Design-for-disassembly

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Good review: http://www.co-design.co.uk/design.htm

Some considerations:

  • Use standard screws, bolts, and nuts to accommodate standard hand tools
  • Make screw and bolt heads accessible to tools
  • Where not necessary, don't glue/weld/fasten things permanently.
  • Create access ports, doors, panels, etc.
  • When components will be replaced, attach them with clips, mounts, sockets, etc.
  • Use Quick Couplers