A recent report by the Public Interest Research Group (PIRG) Education Fund has given Apple and Lenovo some of the lowest grades in laptop and smartphone repairability. The analysis, which includes an assessment based on physical ease of disassembly and availability of spare parts, has prompted right-to-repair advocates to call for more accessible tech maintenance.

The findings are part of PIRG's 'Failing the Fix (2026)' report, evaluating ten of the newest devices available in France. The criteria used includes a French repairability index and additional weight given to disassembly ease, as this is what consumers generally expect from a ‘repair score’.

The group believes that vendors should apply these standards globally, not just in France, where the requirements are legally mandated. This push for standardization underscores the growing demand for easier product repair options among consumers.

For Apple specifically, the report noted difficulties in accessing spare parts and disassembly documentation, leading to its C-minus mark on laptops and D-minus on phones. Lenovo's grades were also poor, with both its laptop and phone scores landing in the F category.