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Tearing Down the 2023 14″ MacBook Pro M2…with Apple’s Help

We spend a lot of time criticizing Apple for their anti-consumer practices like monopolizing its repair ecosystem with parts pairing, engaging in psychological obsolescence, and lying to congress—among many examples…

January 27, 2023

by Shahram Mokhtari - iFixit

Roundups

Deere Hedges Bets on Repair with New Agreement

Every week there are too many developments in the world of repair for any mere mortal to keep track of; fortunately, the authors of the Fight to Repair newsletter, including…

January 20, 2023

by Jack Monahan - iFixit

Fixers

The Road to Civil Engineering Is Paved with Repair Intentions

Repair is everywhere, and so are iFixit Technical Writing Project (iTWP) alumni. Students in the iTWP are a diverse group from across the U.S. and around the world. Our previous…

January 19, 2023

by Sarah Westberg - iFixit

Right to Repair

How Parts Pairing Kills Independent Repair

The biggest threat to repair is no longer hostile hardware. Today, many independent repair shop owners are most worried about the trend in electronics manufacturing known as “parts pairing.” This…

January 17, 2023

by Lauren Greenlee - iFixit

Roundups

Parts Pairing Powers Planned Obsolescence, French Complaint Argues

Every week there are too many developments in the world of repair for any mere mortal to keep track of. Fortunately, Jack Monahan and Paul Roberts, authors of the Fight to…

January 14, 2023

by Jack Monahan - iFixit

Legislation

New York’s Right to Repair Bill: What Manufacturers and Consumers Need to Know

It’s been almost 50 years since the consumer protections afforded by the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, and 20 years since the founding of iFixit. We’ve been foretelling the Right to Repair…

January 12, 2023

by Sam Goldheart

Tech News

CES Worst in Show 2023: Portability, Privacy, and Pee Waste, Oh My

Every year, electronics manufacturers gather at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas to announce their new upcoming gizmos—and for the third time, iFixit has teamed up with our advocacy…

January 11, 2023

by Shahram Mokhtari - iFixit

Right to Repair

Deere Promised Farmers the Right to Repair. Can We Trust Them?

After nearly a decade fighting Right to Repair laws around the United States, John Deere just made their biggest concession yet: They promised farmers that they’ll provide the documentation and…

January 10, 2023

by Elizabeth Chamberlain

Contests

Repair Hero of the Year Contest!

Start the year by helping the planet and spending quality time with fellow fixers. Take your Repair Pledge and get fixing for a chance to win the grand prize!

January 1, 2023

by Kris Rodriguez

iFixit

iFixit Wrapped: 2022 in Review

The year is wrapping up and the time for celebration is here. Kick up your feet, put off the to-fix list for a little longer, and take a moment to…

December 31, 2022

by Sam Goldheart

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