Notices by iFixit (ifixit@mastodon.social)

Conversations overheard in the iFixit office:

"The [REDACTED] is here."
*smells device*

"What does it smell like?"
The [REDACTED]? Smells like a new computer.

7/10 technical writers agree, the [REDACTED] does, in fact, smell like a new computer.

If your sprinkler head is damaged (maybe due to a renegade lawn mower…), get it fixed with this guide created by an iFixit EDU student!

This thread will get you started, but read the full guide before attempting a repair. 🧵
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#iFixit #DIY #repair

We’re covering the cost of one seat at Microsoldering School. No tuition. No catch. Just twelve days of intense, hands-on training with some of the best board repair experts in the world.

Think you've got what it takes? Fill out the form below to apply.
https://ifix.gd/3H5CIqI

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.

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: https://www.ifixit.com/News/109270/you-cant-even-replace-the-battery-in-the-green-suri-toothbrush
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#repair #sustainability #ewaste

From the outside, all kinds of AA batteries look about the same. But inside, they couldn’t be more different. From zinc & manganese dioxide, to nickel-metal hydride, to lithium-ion chemistry, a CT scanner lets us see the evolution of the AA.

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 @lumafield and @nostarch is up on https://iFixit.com! 🧵

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.
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#iFixit #NestShutdown #RightToRepair #PlannedObsolescence

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

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: https://www.ifixit.com/News/109306/fix-it-then-pass-it-on-ifixit-joins-forces-with-back-market

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#RightToRepair #PhoneRepair #SustainableTech #iFixit

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.

Apple’s Polishing Cloth hasn’t been updated in YEARS. They must be working on something big.

Hey Mastodon!

We're looking for passionate and curious fixers to join our Fixers Guild ambassador program. We want to collaborate with YOU on #repair and #RightToRepair content.

More ⬇️

As an ambassador, you’ll have the chance to:
🪛 Test and review iFixit products
📷 Create engaging content through videos, photos, and blogs
🌎 Advocate for the Right to Repair and sustainability
🧑🤝🧑 Connect with a community of fixers

Like fixing stuff and helping others learn? We want to hear from you! Head to https://iFixit.com/Ambassadors and fill out the application form.

#Tariffs will make almost every new piece of technology more expensive. That means repairing the devices you own will make even more sense than buying new.
However, replacement parts will also become more expensive. 🧵
#iFixit #repair

Yep, the Switch 2 Joy-Cons will probably still drift because Nintendo isn't using Hall effect sensors. So, if you were thinking about upgrading, it might make more sense to swap out the joysticks in your current Joy-Cons. It's easier than you might think—and a lot more affordable.

Check out our fix kit (and accompanying guide!): https://www.ifixit.com/products/nintendo-switch-joy-con-switch-lite-gulikit-hall-effect-joystick
#iFixit #repair #NintendoSwitch

This #WITDay, we're celebrating Martine Postma. She's the activist and former journalist who started the Repair Café movement.

“I wanted to do more than just write about it,” Postma says. “More and more people don’t feel good about our throw-away society and are ready for change. [They] don’t throw away because they want to, but because they don’t know what else to do.”

Read more: https://www.ifixit.com/News/33384/the-woman-behind-the-repair-cafe-movement

#iFixit #WomenInTech #repair

New tool! Meet the iFixit ESD-Safe Hammer.

We hear you: sometimes you need a little more oomph to finish your fix. So, we engineered the world’s first hammer designed for electronics repair. It's built with a non-conductive handle, ESD-safe head, and just enough heft to "persuade" stubborn components.

Perfect for:
🔋 Glued-in batteries
🪛 Stripped screws
🔌Soldered memory
💥 Stress relief

Now unavailable at iFixit.com.

#iFixit #FixWithForce #AprilFools

It's #WorldBackupDay! It's much easier to back up your data while you can than try to recover it when you can't.
We hope you take this opportunity to back up your important data, and back up that backup, too!

This Global #Recycling Day, let’s talk about our favorite way to reduce waste: repair!
Recycling is inefficient, complex, and time consuming. It should be the very last step in a long line of alternatives. While Reduce and Reuse are the best options, we think the missing R is Repair.
Here's why: https://www.ifixit.com/Right-to-Repair/Recycling
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#iFixit #GlobalRecyclingDay #RightToRepair