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Components for a DIY electronics fume extractor are arranged on a white background. The parts include a cooling fan, a foam filter, a cardboard enclosure with a repair-themed graphic, and a battery.
A technician works at a microsoldering bench while looking through a microscope at a circuit board. The workstation is equipped with a microscope, hot air rework station, soldering iron, flux, and precision tools, while other students work at nearby benches in the background.
Host walks around Open Sauce checking out all the cool inventions, projects, and makers,
A hand holds a Nintendo Switch 2 lithium-ion battery above the open handheld console during a battery replacement. The console's internal components are visible below.
The host disassembles a Sega Genesis game console that fails to power on. After further examination of the devices' board, the host fixes the console and loads up a game of Sonic the Hedgehog.
The host disassembles an ASUS ROG Flow Z13 laptop-tablet hybrid, examining the device's internal components and structure. During the teardown, they highlight how the device isn't as easily repairable as ASUS advertises.
A person kneels in front of a partially disassembled John Deere riding lawn mower inside a barn while making a repair with an iFixit precision screwdriver. A smartphone displaying repair instructions is propped up beside the engine, with tools, a bit set, and parts tray spread out on the floor nearby.
An iFixit driver rests on top of a furniture assembly instruction manual alongside screws, wall anchors, brackets, wooden dowels, and other hardware.
A person uses an iFixit screwdriver on a countertop coffee grinder while steadying the appliance with their other hand. A bit driver, cleaning brush, microfiber cloth, and repair tools rest on the table nearby.
large blue sign promoting right to repair and not making disposable products
Promotional graphic for the iFixit Megalodon Bit Set. An iFixit Megalodon driver stands upright in the center, surrounded by a variety of long screwdriver bits displayed in wooden and black holders. Large white text reads “Megalodon Bit Set” against a blue sky background with scattered clouds
The host walks through the process of reattaching a guitar neck to its body and demonstrates the best way to drill into the instrument without stripping the screw holes.
A repair instructor stands in front of a large display showing an electronic circuit schematic while teaching a classroom of students. Attendees watch from their seats.
Promotional graphic featuring iFixit-branded blue packing tape stretched across a cardboard box. Bold text reads, “Upgrade Your Toolkit, Save 15% at iFixit,” alongside a “Shop the Sale” button.
The host disassembles an Oura Ring 5 device using a number of different tools including a heat gun, clamps, and tweezers. Once open, the host examines the internal components and construction of the ring while displaying the device's overall lack of repairability.
An adult and a child sit together at a kitchen counter while repairing a robot vacuum. The vacuum is partially disassembled, with its battery removed and replacement parts laid out nearby. Both are smiling and looking at each other as they work, highlighting repair as a shared learning experience across generations.
Promotional graphic advertising a sale on iFixit tools. Text reads, “Your Cart Wants Tools” and “Give it what it deserves: 15% off selected iFixit tools.” The image features two iFixit precision repair toolkits displayed open, showing organized screwdriver bits, tweezers, opening tools, and repair accessories on a blue background with the iFixit logo in the corner.
Extreme close-up of a soldering iron tip pressed against a portion of copper wick on a green circuit board.
Promotional graphic on a blue background advertising “15% Off Selected iFixit Tools.” Three iFixit-branded shipping boxes are stacked in the foreground, including one labeled “Together We Can Fix Anything.” Subheading reads, “Prime time to upgrade your toolkit.” The iFixit logo appears at the top.
Side-by-side exploded views of two smartphones laid out with their internal components separated and arranged for comparison. On the left, a gold-colored Trump Mobile T1 phone is shown with its components removed. On the right, an HTC U24 Pro smartphone is displayed with a nearly identical arrangement of internal parts. The image highlights the strong similarities between the two devices' construction and component layouts.
A short video of a Trump Phone and an HTC U24 Pro side-by-side inside a CT scanning machine.
The host diagnoses and disassembles a Nintendo 64 controller, repairing the device's joysticks using iFixit-branded tools.
The host disassembles a copy of Super Smash Bros. for the Nintendo 64. They diagnose the game cartridge and replace the battery while using an iFixit-branded driver.
Vertical video exploring Shenzhen’s Huaqiangbei electronics market, showing busy storefronts, repair technicians at work, shelves of phone parts and accessories, and close-up shots of counterfeit Apple-style products being examined and disassembled. The video highlights the global repair ecosystem and investigates what is really inside fake Apple devices.
Close-up of a worn soldering iron tip showing oxidation, discoloration, and pitting. A red box highlights the damaged section near the tip, illustrating signs of tip wear and the need for maintenance or replacement.
The host disassembles a Nintendo DSi handheld console, revealing one of the bumpers is not working. They use an iFixit-branded Pro Tech Toolkit to repair the device.
A person wearing clear safety glasses uses a soldering iron and solder wire to repair a laptop motherboard at a workbench. An iFixit FixHub portable soldering station sits nearby, with electronic components, tools, and a partially disassembled laptop visible in a workshop setting.
Short-form video parodying “average Gen Z ad” aesthetics, likely featuring fast-paced editing, trendy visual cues, and exaggerated social media style humor intended to mimic contemporary ad formats.
