iFixit

A listener wants to put a number on his spudger's tip thickness. Turns out that's a real metrology problem.

Why phone repair benches resist order, and the trays, lights, and magnification that fix it.

Can a screwdriver be magnetized forever, or does the magnetism wear out? A deep dive into magnetizer blocks, coils, and demagnetization.

Your trackpad surface works but the clicks don't? That's not a trackpad failure — it's a swollen battery pushing the click plate out of reach.

A dead arrow key and a jammed trackpad on a two-year-old ThinkPad E15 might be one problem, not three.

A dead Dremel sparks a deep dive into teardowns as a documentation discipline — and why board-level knowledge matters more than ever.

A $50 tool, a 90-minute drive, and a warranty that costs more than the item. How macro PCB photography and public documentation make repair possible.

From John Deere tractors to iPhone batteries — the real history, genuine commitments, and where repair advocates overreach.

Think unplugging a monitor makes it safe to open? Think again. Learn the professional secrets to prying cases and avoiding lethal shocks.

Can laptops ever be as modular as desktops? Explore how Framework is fighting planned obsolescence with swappable parts and open designs.

From tiny laptop screws to industrial rivnuts, discover why the smallest components are often the biggest hurdles in any DIY project.

Tired of stripped screws and static shocks? Learn how professional-grade tools like Wiha and Wera can save your high-end PC components.