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iFixit@ifixit.com · 5h ago

Reminder: Our next Pro Repair Academy course starts September 21. Professional-led lectures, hands-on training, and a world of tools are all at your disposal. This is is your chance to start take your repair journey to new heights. www.ifixit.com/ifixit-pro-r...

An instructor demonstrates smartphone repair techniques to a student at a microsoldering workstation. The instructor holds a phone. The bench is equipped with a stereo microscope, soldering tools, flux, and electronics repair equipment.A student wearing safety glasses and gloves works under a stereo microscope at a microsoldering workstation. The bench is equipped with a hot air rework station, fume extractor, flux, precision tools, and electronics repair equipment.A student peers through a stereo microscope while examining a circuit board secured at a microsoldering workstation. Close-up of a microsoldering workstation.
iFixit@ifixit.com · 2d ago

The European government has approved legislation that makes it easier for consumers to keep their devices working longer. Under this new rule, if you repair instead of replace, you may qualify for an extra year of warranty! Check out the full report from Tagesschau down below. ifix.gd/4xjLsOQ

Large metal bins filled with discarded plastic parts and appliance components sit outside an industrial building. The colorful mix of broken plastic housings and scrap materials appears sorted for recycling or disposal, with pallets of additional materials stacked in the background. A smartphone lies open on a repair mat while a person wearing disposable gloves carefully works on an internal component. Precision screwdrivers, tweezers, and small repair materials are arranged nearby.A person uses a blue plastic opening pick to remove the bottom cover of a laptop on a workbench. The repair is taking place at a desk with a keyboard, mouse, and cleaning supplies nearby.
iFixit@ifixit.com · last wk.

From circuit boards to musical instruments, nothing is off the table when you've got the right tools. Watch our friend Emerson (IG: tryingtoguitar) rewind this old Stratocaster pickup with some math, a little elbow grease, and some help from our FixHub Soldering Station.

iFixit@ifixit.com · 2w ago

Nintendo's original Virtual Boy may be a relic of the past, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't still be able to power one on and play it today. Watch Ryan (IG: ryansrepairslk) freshen theirs up using our Pro Tech Go and FixHub kits.

iFixit@ifixit.com · 2w ago

Some repairs may take more time than others, but that feeling you get when it's done is totally worth all the blood, sweat, tears, and extra solder. Watch our friend Emerson (IG: tryingtoguitar) bring this 60-year-old guitar to the present day with the help of our FixHub soldering iron.

iFixit@ifixit.com · 2w ago

That smoke coming off your iron is vaporized rosin flux, which irritates your eyes and lungs and isn't something you want to be breathing. Our DIY extractor pulls it into an activated carbon filter instead, built from a cardboard box, a 12V computer fan, zip ties, and a 9V battery. bit.ly/4x0Co1e

Components for a DIY electronics fume extractor are arranged on a white background. The parts include a cooling fan, a foam filter, a cardboard enclosure with a repair-themed graphic, and a battery.A pair of hands assembles a DIY soldering fume extractor made from a cardboard enclosure. One hand slides a black foam filter into the side of the box while another steadies it. The enclosure features iFixit branding.A cooling fan is secured with zip ties to the top of a cardboard enclosure, forming the main body of a DIY soldering fume extractor. The side panel of a DIY soldering fume extractor is opened to reveal its internal components. Inside the cardboard enclosure are a battery, wiring, and a black foam filter positioned behind the fan.
iFixit@ifixit.com · 2w ago

Our next Pro Repair Academy course kicks off September 21 and lasts through October 3. From precision soldering training to lectures on board diagnostics, this is where you can find expert-level training to level up your own repair game. www.ifixit.com/ifixit-pro-r...

A technician works at a microsoldering bench while looking through a microscope at a circuit board. The workstation is equipped with a microscope, hot air rework station, soldering iron, flux, and precision tools, while other students work at nearby benches in the background.A student works at a microsoldering workstation while looking through a microscope. The bench is equipped with soldering tools, flux, tweezers, and a laptop.A professional microsoldering workstation, a hot air rework station, and fume extraction sit ready for electronics repair. A large monitor displays a magnified view of a circuit board, while another microscope and repair equipment surround a board positioned on the work surface.A student performs microsoldering work while looking through a microscope at a repair workstation. The bench is equipped with a microscope, hot air rework station, fume extractor, laptop, and precision electronics tools.
iFixit@ifixit.com · 2w ago

Replaceable batteries are not a fantasy, companies just needed a legal shove. EU rules are pushing Nintendo and Amazon toward more repairable devices, from Switch hardware with replaceable batteries to signs of Kindle replacement kits and guides. Learn more at the link below. bit.ly/4pyz378

A hand holds a Nintendo Switch 2 lithium-ion battery above the open handheld console during a battery replacement. The console's internal components are visible below.A hand lowers a Nintendo Switch 2 battery into the open console during reassembly. The battery is positioned above the battery compartment, with the console's motherboard visible below.
iFixit@ifixit.com · 3w ago

Whether they've been sitting in the basement, attic, or right next to your modern hardware, we believe nothing should stop you from being able to power-on your retro consoles. Watch our friend Camran (IG: superlevelz) give this Sega Genesis an extra life.

iFixit@ifixit.com · 3w ago

For over a decade, farmers have been fighting for the right to fix their machines. The new FTC settlement with John Deere marks a big win! Deere must now give farmers and shops access to the same repair capabilities it provides to authorized dealers. Learn more at the link below. bit.ly/4fAEsHe

A person kneels in front of a partially disassembled John Deere riding lawn mower inside a barn while making a repair with an iFixit precision screwdriver. A smartphone displaying repair instructions is propped up beside the engine, with tools, a bit set, and parts tray spread out on the floor nearby.A child and an adult kneel together in a barn while repairing a John Deere riding lawn mower. The mower's hood has been removed to expose the engine, and the two smile as they pass a shop rag between them. A parts tray, tool roll, and repair tools are spread across the floor.
iFixit@ifixit.com · 4w ago

A simple repair job at home should be easy and accessible. Whether you've got a new shelf to put together or an old dishwasher that needs some TLC, Megalodon is packed to the gills with practicality for all those everyday household projects. www.ifixit.com/products/meg...

An iFixit driver rests on top of a furniture assembly instruction manual alongside screws, wall anchors, brackets, wooden dowels, and other hardware. A person uses an iFixit driver to tighten a long furniture connector bolt on the side of a white flat-pack cabinet. The cabinet sits on carpet, with a houseplant visible in the background.
iFixit@ifixit.com · last mo.

Megalodon is built for the home repairs that are too big for a tiny electronics driver, but too annoying for a full-size drill. Think vacuum housings, appliance panels, furniture, and all the screws hiding two inches below the surface. Big bite. Small case. Ready for the junk drawer. bit.ly/4yd8tV4

A person uses an iFixit screwdriver on a countertop coffee grinder while steadying the appliance with their other hand. A bit driver, cleaning brush, microfiber cloth, and repair tools rest on the table nearby.A person removes a piece from a countertop coffee grinder during a repair. Nearby, an iFixit precision driver, bit set, tray with screws, and cleaning brush are arranged on the table.
iFixit@ifixit.com · last mo.

Happy 4th of July! 🎆 True independence means having the freedom to choose how you maintain the things you own. If you can’t open it, you don’t own it. Corporate monopolies shouldn't get to dictate when, where, or how we fix our electronics and appliances.

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iFixit@ifixit.com · last mo.

It's new tool day and this one's a bit of a beast 🦈 Megalodon: 16 extended-reach bits + a cap that spins for speed, locks for torque. Built to open the coffee makers and vacuums that companies really wish you'd just throw away. Get yours now at the link below: www.ifixit.com/products/meg...

Promotional graphic for the iFixit Megalodon Bit Set. An iFixit Megalodon driver stands upright in the center, surrounded by a variety of long screwdriver bits displayed in wooden and black holders. Large white text reads “Megalodon Bit Set” against a blue sky background with scattered cloudsPromotional graphic featuring the iFixit Megalodon Bit Set. Large white text reads, “16 Bits with Extended Reach,” with the bits casting long shadows to emphasize their extra length.
iFixit@ifixit.com · last mo.

A good DIY project is always a fun challenge. Whether you're fixing a phone, a sink, or a musical instrument, there's always something new to learn. Our friend Emerson (IG: tryingtoguitar) has a few guitar repair tips that should help you on your next solo venture.

iFixit@ifixit.com · last mo.

Our next Pro Repair Academy course is right around the corner and covers everything from microsoldering, electrical theory, board diagnostics, and much more. It's all designed to equip professionals with the knowledge they need to take on today’s complex board-level challenges. bit.ly/4eAZ5mj

A repair instructor stands in front of a large display showing an electronic circuit schematic while teaching a classroom of students. Attendees watch from their seats.A student works on a disassembled smartphone at a microsoldering workstation while an instructor points to the repair area and provides guidance. The workbench is equipped with a microscope and electronics repair equipment.Close-up of a microsoldering workstation. Precision tweezers, soldering tools, and a microscope are arranged around the work area.A technician works at a microsoldering workstation while looking at a board. The workbench is equipped with a multimeter, laptop, soldering tools, and repair equipment, while another technician works at a nearby bench in the background.
iFixit@ifixit.com · last mo.

There are times when you might need brand-new parts to repair your old equipment. But there are also times when what you need is already sitting on your shelf. Check out this clever PS1 joystick flip from Camran (IG: superlevelz).

iFixit@ifixit.com · 2mo ago

Happy Father’s Day to the dads and father figures who taught us to look closer before giving up. To save the tiny screws. To check the cable first. To believe a broken thing is just a problem waiting to be understood. Thanks for the patience, the tools, and the confidence!

