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

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

Fixers

How Maintaining Bikes Helped Me Fix My Washing Machine – BikeRadar

November 5, 2020

by Kevin Purdy

Events

International Repair Day Is a Perfect Day for Retail Detox

Apple just announced four new iPhones (despite our pleas), the internet has been flooded with Prime Day ads (and some anti-Prime Day posts), and Best Buy has already started its…

October 16, 2020

by Sam Goldheart - iFixit