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Framework vs MacBook: The Gap Just Got Smaller

We know repair isn't always easy, but we believe it should always be an option. From circuit boards to musical instruments, nothing is off the table when you've got the right tools. Watch our friend Emerson (IG: tryingtoguitar) rewind this old Stratocaster pickup with some math, a little elbow grease, and some help from our FixHub Soldering Station.

Nintendo's original Virtual Boy may be a relic of the past, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't still be able to power one on and play it today. Watch Ryan (IG: ryansrepairslk) freshen theirs up using our Pro Tech Go and FixHub kits.

Some repairs may take more time than others, but that feeling you get when it's done is totally worth all the blood, sweat, tears, and extra solder. Watch our friend Emerson (IG: tryingtoguitar) bring this 60-year-old guitar to the present day with the help of our FixHub soldering iron.

Join me and @donttrythis for the next hour exploring the world of repair. Let's talk about what we can fix and what we can't.

If your soldering technique includes holding your breath and leaning sideways, we have a project for you. That wispy smoke coming off your iron is vaporized rosin flux, which irritates your eyes and lungs and isn't something you want to be breathing for years. Our DIY fume extractor pulls it into an activated carbon filter instead, and it's built from a cardboard box, a spare 12V computer fan, a few zip ties, a switch, and a 9V battery. Bonus: it's a soldering project that makes all your future soldering projects safer. Very tidy. — #iFixit #RightToRepair

Our next Pro Repair Academy course kicks off September 21 and lasts through October 3. From precision soldering training to lectures on board diagnostics, this is where you can find expert-level training to level up your own repair game.

We’re at @OpenSauceLive! Come say hi :)

Replaceable batteries are not a fantasy, companies just needed a legal shove. EU rules are already pushing Nintendo and Amazon toward more repairable devices, from Switch hardware with replaceable batteries to signs of Kindle battery replacement kits and guides. That does not mean the fight is over. Parts pairing, regional lockouts, and loopholes are still very real. But every replaceable battery is one more crack in the throwaway tech model. Learn more at the link below. — #iFixit #RightToRepair

It's always fun to take a trip down memory lane, but the passage of time can be hard on those older gaming devices. Whether they've been sitting in the basement, attic, or right next to your modern hardware, we believe nothing should stop you from being able to power-on your retro consoles. Watch our friend @SuperLevelZ give this Sega Genesis an extra life.

Valve has reached out and is sending us a new batch of Steam Deck LCD batteries! iFixit will move heaven and earth to keep supporting these handhelds.

@SteamDeckHQ Valve is sending us a new batch of batteries, and we'll be working to keep them in stock going forward.

We are working with Valve to secure additional supply for Steam Deck LCD parts. We're committed to providing a stable supply of parts for the Steam Deck. theverge.com/games/966106/v…

ASUS Gave This Laptop a 10/10 Repairability Score. We Disagree.

For more than a decade, farmers have been fighting for the right to fix the machines they own. Now, the FTC settlement with John Deere marks a massive win! Deere must give farmers and independent repair shops access to the same repair software, diagnostics, manuals, and repair capabilities it provides to authorized dealers. This is what Right to Repair looks like when it moves from principle to enforcement. The work is not over, but this is a very big step. Learn more at the link below. — #iFixit #RightToRepair