, modular architectures are seen as a way to reduce e-waste and extend the usable life of devices, Intel says.

Read the article here: https://www.theregister.com/2025/01/23/intel_modular_pc_designs