“Although often all they need is a fresh battery or receiver, “Spare parts are hard to come by, and all the components are soldered, glued or riveted,” he says.”
Glue and rivets are a business decision. Products built to be thrown away get thrown away, and the buyer pays twice. The EU now makes producers supply spare parts within 15 days. Manufacturers will call it red tape. It is the cost of selling junk.