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We’re inspired by people who put things back together. Meet the crafty folks pushing the boundaries of repair.

Tools of the Teardown: Pro Tech Toolkit

Using the right tool for the job is often the difference between a repair and a hack. A good hack is fun, but a good repair is next to godliness—or…

January 11, 2021

by Sam Goldheart - iFixit

Repair Stories

Little Girl Sends Robot Dog to the Electric Vet

9-year-old Katie is a bit heartbroken. You see, Katie has a pet robotic dog, called Zoomer—and Katie is very attached to her little robo-dalmatian. Like real dogs, Zoomer is capable…

December 30, 2020

by Kevin Purdy

Repair Stories

Fixing an Old Film Camera, Part 3: Fixing the Light Seals and Shooting

Even if you manage to pick up an old film camera that’s working and mechanically sound, you’ll want to do a little fixing up. You don’t need to strip the…

December 29, 2020

by Charlie Sorrel - iFixit

Fixers

How Our Tool Grant Winners Kept Fixing Through a Pandemic

Back in February, we announced the winners of our $50,000 tool grant, meant to inspire Repair Cafés and other repair communities to expand their presence, online and off. At the…

December 18, 2020

by Sandra Hiller - iFixit

Fixers

Easy DIY Home Repairs – The New York Times

December 15, 2020

by Kevin Purdy

Repair Stories

Fixing an Old Film Camera, Part 2: First, Do No Harm

“First, do no harm.” That’s a credo that should be applied to all repair attempts. It’s easy to break stuff while you fix something else, especially when you don’t know…

December 11, 2020

by Charlie Sorrel - iFixit

Repair Stories

10 Repairs the iFixit Team Accomplished This Year

“Fix What You Love” isn’t just our holiday sale, it’s a year-round aspiration. We want to encourage you to fix the things you already have and love so they continue…

December 10, 2020

by Olivia Webb

Tools

Tools of the Teardown: Moray Driver Kit

When the moon hits your screen and there’s a crack in the glass, grab your Moray—Moray driver kit that is. The not-too-big, not-too-small, just-right bit kit for your electronics repair…

December 2, 2020

by Sam Goldheart - iFixit

Tools

Tools of the Teardown: Minnow Driver Kit

What’s mighty, mini, and has the bits you need for most electronics screws, all wrapped up in a pocket-sized package? The Minnow driver kit, of course. While the Minnow may…

December 1, 2020

by Sam Goldheart - iFixit

How To

What You Should Know Before You Fix: iPhones

If you want to fix an iPhone, we’ve almost certainly got a guide for you at iFixit. You can swap the battery in an iPhone 3GS, the front camera on…

November 10, 2020

by Kevin Purdy