An adult and a child sit together at a kitchen counter while repairing a robot vacuum. The vacuum is partially disassembled, with its battery removed and replacement parts laid out nearby. Both are smiling and looking at each other as they work, highlighting repair as a shared learning experience across generations.A child uses a precision screwdriver to work on a partially disassembled robot vacuum while an adult looks on and offers guidance. The repair takes place at a kitchen counter, with an iFixit toolkit open nearby and a tablet visible to the side, suggesting they are following repair instructions together.Close-up of the underside of a robot vacuum after a repair. A hand applies a blue “I Fixed It” sticker near the device label, while the vacuum’s wheels, side brushes, and dust-covered components remain visible, marking the successful completion of the repair.
iFixit@ifixit.com · 2mo ago

Still thinking about it? Stock up on the gear that makes repairs smoother. From precision driver kits to part-saving repair mats. Get ready for the next thing that breaks at the worst possible moment. Selected iFixit tools are 15% off for a limited time. www.ifixit.com/Shop/Sale

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iFixit@ifixit.com · 2mo ago

That drifting controller isn't trash. It's a soldering project. So much "unfixable" gear is only stuck because the dead part is soldered down. Learn to melt it off and the new one on, and a whole world of repairs opens up. Our full solder and desolder guide 👇 www.ifixit.com/Guide/How+To...

Extreme close-up of a soldering iron tip pressed against a portion of copper wick on a green circuit board. Close-up of a soldering iron tip touching a solder joint on a green circuit board while a pump nozzle is positioned on top. The image demonstrates part of the desoldering process, where molten solder is sucked up off the board by a pump.Side-view of an electronic circuit board with a soldering iron approaching from the left and a small component held by precision tweezers approaching from the right.
iFixit@ifixit.com · 2mo ago

Your broken stuff called. It wants summer plans. Save 15% on select iFixit tools and finally tackle the repairs, upgrades, and “I’ll get to it eventually” projects waiting around your house. Phones, laptops, controllers, consoles, and more. Shop now at the link below. www.ifixit.com/Shop/Sale

Promotional graphic on a blue background advertising “15% Off Selected iFixit Tools.” Three iFixit-branded shipping boxes are stacked in the foreground, including one labeled “Together We Can Fix Anything.” Subheading reads, “Prime time to upgrade your toolkit.” The iFixit logo appears at the top.Promotional graphic advertising the iFixit Pro Tech Toolkit. The toolkit is shown open, displaying precision screwdrivers, bits, tweezers, picks, and repair tools organized in a black fabric case. Text reads, “Your New Favorite Toolkit,” “15% off the toolkit that fixes almost everything,” and “Get the Pro Tech Toolkit,” with the iFixit logo on a blue background.Promotional graphic advertising the iFixit Pro Tech Go toolkit. The compact toolkit is shown open with precision bits, tweezers, opening tools, and a screwdriver organized in a portable black fabric case. Text reads, “Repair, But Make It Portable,” “Save 15% on your grab-and-go toolkit,” and “Get the Pro Tech Go,” with the iFixit logo displayed on a blue background.
iFixit@ifixit.com · 2mo ago

For those asking how close the Trump Phone is to the HTC U24 Pro, here’s the inside view. The answer is: very. The internals line up almost part for part, down to the board layout, cameras, and battery placement. This is what a rebrand looks like when the back cover comes off. bit.ly/4uHKWbN

Side-by-side exploded views of two smartphones laid out with their internal components separated and arranged for comparison. On the left, a gold-colored Trump Mobile T1 phone is shown with its components removed. On the right, an HTC U24 Pro smartphone is displayed with a nearly identical arrangement of internal parts. The image highlights the strong similarities between the two devices' construction and component layouts.Side-by-side comparison of two opened smartphones showing nearly identical internal layouts. On the left is the new Trump Mobile T1 phone, and on the right is an HTC U24 Pro. Both devices feature similar batteries, orange ribbon cables, blue circuit boards, and copper shielding, as well as matching camera placements.
iFixit@ifixit.com · 2mo ago

First The Verge spotted the resemblance. Then NBC brought the Trump Phone to our San Luis Obispo office so we could get past the gold paint. CT scans and a full teardown confirmed it: the T1 is nearly identical to the HTC U24 Pro. Same internals. Same layout. www.ifixit.com/News/117789/...

Teardown Confirms the Trump Phone Is a Gold-Painted HTC U24 Pro

Is the Trump phone actually made in America? Our deep-dive teardown reveals the Trump Mobile T1 is basically a gold-painted, rebranded HTC U24 Pro.

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iFixit@ifixit.com · 2mo ago

Your games and console may be ready to go but it's all pointless if you don't have a working gamepad. Take a look at how Camran (IG: superlevelz) repairs a Nintendo 64 controller with the help of a few of our tools.