Suri: “We care about the planet.” Also Suri: Glues the battery in. Reminder: if it’s glued shut, it’s not repairable. If it’s not repairable, it’s not sustainable. Full article: — #repair #sustainability #ewaste
Can you spot the antennas in this Xbox controller? If not, we’ve got a guide for you! Part 3 of our “How to Read CT Scans” blog series with @npub1jspu...ggr4 and @npub1zuwg...4emf is up on ! 🧵 image
Google is ending support for 1st and 2nd gen Nest thermostats this October. They’ll still function—but without updates or cloud features, they could become security risks. Software shouldn’t decide when your hardware dies. — #iFixit #NestShutdown #RightToRepair #PlannedObsolescence
Ever wondered what a lightsaber's innards look like? Check out our Jedi-approved teardown to find out: May the 4th be with you! — #iFixit #MayThe4th #teardown
We’re expanding our partnership with HP by launching full support for the HP EliteBook 840 and 845 series G7, G8, and G9, and the 840 Aero G8. That means free #repair guides, genuine parts, and quality tools for common repairs, such as battery and SSD replacements. http://ifixit.com/HP
Shout-out to the marketing ‘expert’ who mailed us a electronic, battery-powered, LCD-equipped greeting card to demonstrate their innovative approach to ignoring the #ewaste crisis. We’ll be sure to reach out if we need help shipping rib-eye steaks and leather handbags to PETA.
What can wire strippers do, besides strip wire? Let's ask Bill! #iFixit #DIY #repair
Happy National Telephone Day! Instead of continually chasing upgrades, what if we kept our smartphones for 5 years? How about 10? That’s the mission we’re on with Back Market: 🛠️ Fix it. ♻️ Pass it on. 📵 Say no to planned obsolescence. Because the most sustainable phone is the one you already own. Read more about our 10-year phone mission here: — #RightToRepair #PhoneRepair #SustainableTech #iFixit image
A cracked phone screen doesn't mean you need a new phone! Instead, choose #repair or refurbishment—it's better for your wallet, and the planet. Repairing will refresh your device, but when you do replace it, remember to trade it in to somewhere like Back Market. Instead of ending up in a landfill, it'll find a new home in someone else's pocket (and put some money in yours!). This enables phones to stay in use for 10 years, saving cost and energy. Learn more on our blog: