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The Pixel Buds 2a teardown gave us whiplash.

It's a tale of two products. One half looks like the team ran out of time and reached for the glue. The other is like someone said “what if we made it actually repairable” and then did exactly that. Read our analysis at the link below.

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A close-up of a person opening a white charging case containing light purple wireless earbuds. The inner pod assembly is partially lifted out of the shell, exposing its hinge area and internal plastic housing. A close-up of a person disassembling a light purple Google Pixel Buds charging case. The bottom module is pulled away, revealing the internal battery labeled “Google” with a QR code. The upper white shell and internal plastic clips are visible. A fully disassembled pair of light purple Google Pixel Buds and their charging case are laid out on a white surface. All internal components are separated, including the earbuds split into shells and drivers, tiny screws, silicone ear tips, coin-cell-style batteries, the main case battery labeled “Google,” the charging case’s outer shells, buttons, internal plastic frames, springs, gaskets, and a small circuit board.
November 25, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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We pulled apart the iPhone Air expecting to admire its thinness. We did not expect to find a conspiracy theory involving crop circles.

We spoke with manufacturing experts and reviewed Apple’s disclosures. Read about why it matters for carbon reduction and supply stability below.

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Close-up microscope image showing a repeating grid of circular, cell-like structures with dark outlines. The pattern appears organic and uniform, with slight variations in shape and shading. The word “Evident” is visible in the lower right corner alongside a 50 μm scale marker.
November 24, 2025 at 7:20 PM
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Some soldering stations stay on your desk. This one goes wherever you do. The FixHub Soldering Toolkit is portable workshop you need. Whether you've crashed your drone in a field or are working on a backyard project, you’re covered. Get yours now at the link below!

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A holiday-themed layout displays the iFixit FixHub soldering toolkit and accessories on a blue background. The spread includes a black tool roll, soldering iron, cables, wire cutters, a brass tip cleaner, a spool of solder wire, soldering accessories, and the FixHub power unit. Wrapped silver gift boxes with blue and black ribbons are arranged around the tools. A person wearing safety glasses stands at a workbench, using a soldering iron on a small circuit board. An open iFixit tool roll with blue-handled tools sits on the table nearby, and a black soldering station is connected to the iron. The workspace has warm lighting and a wall decorated with colorful prints and patterns. Close-up of hands using an iFixit soldering iron to work on a white mechanical keyboard circuit board. An iFixit brass tip cleaner and an open tool roll with blue-handled tools sit on the wooden workbench in the background.
November 20, 2025 at 3:29 PM
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JerryRig Toolkits are shipping out now, loaded with every bit and driver you need to dive into your next teardown. Snag one and stop doomscrolling replacement options.

Huge thanks to the iFixit shipping team that makes this all possible!

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A person in a warehouse crouches behind a cart filled with neatly organized boxes of the Jerry Rig Everything Base Toolkit. They’re smiling and holding up two peace signs. Shelves in the background are stocked with more cardboard product boxes and shipping supplies. A metal rolling cart in a warehouse is filled with white cardboard bins holding neatly stacked Jerry Rig Everything Base Toolkit boxes. The cart has three shelves packed with the small brown toolkits, and additional product boxes and pallets are visible in the background. A cardboard shipping box with the printed message “You got this.” is being packed with Jerry Rig Everything toolkits. A hand places a boxed 32-bit Base Toolkit into the box, which already contains a smaller Expansion Pack. The box sits on a blue gridded work surface. Rows of white cardboard bins on a metal shelving cart display neatly arranged Jerry Rig Everything Base Toolkit boxes and smaller Expansion Pack boxes. The toolkits are stacked in an orderly layout in a warehouse setting.
November 19, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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New tech is exciting, but constant upgrading comes with a cost. The most sustainable device is the one you already own. Repair it, maintain it, and keep it running longer.

Before you do your Black Friday shopping, watch Buy Now! on @netflix.com and learn more about the overconsumption problem.
November 19, 2025 at 3:36 PM
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What’s inside a disposable vape? A surprisingly good lithium battery… and a whole lot of waste.

2ndChanceMND decided that was nonsense. They’re cracking open vapes and turning them into battery packs powering anything from power tools to e-bikes. Learn more at the link below.

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Two people stand behind a vape battery recycling booth with a bright green tablecloth that reads “Recycling Provided by Second Chance Material & Design.” On the left, a bin is labeled “Vape battery recycling” with “Do not dispose batteries” and “Insert here,” and a card with a QR code shows the number “5304.” A handwritten note on the table reads, “Give us your old vapes! We’ll take them and take them apart so we can reuse all the parts. Ask us for more info! Thank you!” Tools, 3D‑printed objects, and small devices cover the table, and a screen behind them displays the words “That’s where we come in.” Two small electronic devices sit on a wooden workbench: a black vape-style device with a screen and buttons, and a larger 3D-printed multicolor component mounted on a white base. Behind them are a box of nitrile gloves, wires, and a large bag filled with discarded circuit boards. A black bicycle with thick off-road tires is parked in a workshop area. A large white 3D-printed component is mounted to the bike’s downtube, partially covering the battery or motor housing. Tool cabinets, stands, and various garage items are visible in the background.
November 18, 2025 at 3:21 PM
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Some people carry snacks. Some carry chargers. Fixers carry the Pro Tech Go.

