# Fixability Score To provide a repair-friendliness score for various products, we plan to evaluate them on the following: * Does the manufacturer have a track-record of not changing the terms of the sale after the sale (for eg: soft-bricking after updates end)? * What is the product's [iFixit repairability rating](https://www.ifixit.com/repairability)? * Does the product have better-than-average warranty period for its segment? * Are the warranty terms transparently and legibly disclosed before the sale? * Has the product been listed on Indian Government's [Right To Repair portal](https://righttorepairindia.gov.in/)? * Are the repair manuals available to public without any cost? * Does the manufacturer sell replacement parts for the product? * If the product uses batteries, are they replaceable/removable? * Is the product made of standardized parts which can be bought from other vendors? * is the product available for direct purchase in India (without having to import it and going through customs) ? * Does the manufacturer provide repair services in India? * Is the product made or assembled in India? * Are the product schematics, firmware source code and CAD designs available as open-source? * Is the product [certified by OSHWA](https://certification.oshwa.org/)? * Is the manufacturer website properly archived on Waybackmachine / Archive.org to provide traceable history for various documentation and policies? * Can the device use standard USB-PD for power/charging? * Does the manufacturer open-source the products once they're discontinued? * Does the manufacturer have good communication channels with potential consumers and actual customers? * Does the manufacturer document expected lifecycle for parts and common failure scenarios? --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://www.isfixable.com/scoring-formula.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.