Watch Mave (IG: mavemadeit) bring back the Y2K aesthetic by using the FixHub Smart Soldering Iron to build a custom point-and-shoot camera!

Do you have any tech from the early 2000s that needs repairing?

Apple says it supports competition, privacy, and repair. AirPods say “not for you.” From EU feature lockouts to batteries you can’t replace, we unpack Apple’s most disposable design at the link below.

https://www.ifixit.com/News/115572/apple-airpods-and-malicious-compliance
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Do you remember this candy from the 90s?

BMW’s latest “innovation” isn’t about performance or safety. It’s a logo-shaped screw designed to keep owners out of their own cars. We dug into the patent, the intent behind it, and why Adafruit is already working on a custom bit to undo BMW’s attempt to block repair. Learn more at the link below.

http://ifixit.com/News/115528/bmws-newest-innovation-is-a-logo-shaped-middle-finger-to-right-to-repair
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We broke the 'tamper-proof' AirTag 2 speakers

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QLK6ixQpQsQ
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The qualities and capabilities of the IBM PC helped spawn the cloned PC industry.
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The IBM PC’s open-architecture design didn’t just make repairs easy—it set the standard for every PC that followed. Its modular layout laid the groundwork for the motherboard form factors and expansion slots we still use today.
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@paneerakbari Hello! Sorry for the late reply, it took us a bit to track down the issue.
We replaced the password reset options with a One Time Passcode (OTP). The OTP email, sent via SendGrid, is currently being blocked by Microsoft. We're working on a workaround, and will keep you posted once it's resolved.
Sorry for the inconvenience, and thank you for bringing this to our attention.

After you sold out our first release, our repair kits with Team Repair are back in stock! They're perfect for learning the basics of repair and teaching valuable skills to the little (or not so little) ones in your life. They're already going quick, so get yours now at the link below.

https://www.ifixit.com/products/team-repair-diy-retro-games-console-kit
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Learn to fix what others call unfixable! Our Pro Repair Academy covers all aspects of microsoldering, microscope fundamentals, electrical theory, schematics, board diagnostics, and more. If you're looking to level up your repair skills, click the link below and sign up now.

https://www.ifixit.com/News/109587/become-a-master-of-microsoldering-and-board-repair-with-ifixit-and-the-repair-academy-in-chattanooga
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If you buy it, you should have the right to fix it!

https://www.repair.org/
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Americans threw away 5.7 disposable vapes (or e-cigarettes) per second in 2023. Here's a look inside one:

https://pirg.org/edfund/resources/vape-waste-the-environmental-harms-of-disposable-vapes/

Real repair skills don’t come from shortcuts. They come from time at the bench, understanding why failures happen, and learning how to fix them properly. That’s what this microsoldering course is built around. The class is capped at 12 members so sign up now!

https://ifix.gd/45n6Sz7
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The Open-Source Blender Big Brands Don’t Want

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wgcqzUazXdw
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@davep That'd work! We have a guide for replacing the entire upper case on that model: https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/MacBook+Air+13%E2%80%9D+Retina+Display+Late+2018+Upper+Case+Replacement/135510

Since that particular listing includes extra components (like the antenna bar), you'll have to remove some to install components like the logic board. Be careful not to strip any of the tiny screws.
Thankfully, you can skip transferring the battery, since that upper case already includes one. We wouldn't recommend transferring it regardless, since they're easy to deform during removal.

The IMSAI 8080 was one of the first microcomputers, but what could you do with it? In its base configuration—not a lot! But a huge industry of S-100 card makers let you connect this computer to printers, color TVs, even a digital camera!
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@davep If you're not sure what keyboard mechanism it has, here's a list of every model with a butterfly keyboard: https://web.archive.org/web/20230617062805/https://support.apple.com/keyboard-service-program-for-mac-notebooks

Here's a service manual for those, which uses a custom tool for the procedure: https://www.ifixit.com/Document/41578/A1706-Keycap-Replacement.pdf
Thankfully, that custom tool is basically a stick with some adhesive on the end, so you should be able to make your own. We wouldn't recommend using a spudger to pry up butterfly keys, since their switch mechanism is easy to damage and difficult to replace.

@webhat @davep If it's a model with Apple Silicon, Apple has an updated resource for those: https://support.apple.com/en-us/101268

@webhat @davep We'd recommend this method, since most of the keys are in the same spot between the two layouts.
Depending on the keyboard (butterfly vs scissor switches), the process of removing and reinstalling the keys without damage can be tricky, but definitely doable. Scissor switches are much easier to work with.
Here's a page that explains the process for the scissor switches: https://www.ifixit.com/Document/32559/Keycap-Replacement.pdf
Thankfully, you don't need to move any stabilized keys, so it should be pretty simple.

The Intel 8080 processor finally combined enough core computing functions onto a single chip to allow for significant reduction in computer size, kicking off the race for the personal computer.
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