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
Apple updates warranty coverage to exclude hairline cracks in iPhone and Apple Watch displays
It's no longer classed a display defect
WTF?! Apple claims it focuses on making products that are less likely to break rather than on making them easier to repair. That statement's unlikely to comfort anyone with a hairline crack in their iPhone or Apple Watch, which is no longer covered under the company's standard warranty.
Asus issues apology, promises changes after RMA and repair cost outrage
Sorry for the "confusion and frustration"
A hot potato: Asus has not had a good week, to say the least. The Taiwanese gaming giant experienced a PR black eye after its RMA process was highlighted by YouTube channel Gamers Nexus, leading to customers sharing stories of their own bad experiences. Now, Asus has issued a public apology for the "confusion and frustration."
Repair shop reports receiving 200 melted RTX 4090s per month, up from last year
Users have complained about burned power connectors since late 2022
Do it while it's hot: Liquid metal damage successfully repaired on a GeForce RTX 3090
Most people should stick to thermal paste
The Vision Pro could be Apple's most unrepairable product yet, software locks included
Even more difficult to repair than the average iPhone or Mac
Lenovo teams up with iFixit for its refreshed ThinkPads to boost repairability
They're also a lot easier to upgrade
EU right-to-repair regulations: manufacturers would be liable for 12 months after repairs
Also seeking to punish third-party lockouts
Apple Vision Pro teardown investigates the EyeSight Display
Easily replaceable battery and speakers, software-locked prescription lens
Samsung adds TVs, soundbars, and more smartphones to its self-repair program
The program was launched back in August 2022
Google voices support for Oregon's proposed right-to-repair law
The R2R movement continues to flip its biggest opponents