Washington just became the 6th state to pass an electronics Right to Repair law! A quarter of Americans are now covered by electronics repair laws. And they also passed a bill for powered wheelchairs! That’s a double win for repair, and a big blow to manufacturer control.

You broke your TV. Maybe it happened in a moment of rage. Maybe the screen just randomly went dark. The question now is—can you fix it yourself, or are you stuck buying a new one? Full video: — #iFixit #repair #RightToRepair #video

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:

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Suri claims its toothbrush is repairable—but not by you

Suri’s electric toothbrush is actually pretty great, but it’s let down by claims of repairability.

— #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

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iFixit: The Free Repair Manual

iFixit is a global community of people helping each other repair things. Let's fix the world, one device at a time. Troubleshoot with experts ...

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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:

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Lightsaber Teardown

No, we're not having delusions of grandeur—this is the weapon of a Jedi Knight. And we're dying to see how it works. Today, we tear dow...

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.