Planned obsolescence in electronics: Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones and a repair attempt

The author of a Habr article explores the issue of planned obsolescence using the popular Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones as a case study. The focus is on a design defect in the hinge mechanism that frequently causes the device to break in less than a year of use. The author purchased faulty headphones on the secondary market to attempt a repair and evaluate the repairability of modern consumer gadgets. The article raises the question of how small plastic parts cause expensive equipment to fail, forcing users to buy new models instead of repairing old ones. The piece details the author's personal experience with the difficulties of disassembling and restoring the device, encouraging readers to reflect on the durability of modern electronics within the context of a market economy.