Right to Repair News from iFixit

It is (our) right to repair! We’re on the forefront of fighting for consumer- and eco-friendly electronics that are designed to be repairable, and come with accessible repair information and spare parts. Read more about the global fight for this Right to Repair at https://www.ifixit.com/Right-to-Repair.

Repairability

Designing a Repair Ecosystem: A Guide for OEMs

Repairability starts with thoughtful design. Take the Fairphone 5 for example. Its battery can be removed in just four steps, thanks to a back panel secured with clips instead of…

July 7, 2025

by Spencer Pennington - iFixit

Right to Repair

Texas Is Fixin’ to Fix Repair: Right to Repair Signed Into Law

Everything’s bigger in Texas, even the bipartisan support for fixing what you own. Over the weekend, Governor Greg Abbott signed HB 2963, making Texas the first Republican-led state to enact…

June 23, 2025

by Elizabeth Chamberlain - iFixit

Right to Repair

Double Trouble for Repair Monopolies: Washington Passes Two Right to Repair Bills

We’re running out of high-fives over here. Washington just became the sixth state in the country to pass Right to Repair for electronics and the third to guarantee repair access…

May 19, 2025

by Elizabeth Chamberlain - iFixit

Right to Repair

Fix It, Then Pass It On: iFixit Joins Forces with Back Market

Let’s say your phone starts slowing down. Battery life’s tanking. The screen’s got a few, uh, character lines. You could toss it in a drawer, start browsing for a shiny…

April 16, 2025

by Elizabeth Chamberlain - iFixit

Right to Repair

Right to Repair Laws Have Now Been Introduced in All 50 US States

With the introduction of a bill in Wisconsin, Right to Repair legislation has now been introduced in every single US state. We’ve been fighting for the simple right to fix…

February 24, 2025

by Elizabeth Chamberlain - iFixit

Repairability

Why a Refurbished iPhone Might be Better (and Cheaper) Than a Brand New iPhone 16e

Apple’s iPhone 16e is a weird one. It’s Apple’s “budget” model, but it’s 40% more expensive than the iPhone SE it replaces. It’s an iPhone 16 in name, but many…

February 20, 2025

by Charlie Sorrel - iFixit

Tech News

Worst in Show 2025: Not All Innovation Is Good Innovation

Every January, the tech world descends on Las Vegas for the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), showcasing the latest gadgets promising to revolutionize our lives. But not all innovation is good…

January 9, 2025

by Elizabeth Chamberlain - iFixit

Activism

Canada Just Fixed Copyright Law for Repair

What do ice cream machines, Xboxes, and tractors have in common? Fixing them just became legal in Canada: They all have certain repairs that are blocked by software called technological…

November 11, 2024

by Elizabeth Chamberlain - iFixit

Activism

Victory Is Sweet: We Can Now Fix McDonald’s Ice Cream Machines

Ever tried to get an ice cream at McDonald’s, only to hear, “Sorry, our machine’s broken?” You’re not the only one: almost 15% of ice cream machines at McDonald’s are…

October 25, 2024

by Elizabeth Chamberlain - iFixit

Right to Repair

Introducing the Circular Electronics Design Guide

Designing electronics for a circular economy is a challenge—but one worth embracing. Building a circular model requires both the vision and the infrastructure to support it. While there’s no single…

October 23, 2024

by Brittany McCrigler - iFixit