Right to repair: What will change in Switzerland from 2027 - and why you can already benefit today

The way electronic devices are built is facing a fundamental change. From 2027, the law in Switzerland - probably in line with new EU requirements - will stipulate that key components such as batteries must be much easier to replace.

What we can expect in concrete terms

This development has been triggered by the new EU Battery Regulation. It affects the entire life cycle of rechargeable batteries - from production to recycling - and will introduce clear requirements for device manufacturers from 2027.

Particularly relevant for users:

• Batteries must be removable without heat or solvents
• Replacement must be possible with standard tools
• Constructions with bonded or difficult to access batteries are not permitted

This addresses a key problem with today's devices: Many batteries are currently glued in place, making it difficult or practically impossible to replace them.

Manufacturers are already under pressure

The effects are already visible today. Major manufacturers are actively adapting their devices:

• New devices increasingly rely on screwed instead of glued batteries
• Repair programmes and spare parts are made publicly available
• Devices are becoming more modular

One example: New generations of devices must be specifically redesignated in order to continue to be sold in Europe.

This clearly shows that repairability will no longer be optional - it will be standard.

Why this change is necessary

The background is simple: reducing electronic waste and conserving resources.

Today, a weak battery often leads to an entire device being replaced. In many cases, only a single component would be affected. The new specifications ensure that:

• devices can be used for longer
• Repairs remain economically viable
• fewer resources are wasted
  
  

Our approach: One step ahead today

While these regulations will not become mandatory until 2027, some manufacturers are already focussing on sustainable and service-friendly solutions. One example of this is Wortmann AG.

Our supplier consistently pursues a repair-friendly approach:

• Components have a modular structure
• Spare parts are available in the long term
• Devices can be maintained quickly and efficiently

At Terra Wortmann, not only the battery but all components (also in notebooks, from SSD, RAM, mainboard, CPU fan, display, WLAN module, USB modules) have been replaceable for years.
This reduces downtimes and significantly increases the service life of the systems.

5-year on-site warranty: a strong signal

Another decisive advantage: Many TERRA appliances are already offered with a 5-year on-site warranty.

This means for you:

• In the event of a problem, the service will come directly to you
• No long submission times
• Minimal interruption to your working day

This service emphasises our commitment to quality, reliability and sustainability.

Sustainability meets profitability

The upcoming legal changes are not only a benefit for the environment, but also for companies and private customers. Repairable appliances mean:

• Lower total costs over the service life
• Better plannability
• Less resource consumption

Those who rely on appropriately designed hardware today are optimally prepared for the future.

Repairability will become standard in Switzerland from 2027. But you don't have to wait to benefit from this. With devices that are already designed for longevity and ease of maintenance - like those from Wortmann AG - you are making a future-proof decision.

Think sustainably. Act economically. Already today.