It fits anywhere, from your backpack to your back pocket. Inside, you get the precision bits and tools you need for quick repairs on any tech that fails when you least expect it.

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A black fold-out toolkit is open against a solid blue backdrop, revealing organized slots holding tweezers, pry tools, a screwdriver, and a set of precision bits. Silver gift boxes wrapped with blue and black ribbons surround the kit, suggesting it is ready to be gifted. Hands are using an iFixit precision screwdriver to repair a flipped-over remote-controlled car on a weathered wooden table outdoors. Nearby, an open tool kit holds screw bits and tweezers, and a black remote control unit rests beside the car. Hands are using a black iFixit screwdriver to repair an upside‑down remote‑controlled car on a weathered wooden table outdoors. The car’s body shell is removed and placed nearby, and an iFixit tool roll lies open below, showing tweezers, bits, and a suction handle. A black remote controller is also visible on the table.
November 17, 2025 at 3:22 PM
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Can Google Shake up the Earbud Market? | Pixel Buds 2a Teardown

Full Teardown: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q79a...
November 14, 2025 at 8:19 PM
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Think our tools are just for fixing gadgets? Think again. We asked iFixiters and friends to show us the ways they use our tools ✨beyond✨ electronics repair. Swipe to get inspired. #iFixit #repair
The graphic features bold text reading “WHAT ELSE CAN YOUR IFIXIT TOOLS DO?” with “ELSE” in blue and the rest in black. Surrounding the text are various iFixit tools: a black air blower with a metal tip, a black screwdriver with a textured handle and blue cap labeled “iFixit,” a slender black spudger, a jimmy pry tool with “iFixit” printed on its handle, a round suction cup lifter with a blue handle, and another slim pry tool. A worn blue skateboard rests on a marble windowsill with its trucks removed, alongside a black case labeled “iFixit” containing a Mako driver kit and a blue-handled screwdriver. At the bottom, a caption reads, “Grab a Mako driver kit to fix your skateboard.” A hand holds a black dust blower over a sketchbook page with a pencil drawing of a cat. Eraser shavings are scattered across the page, and a white eraser sits nearby. A blue banner at the bottom reads: “Say goodbye to eraser shavings with a dust blower.” A black smartphone rests horizontally on a wooden surface, propped up at an angle by a blue suction handle attached to its back. At the bottom of the image, white text on a blue band reads, “Prop up your phone with a suction handle.”
November 13, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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Meet your new everyday problem-solver: the Essential Electronics Toolkit. It has everything for fixing the stuff you really use.

Every bit and handle is crafted for a perfect fit. They're backed by our lifetime warranty and built for repairs both big and small.

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A neatly arranged iFixit toolkit sits in a foam insert showing screwdrivers, pry tools, and bits, surrounded by silver gift boxes wrapped with blue and black ribbons on a matching blue background. A person sits on a beige couch in a cozy living room, using a blue-handled iFixit tool to repair an electronic device on a coffee table. A MacBook laptop and assorted repair tools are spread out on the table, and a Christmas tree with lights glows softly in the background. In a cozy living room with a lit Christmas tree, one person stands and leans over to show a smartphone to another person sitting on a sofa. A laptop and repair tools are spread across the coffee table in front of them.
November 11, 2025 at 3:47 PM
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Still have your Game Boy Advance or SP? We’ve got guides to bring them back to life. From battery swaps to screen replacements, our guides help you revive the handhelds that defined portable gaming. Check them out at the links below!

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Close-up of a disassembled blue Game Boy Advance SP with the screen and motherboard carefully separated, showing the internal circuit components and ribbon cable connection. Close-up view of a Game Boy Advance SP circuit board as someone uses a black spudger to pry the connector for the ribbon cable attaching the motherboard to the blue screen assembly. A hand lifts the detached screen assembly of a Game Boy Advance SP, showing its ribbon cable dangling above the empty blue front casing of the handheld console.
November 10, 2025 at 3:32 PM
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What's this strange knob next to my sink...and why is it leaking water? Let's ask Bill!
November 10, 2025 at 9:54 AM
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Got something broken? We’ve got a guide for that.

From phones and laptops to vacuums and game consoles, our free repair guides walk you through every step with easy-to-follow photos and instructions. Check them out at the link below and tag us in pics of your recent fixes!

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A person holds a tablet open to iFixit’s Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Repair guide while sitting at a wooden table covered with repair tools, a soldering station, and small screwdrivers. Close-up of someone using an iFixit soldering iron to repair a power cable on a wooden workbench surrounded by repair tools, a heat gun, and a tablet displaying repair instructions.
November 6, 2025 at 6:45 PM
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We call it the Narwhal because it’s uniquely pointed — just like your focus when you’re deep in a repair. Smooth torque, magnetic charm, and no fishy business. Hook one now before they swim off the shelf.

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An up-close photo of someone holding iFixit's Narwhal 6-in-1 driver tool in their right hand. A photo of iFixit's Narwhal 6-in-1 driver tool disassembled and laying on a wooden desk.
November 4, 2025 at 3:27 PM
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We Tore Down the iPad Pro M5… and Found a Repair Paradox

Full video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=KOld...
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November 3, 2025 at 3:23 PM
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Forget the iPhone 17 teardown—this one’s gourd-geous. We cracked open a retro classic: the orange pumpkin.

Inside we found modular design, biodegradable materials, and simple repairability. After a quick cleaning and a few precision cuts, we had ourselves a working iFixit Jack-o-Lantern.
A bright orange pumpkin on a white background with the text “Pumpkin Teardown” above the iFixit logo. A person uses an iFixit tool to cut around the top of a pumpkin, preparing to remove the stem. A pumpkin with the iFixit logo carved into it sits on a table as someone drills small holes for detail. The completed iFixit jack-o’-lantern sits open with its top removed, surrounded by pumpkin seeds and pulp.
October 31, 2025 at 8:35 PM
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Curious how the Meta Ray-Ban glasses' display works? Thanks to our friends @lumafield.bsky.social we're able to take a look under the hood. Let us know what else you'd like us to CT scan!

Full blog: www.ifixit.com/News/113543/...
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October 30, 2025 at 8:29 PM
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Apple’s Subtle Step Forward in Repairability | M5 MacBook Pro Teardown

Full video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=1PXc...
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October 29, 2025 at 2:53 PM
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Repair is officially in stock. We’ve teamed up with Micro Center to make repair more visible and accessible than ever.

- iFixit Toolkits and parts now available in Micro Center stores.
- Free in-store repair consultations.
- Pros using iFixit tools for every fix.

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Inside a Micro Center store, the “Knowledge Bar” area features clean white counters, stools, and computer repair stations beneath a large blue sign that reads “Knowledge Bar: Computer Repair, Build and Support.”
October 24, 2025 at 4:58 PM
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Meta’s AR glasses beam a full-color display through their lenses using waveguides and mirrors. It’s brilliant, it’s futuristic—and it’s glued shut. Wearables could replace our phones, but they should age as well as our favorite glasses. Read our full breakdown here:

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A photo of someone tearing down the components of Meta's AR glasses and pointing a green laser at one of the lenses. A photo of a green laser piercing the lens of Meta's AR glasses and revealing their internal structure.
October 22, 2025 at 2:43 PM
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New device season again? Cool. But before you buy, ask yourself: do you need a new device, or just a repair? Skip the upgrade and keep your tech alive.

The iFixit Answers Forum is full of people ready to help you fix what you’ve already got. Check it out at the link below.

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A screenshot of questions and answers about devices like the Nintendo 3DS XL, Sony PSP 3000, and Steam Deck on the iFixit Answers Forum.
October 21, 2025 at 2:33 PM
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This isn’t your average classroom. Step behind the scenes of our microsoldering school, where every “oops” becomes an “aha” under the microscope. Learn more about the course at the link below.

Full blog: www.ifixit.com/News/109587/...
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Two people work at a repair bench equipped with microscopes, soldering irons, and iFixit tools. A laptop screen shows a magnified circuit board as they troubleshoot a device. Students in a microsoldering workshop focus on circuit boards under microscopes, surrounded by laptops, precision tools, and organized wall-mounted supplies. A man concentrates under a microscope while soldering a blue circuit board in a well-equipped repair lab with shelves of tools and materials behind him.
October 20, 2025 at 7:46 PM
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When your keyboard gives up, you grab a screwdriver and hit record. Just another fix around the office.
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October 20, 2025 at 3:57 PM
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A few days ago, we were at @backmarketofficial.bsky.social’s SoHo shop teaching people how to solder and helping them see how simple repair can be. Every new skill builds confidence, and each confident fixer makes the world a little more repairable.
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A crowded workshop table filled with people soldering and assembling small electronics during a hands-on repair event. Signs above read “DOWNGRADE NOW” and “LET’S END FAST TECH.” A focused participant uses an iFixit soldering iron to assemble a small LED circuit board at a community repair event, with bright yellow signs in the background promoting sustainable tech.
October 19, 2025 at 1:02 AM
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Today’s not just another day—it’s International Repair Day. A celebration of everyone who takes things apart, figures it out, and keeps the world running. From kitchen tables to repair shops to classrooms and beyond. Fixers everywhere are shaping a more sustainable, repairable future.
A smiling volunteer in a red plaid shirt uses an iFixit screwdriver to repair a red power drill at a Repair Café table. Two people work together to repair a small electronic device, using iFixit tools spread across the table beside a laptop and coffee mug. An older man wearing a cap focuses intently on fixing a chrome toaster at a Repair Café, with small screwdrivers and tools laid out on a blue mat.
October 18, 2025 at 5:59 PM