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The 10 Things Likely to Go Wrong When Fixing a Phone or Laptop

Taking apart a device for the first time is frightening. Even with one of our handy repair guides available, you might feel like you’re going to break something, it will…

July 23, 2019

by Kevin Purdy

iFixit

What’s Covered Under iFixit’s Lifetime Warranty

Note: EU consumer protection laws have changed since the publication of this article. See current iFixit Europe guarantee information at https://www.ifixit.com/Info/EU_Guarantee. Here at iFixit, we pride ourselves on making tools…

July 22, 2019

by Craig Lloyd - iFixit

Wallpapers

Pixel XL Teardown Wallpapers

The Pixel 4 is nearing launch, but if you’re still rocking the first of Google’s homemade Pixel phones, you can now download our Pixel XL teardown wallpapers to grace your…

July 19, 2019

by Craig Lloyd - iFixit

Scandal

How to Fix Your Nintendo Switch’s Drifting Joy-Con Joystick

This post was originally published July 2019; it was updated in May 2024. The Nintendo Switch has seen massive success since its launch in 2017, but that doesn’t mean the console…

July 17, 2019

by Craig Lloyd - iFixit

Activism

An Open Letter to the FTC on Google’s Banning of Repair Business Ads

While the FTC prepares to hold a workshop investigating the ways manufacturers restrict third-party repair, we have concerns about a different restriction: the way Google, the world’s dominant advertising giant…

July 16, 2019

by Kevin Purdy

How Tech Works

How Refrigerators Work

Refrigerators crap out all the time—one of our most-popular forum posts is about a refrigerator not working properly, if that tells you anything. Here’s how a refrigerator works, so you’ll…

July 15, 2019

by Craig Lloyd - iFixit

Teardowns

Hope You Like Touch Bars: A MacBook Pro Teardown Story

Apple has issued a refresh for its base model 13” MacBook Pro—but this time, function keys on the Pro are gone for good. Let’s see if that makes a difference…

July 12, 2019

by Craig Lloyd - iFixit

Wallpapers

iPad Pro Teardown Wallpapers Are Here!

While everyone’s obsessed with the outside beauty of their gadgets, we tend to fawn over what’s inside. That’s why when we tear down a device, we often grab high-resolution photos…

July 11, 2019

by Craig Lloyd - iFixit

iFixit

Motorola Wants a Smarter Smartphone Market

Motorola has expanded their DIY repair program with iFixit to Europe The smartphone industry is in the midst of a major shift. The Wall Street Journal recently reported that consumers…

July 10, 2019

by Dorothea Kessler - iFixit

iFixit

Stick Your Screen Back On Like a Pro with Precut Tesa Tape

Getting the screen off your tightly sealed phone or tablet feels like sweet victory. So does replacing the battery, swapping the display, or fixing a loose connection inside. You’re a…

July 10, 2019

by Kevin Purdy

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