Apple Mobile Apple's self-service repair kit is one expensive monstrosity It doesn't make any sense at all By Isaiah Mayersen, May 22, 2022, 2:26 PM 49 comments
Apple Apple rolls out self-repair service in the US, but overall costs are as much or more than paying a pro DIYers can save a few bucks if they recycle and have their own tools, but tool rental makes the program pointless By Cal Jeffrey, April 27, 2022, 12:40 PM 10 comments
Gaming Hardware One Nintendo Switch Joy-Con repair center was constantly overwhelmed Thousands of Joy-Cons repaired every week By Daniel Sims, April 22, 2022, 4:06 PM 8 comments
Electronics Mobile Samsung Galaxy phone and tab users in the US will soon be able to perform self-repairs Partnership with iFixit will see the program launching in summer By Humza Aamir, April 1, 2022, 6:57 AM
Tech Culture Apple iPhones reported as missing will no longer be repaired by Apple technicians New policy tightens the noose around stolen iPhones By Humza Aamir, March 30, 2022, 7:23 AM
Apple Hardware Teardown reveals Mac Studio's storage is not upgradeable Replaceable, yes, but good luck finding a replacement part By Adrian Potoroaca, March 24, 2022, 4:37 PM 11 comments
Google Hardware Google promotes Chromebook repair program for schools Schools can repair them faster, teach valuable skills to students and reduce e-waste By Joao Silva, February 4, 2022, 1:57 PM 8 comments
Microsoft Hardware Microsoft partners with iFixit to make Surface devices easier to repair Collaboration sees iFixit manufacture Microsoft-designed repair tools for the Surface line By Humza Aamir, December 14, 2021, 8:13 AM 8 comments
Apple Software Upcoming iOS update adds a detailed repair history to Settings Users can see when parts were replaced and if the repair shop used genuine Apple components By Cal Jeffrey, December 9, 2021, 3:01 PM
Apple Apple will begin allowing DIY iPhone repairs in 2022 Parts, tools, and manuals will only be available through Apple, but it's better than nothing By Cal Jeffrey, November 17, 2021, 2:43 PM 8 comments
Mobile Apple iFixit confirms iPhone 13 display swaps render Face ID unusable The only known workaround is something many independent repair shops can't do By Adrian Potoroaca, November 5, 2021, 10:47 AM 17 comments
Hardware Apple 2021 MacBook Pro teardown reveals higher modularity, keyboard still difficult to replace Better, faster, stronger, easier to repair By Adrian Potoroaca, October 27, 2021, 7:05 AM
Apple Mobile Man sues Apple for $1,383 over refusal to repair an iPhone 12 that was under warranty And for allegedly damaging the device By Rob Thubron, October 25, 2021, 7:55 AM 13 comments
Apple Electronics Apple is extending the AirPods Pro free repair program to three years The free repair program was announced back in October 2020 to deal with crackling, static and ANC issues By Joao Silva, October 14, 2021, 10:02 AM
Apple Mobile Replacing your iPhone 13 display will render Face ID unusable, unless Apple does it Apple deals another blow to independent repair shops By Adrian Potoroaca, September 27, 2021, 6:49 AM 16 comments
Mobile T-Mobile stores will offer same-day smartphone repairs starting November 1 In-store, same-day mobile device repair is coming to T-Mobile stores By Shawn Knight, September 16, 2021, 2:16 PM
Mobile Hardware Apple announces service program to fix iPhone 12 sound issues Making sure the iPhone can, you know, phone By Matthew Lee, August 29, 2021, 11:15 AM
Apple Apple paid Oregon woman millions after technicians used her iPhone to post explicit images and video The 21-year-old student got a nasty shock after sending her iPhone away for repairs By Rob Thubron, June 8, 2021, 7:47 AM 20 comments
Hardware Electronics The Framework Laptop is the latest attempt at a true modular laptop You can even choose your ports when it starts shipping later this year By Adrian Potoroaca, February 26, 2021, 2:18 PM 27 comments
Mobile Health care workers are eligible for free phone repairs from Samsung and Google At fault or no fault, in or out of warranty, it doesn't matter, but only one fix per person By Cal Jeffrey, April 24, 2020, 1:52 PM
Apple Apple has quietly launched an in-home repair program for iPhones As long as you live in one of five US cities By Cal Jeffrey, February 3, 2020, 4:34 PM
Gaming Nintendo to end Wii repair requests in two months After March, you will have to DIY or go with a third-party for repairs, if you can find the parts, that is By Cal Jeffrey, January 27, 2020, 1:51 PM 7 comments
Mobile Sprint will fix your Samsung Galaxy's cracked screen for $49 No matter what carrier you have By Cohen Coberly, January 24, 2020, 8:36 AM
Electronics Apple Apple will expand access to genuine iPhone parts for independent repair shops in the US The company will expand the program to other countries in the near future By Adrian Potoroaca, August 29, 2019, 1:10 PM
Apple Apple will repair faulty logic boards on 2018 MacBook Airs free of charge The issue is reportedly related to power By Shawn Knight, July 1, 2019, 1:23 PM