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Modular smartphone
Smartphone made of replaceable parts / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A modular smartphone is a smartphone designed for users to upgrade or replace components and modules without the need for resoldering or repair services.[1] The most important component is the main board, to which others such as cameras and batteries are attached.[1] Components can be obtained from open-source hardware stores.[2]
![A image of the front and back of a Fairphone 2, showing the screen, camera and speaker at the front, and antennas, battery, card slots, loudspeaker and rear camera at the back, among other components.](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/4f/Fairphone_2_ELEVATION_transparent.jpg/640px-Fairphone_2_ELEVATION_transparent.jpg)
This design aims to reduce electronic waste, increase the phone's lifespan, and lower repair costs.[1] However, modular smartphones are generally bulkier and slower than their non-modular counterparts which may make them less attractive for most consumers.[3]