Teardown reveals three theories for why iPhone Duo's screens keep cracking
iFixit did CT scans, 3D modeling, and breakage patterns that point to a hinge bar that may not fully retract
Think the iPhone Duo is expensive? Wait until you see how much Apple charges to repair it
With repair bills reaching $1,499, skipping AppleCare could prove painfully expensive
Fairphone 6+ reviews: a repairability champion, but $650 is a tough sell
Now available in the US, the Fairphone 6+ stands out with its replaceable battery, microSD slot, 5-year warranty, and software support through 2033. That longevity comes at a price, though: at $650, reviewers note that its cameras, performance, and water resistance fall short of what similarly priced phones typically offer.
iPhone 18 Pro teardown highlights mechanical camera aperture and a major thermal redesign
For most, it's best to leave major repair jobs to the experts
Apple's new hardware chief says seeing screen protectors used on iPhones makes his "skin crawl"
Tom Marieb argues Ceramic Shield 2 offers 3x the scratch resistance of previous generations
Big quote: Tom Marieb has a visceral reaction when he sees an iPhone owner put on a screen protector. "Personally, when I see someone put a screen protector on their iPhone, it makes my skin crawl, because we work so hard to make beautiful front screens," he told TechRadar. The remark from Apple's new vice president of hardware engineering reflects the company's confidence in Ceramic Shield 2, its latest display material.
Best Buy removes 32GB RAM worth $600 to "repair" customer's 64GB gaming laptop
The laptop allegedly only supports up to 32GB of memory
Fairphone brings its $649 repairable Gen 6+ smartphone to the US
The phone earned a perfect 10/10 repairability score from iFixit
Logitech to ship mice with replaceable batteries in Europe only, following Nintendo
Logitech thinks less repairability is good, actually
In brief: EU regulations will soon require more devices to feature replaceable batteries, prompting some manufacturers to comply in advance. However, tech companies are adopting new repairability standards only where required by law, with Logitech arguing that limiting repairability is in users' best interests.
Repair shops are booming during heatwaves as people keep putting phones in fridges
Social media cooling tips are leaving phones with moisture damage
Facepalm: The UK and Europe are going through an unprecedented heatwave right now. It's causing a lot of problems, including devices that keep overheating as temperatures soar. To try to cool them down, some Brits have been placing them in their fridges and freezers, but the only thing this results in is more work for repair shops.
Nintendo to ship Switch 2 with easier-to-replace batteries in Europe later this year
Nintendo will stop shipping the original Switch to Europe in 2027, just before its 10th anniversary
Repair shop discovers near-perfect fake RTX 4090 with laser-etched VRAM and GPU core
"The best scam I've ever seen"
Apple and Samsung named the least repairable phone brands in new report
Apple also lands last in the laptop rankings
In brief: Samsung and Apple continue to lead the pack when it comes to global smartphone sales, but the tech giants are at the bottom in the area of phone repairability. Samsung fared slightly better than its rival with a score of D (E being the lowest), while Cupertino managed a D-.
MacBook Neo teardown reveals Apple's most repair-friendly laptop in years
Apple's new budget laptop replaces glued batteries and bundled components with screws, modular parts, and lower repair pricing
Repair shop calls Nvidia's RTX 5090 Founders Edition a disaster in design
"The old-style GPUs worked just fine - why change something that didn't need changing?"
Facepalm: Owning an RTX 5090 might be some gamers' dream, but it could turn into a nightmare: a famed repair specialist has branded the design of the Founders Edition consumer Blackwell card one of the worst in the history of GPUs.
New teardown reveals the Xbox Ally X is built for repairability - if parts actually ship
Battery and SSD could be user-replaceable, potential for Hall-effect sticks
China sees surge in Nvidia AI chip repair businesses despite export bans
Companies are making a fortune in an industry that shouldn't exist
Nintendo Switch 2 teardown reveals Nvidia Tegra T239 chip, raises repairability concerns
Early hardware, performance, and HDR reports
Tesla sued for allegedly faking odometer readings to avoid warranty repairs
It's not the first time someone has made this claim
A hot potato: Tesla is being sued over allegations it alters the odometers of customers' cars. According to the lawsuit, the automaker does this to increase the money it makes on repairs, avoid warranty obligations, and force customers to purchase warranty extensions early.
Enthusiast restores two Sound Blaster 16 cards documenting the challenges of vintage hardware repair
The demonstration showcases the enduring appeal of classic PC hardware repair for tech enthusiasts
Repairing your Xbox just got a whole lot easier, thanks to Microsoft's new DIY program
A step in the right direction
Apple M1 iMac users report permanent display problem emerging after warranty ends
Bad news for those without AppleCare+ coverage
iFixit reinvents the soldering iron with portable, battery-powered FixHub
Old school meets new school
World's first "MRI for cars" launched in Hawaii for diagnosing vehicles
No room for service centers to fabricate issues and overcharge
FTC warns PC manufacturers Asrock, Zotac, and Gigabyte that consumers have the right to repair
Those stickers that say "warranty void if removed" are illegal