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CES 2026: Laptops Go Modular for Easy Repairs
7 Jan
Summary
- New laptops at CES 2026 focus on modularity for easier repairs.
- Major brands like Dell, HP, and Lenovo are embracing repairable designs.
- This trend aims to extend product lifespan and reduce replacement costs.
At CES 2026, the focus for new laptops extends beyond enhanced CPU performance and graphics, with a growing trend towards modularity for improved serviceability and sustainability. Major manufacturers including Dell, HP, and Lenovo are unveiling designs that simplify the replacement of key components, a welcome return to easier repairability that aims to prolong device lifespans.
This renewed emphasis on user-replaceable parts addresses customer demand, particularly from the enterprise sector, for greater control over maintenance and cost. Even gaming brands like MSI are incorporating serviceability into their designs, allowing for easier upgrades of RAM and SSDs, alongside redesigned business laptops.
Innovations include Lenovo's X1 Carbon with its Space Frame design, enabling access to numerous components, and HP's unconventional EliteBoard G1a, which integrates the computer and keyboard. These developments signal a move towards more sustainable and customer-centric portable computing solutions.
