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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

Tools

Tools of the Teardown: Marlin Drivers

Our svelte fixed-blade Marlin Drivers get their name from the sword-nosed Blue Marlin, but do you know where that billfish got its name? The marlin’s pointed bill—used to stun fish…

October 2, 2020

by Sam Goldheart - iFixit

Repair Stories

Even The Tiniest Repair Makes Your Car Yours – Jalopnik

August 7, 2020

by Kevin Purdy

Tech News

Hugh Jeffreys: What’s In Your Toolbox?

This is What’s In Your Toolbox?, an occasional post series where we showcase tools and tips from our favorite fixers. Today’s post features Hugh Jeffreys, who fixes all manner of things…

July 28, 2020

by Kevin Purdy

Repair Stories

Please Stop Throwing Out Your Electric Razor and Toothbrushes. Please.

How far will you go to keep a tiny lithium-ion battery from landing up in a landfill, or starting a fire? For me, it was eight Torx screws and 10…

July 21, 2020

by Kevin Purdy

Repair Stories

Feel the Fear and Fix It Anyway: Fixing My Xbox 360 Was a Game Changer

My name is Mem. And I’m a gamer. Over the years, I have collected a dragon’s hoard of games and consoles. Amongst the collection: a much-beloved Xbox 360. But after…

June 25, 2020

by Mem De Matteo

Video

Rob Appell of ManSewing.com Teaches Basic Sewing Machine Repair

June 17, 2020

by Kevin Purdy