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Tablet repair rights in Washington.
Below: 4 statutory rights that tablets owners can exercise under Washington law. Each item links to its primary source.
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Figure 01 — 04 rights apply
04 rights apply
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Right to parts, tools, and documentation
Original equipment manufacturers of digital electronic products and appliances sold in Washington must make parts, tools, and documentation needed to diagnose, maintain, or repair the product available to owners and independent repair providers on fair and reasonable terms.
Applies as long as the law is in force.
Washington Right to Repair Act, HB 1483 (2025), RCW 19.380 - 02
Restrictions on parts pairing
Manufacturers cannot use software locks or pairing requirements that prevent a replacement part from functioning, reduce its functionality, or display misleading warnings about non-OEM or used parts installed by an independent repair provider or owner.
Applies as long as the law is in force.
Washington HB 1483 (2025), parts-pairing provisions; Ch. 353, Laws of 2025 - 03
Fair and reasonable terms standard
Manufacturers must offer parts, tools, and documentation at terms equivalent to those given to authorized repair providers, without requiring an additional fee or burdensome obligation to access them.
Applies as long as the law is in force.
Washington HB 1483 (2025), §3 - 04
Enforcement under the Consumer Protection Act
Violations are unfair or deceptive practices under Washington's Consumer Protection Act (RCW 19.86). The Attorney General can seek injunctive relief and civil penalties; the CPA also generally allows private actions for actual damages, treble damages, and attorney fees.
Applies as long as the law is in force.
Washington Consumer Protection Act, RCW 19.86
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