Category: How To | Page 21

How-to guides, either detailing step-by-step instructions for a project or rounding up existing iFixit guides into a “X things you can do with your Y” type post.

How Tech Works

The Skinny on Thermal Paste

We recently set out on a journey to shed some light on basic repair skills with a series of videos on iFixit’s Youtube channel. Our first video centered on stripped…

December 4, 2014

by Gwendolyn Gay

Skills

10 Subreddits Every Fixer Should Know

Here at the iFixit offices, most of us Reddit… hard. And while the “front page of the internet” is great for aww-some animal gifs, it can be a good resource…

February 11, 2014

by Julia Bluff

How To

5 Easy Repairs to Keep Your Repair Resolution

This year, the iFixit team has launched the repair pledge. Thousands across the globe have already taken the pledge. They've committed to foster repair education, combat throw away culture, and…

January 2, 2014

by Cait Emma Smith

Repair Guides

5 Sewing Repairs Everyone Needs to Know

Some things are funny. A busted seam at a wedding is not. Here at iFixit we are all about being prepared. We’ve got a thirsty bag for your aquaphilic phone,…

November 25, 2013

by Brittany McCrigler - iFixit

How To

How (and Why) to Fix Your Fast Fashion Fixation

You’ve probably heard the stories: a garment factory collapses, killing over 800 people. Before that, a factory fire kills 112. Elsewhere, garment workers report abuse when they fail to meet…

June 21, 2013

Repair Guides

The Unauthorized Guide to iPhone, iPad, and iPod Repair

We're all about getting the knowledge and tools for repair into the hands of as many people as possible. So when Timothy Warner asked us to collaborate on his upcoming…

May 13, 2013

by Walter Galan

Repair Guides

Save the Dishwasher, Save the World

Our dedication to DIY repair extends way beyond iMacs and Nintendos. The average microwave could cost anywhere from $300-$680 to replace. And larger appliances? The average refrigerator can cost upwards…

February 4, 2013

Repair Guides

iPhone 5 Longevity Suite: Repair Manuals, Parts, and Accessories

Some people say there two kinds of iPhones in the world: those that have broken, and those that will. Maybe that’s a little too pessimistic, but it doesn’t take a…

October 17, 2012

by Brett Hartt

How To

How to Make Maintaining Your Own Vehicle a Routine

For some auto owners, working on a car is pure joy; they've pulled the hood release lever nearly as many times as they've turned the key in the ignition. I…

September 11, 2012

by David Rans - iFixit

Repair Guides

The Unrepairable: MacBook Pro with Retina Display Repair Guides

We can't be the "repair manual for everything" and then tap out on the difficult projects. Even "unrepairable" objects can be fixed with the right tools and an adventurous spirit.…

August 8, 2012

by Kyle Wiens - iFixit