Dec 16, 2022 14:00:00

Dell's notebook PC 'Luna' that can be easily disassembled without even a driver

In 2021, Dell announced '

Luna ' as a laptop concept that can be easily disassembled into parts. Luna is a notebook PC that can easily replace broken parts, and by promoting replacement and reuse of parts, reduce the amount of new resources used and reduce the carbon footprint of the entire product. was aimed at. A new prototype of this Luna has been unveiled to the media, and it has become clear that it has evolved so that it can be disassembled into smaller pieces without even requiring a driver.

Dell concept laptop has pop-out components, disassembles screwdriver-free | Ars Technica
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2022/12/dell-concept-laptop-has-pop-out-components-disassembles-screwdriver-free/

Overseas media Ars Technica, who had the opportunity to actually touch the latest version of Luna, expresses that 'Luna looks like Dell's XPS 13 Plus and the size is similar to Latitude .' Overall, it is similar to the first prototype released in 2021, but the latest version is easier to disassemble, saying that it is possible to access internal parts in less than 60 seconds. is assumed to be

The first Luna prototype had four screws, but the latest version has none. To disassemble, just insert a pin into the security lock slot on the right side of the terminal. In addition, even if it is not a dedicated pin to insert into the security slot, anything with a similar shape is OK.

By inserting a pin into the security slot, the plate at the top of the keyboard can be removed, and after removing it, you can access the inside of the terminal by sliding the keyboard up and down. There are speakers, fans, motherboards, and batteries inside, and these can be easily removed. In the latest version of Luna, the cable connecting the battery was removed, so there were no adhesives, cables, or other connectors to fix the components inside Luna.

In addition, the liquid crystal display can be easily removed by inserting a pin into the slot around the bottom of the keyboard inside the housing.

Below is the Luna concept video released in 2021. The plate on the top of the keyboard and the liquid crystal display are fixed with two screws each, which is switched to the security slot in the latest version.

Concept Luna: a vision for sustainable PC design-YouTube


Luna being created by Dell is only a concept at the time of article creation, so the schedule for commercialization is completely undecided. However, as a notebook PC that can be easily disassembled and replaced by the user's hands, the hardware startup Framework already sells 'Framework Laptop'. Framework Laptop can be self-made up to the firmware, and there is also a Chromebook version .

Introducing a module-exchangeable notebook PC 'Framework Laptop' that makes it easy to replace and repair parts - GIGAZINE

Since its launch in 2020, Framework has steadily expanded its position in the market. On the other hand, Ars Technica points out that Dell's goal is not to release modular laptops, but to make it possible to reuse parts of laptops that are already on sale. However, Luna is conducting a test to compare durability with other notebook PCs, and it seems that there are still several issues that must be cleared for practical use. Also, when Luna succeeds in commercialization, how will Dell collect parts from customers, and in what form will Dell sell terminals that use second-hand parts (second-hand goods or refurbished goods, etc.)? Ars Technica points out that there are still issues with