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.

Right to Repair

Big Tech Doesn’t Like DIY Repair, But Won’t Say Why In Public

The most interesting thing about Tuesday’s Right to Repair hearing in Washington state was what the tech lobbyists wouldn’t say. Representatives of manufacturing and technology trade groups largely avoided answering…

January 22, 2020

by Kevin Purdy

Right to Repair

The EU Green Deal Could Be A Big Deal For Repair

Last week, the European Right to Repair campaign, in which iFixit is active, won the Good Lobby Award for collaboration of the year. But something far more exciting happened just…

December 20, 2019

by Dorothea Kessler

Right to Repair

HP’s YouTube Channel Is the Stuff of Repair Dreams

Too many manufacturers want to lock you out of your own devices so you can’t repair them. Others just never give self-repair a thought. But HP is taking the path…

July 31, 2019

by Craig Lloyd - iFixit

Right to Repair

Automotive Patents Are Out of Control, and They’re Making Repairs More Expensive

Collision repairs are getting more expensive, and that’s driving up insurance rates. It’s not going to get better. This week, the Federal Circuit court issued an opinion affirming the validity…

July 25, 2019

by Whitson Gordon

Tech News

What’s the Difference Between New, Used, and Refurbished?

With the latest flagship phones costing nearly $1000, you’re probably looking to save some cash on your next device. Buying used and refurbished aren’t just cheaper, they’re better for the…

July 8, 2019

by Whitson Gordon

Right to Repair

The Five Worst Repair Stories People Told the FTC

A few weeks back, the Federal Trade Commission asked for input on Right to Repair issues before its mid-July workshop, Nixing the Fix. We offered up 35 pages of research.…

July 3, 2019

by Kevin Purdy

Right to Repair

New Poll Says 75% of Canadians Support Right to Repair

Our California-based editorial team has some basketball-related beef with Canada right now. But we might just need to look past our differences—the results of a poll released today revealed that 75% of Canadians support…

June 12, 2019

by Elise Barsch - iFixit

Right to Repair

Why Right to Repair Matters: Our Testimony to the FTC

You shouldn’t be denied the ability to fix your own stuff. It seems the Federal Trade Commission agrees, and it’s hosting a workshop on July 16th called Nixing the Fix:…

May 13, 2019

by Whitson Gordon

Right to Repair

How Manufacturers’ Repair Restrictions Are Hurting Small Businesses

Part of running a repair shop is explaining how things work to customers. But Sean, owner of a small shop in Oregon, never wants to explain Apple’s parts and repair…

April 30, 2019

by Kevin Purdy

Right to Repair

Independent Repair Shops Aren’t As Risky As People Think

As the Right to Repair movement reaches an all-time fever pitch, tech manufacturers are focusing on one big lie in order to halt our progress: That you can’t trust independent…

April 22, 2019

by Craig Lloyd - iFixit