The host demonstrates how to disassemble an Instant Pot and fix the device's pressure sensor.
A white robot vacuum cleaner moving across a gray carpet, partially underneath a piece of furniture (likely a couch or bed). The low profile design suggests it’s cleaning in hard-to-reach areas under furniture.
The host disassembles a Huawei Pura X Max foldable phone using an assortment of iFixit-branded tools. They show off various internal components while discussing the challenges of removing the device's screen.
Exploded view of a green pair of modular over-ear headphones with the components separated and floating apart. Visible removable parts include the ear cushions, battery, outer covers, headband padding, and internal frame pieces, highlighting the headphones’ repairable and replaceable design.
Promotional graphic for the iFixit app. Text reads “Your Pocket Repair Genius” with the tagline “The world’s repair knowledge, in one app.” A smartphone screen shows the app interface, including a search bar, battery health check feature, and FixBot AI repair assistant.
Four-panel Star Wars meme featuring Anakin and Padmé in a grassy field. Text reads: “My phone’s battery has deteriorated.” Padmé responds, “So you’re going to replace it with a new battery, right?” Final panel repeats her question, implying doubt that the battery will actually be replaced.
Grid of device categories including smartphones, tablets, laptops, wireless earbuds, e-readers, smartwatches, mini PCs, handheld game consoles, and wireless headphones. Each category has a “View Scores” button, with wireless headphones circled and highlighted by a blue arrow.
The host works on a soldering project while describing their tips and techniques for ensuring a quality repair job.
A single exposed light bulb hangs from the ceiling, connected by visible blue and black wires without a fixture or cover, set against a plain white surface.
The host explains the various use-cases of a multimeter device. They then disassemble an iFixit-branded multimeter and break down the item's internal components.
Graphic titled “Glued-Together Assembly.” Image shows a device being opened with a suction cup tool, exposing internal components. Text explains that glued construction makes devices harder and more dangerous to open, is non-reversible, and often requires heat or solvents to access parts.
Graphic promoting an “Earth Day Giveaway!” with a globe and heart icon at the top. Below, several iFixit Pro Tech Toolkit boxes are lined up on a table, with the front box prominently displayed showing the toolkit and “64 bits.” Text at the bottom reads “Win a Pro Tech!”
A group of people are marching in a protest, holding signs advocating for environmental and repair rights. In the center, a person holds a cardboard sign that reads “Right to Repair” with a wrench graphic, while others around them carry messages like “There is no planet B” and calls to respect and repair. The image connects repairability to broader environmental and social movements.
A slide titled “Visual Cues” shows a close-up of a laptop’s internal storage slot with clearly labeled components, highlighting how labels and markings guide repairs. Below, bullet points explain that visual cues reduce guesswork, prevent mistakes, make repairs more beginner-friendly, and signal that the product is designed with repairability in mind.
A blender is laid out in a full teardown: the base housing, motor components (including the rotor and stator), circuit board, wiring, fan, blade assembly, and the clear blending jar are all separated and neatly arranged.
A close-up of a white and tabby cat with green eyes rests calmly, wearing a collar with a small, iridescent star-shaped tag.
A black and gray dog stands in the snow, looking straight up at the camera with a calm, attentive expression, its fur lightly dusted with snowflakes.
A sleek black cat sits on a couch, staring at the camera with bright yellow-green eyes and its tongue slightly sticking out.
A small brown-and-white dog lies on its back on a patterned blanket, paws curled up and tongue slightly sticking out, giving a relaxed, playful look.
Two small dogs playfully tangled together on a couch—one sitting upright with wide, curious eyes, the other upside down showing its belly—on a colorful quilt with a TV remote nearby.
A four-photo collage featuring pets: Top left: a fluffy gray tabby cat lounging in sunlight by a window. Top right: a black-and-white cat wearing an orange knit sweater. Bottom left: a dog with a toy in its mouth, wearing a headband with red hearts. Bottom right: an axolotl underwater, facing the camera with its feathery gills visible.
A close-up of a white and tabby cat with green eyes rests calmly, wearing a collar with a small, iridescent star-shaped tag.
A black and gray dog stands in the snow, looking straight up at the camera with a calm, attentive expression, its fur lightly dusted with snowflakes.
A sleek black cat sits on a couch, staring at the camera with bright yellow-green eyes and its tongue slightly sticking out.
A small brown-and-white dog lies on its back on a patterned blanket, paws curled up and tongue slightly sticking out, giving a relaxed, playful look.
Two small dogs playfully tangled together on a couch—one sitting upright with wide, curious eyes, the other upside down showing its belly—on a colorful quilt with a TV remote nearby.
Open dishwasher with racks loaded—plates neatly lined on the bottom rack, cups and a red mug on the top rack, and utensils in the basket. The detergent compartment is visible on the door, ready for a wash cycle.
The host disassembles a Stratocaster guitar and replaces the instrument's internal components using an iFixit FixHub Soldering toolkit.
The host disassembles a pair of Apple AirPods Max 2, highlighting the similarities and differences between the new device and the previous version.
Close-up of the underside of an electronic device showing significant heat damage—melted plastic, soot, and a charred spot where an internal component appears to have burned through the casing.
The host shows a disassembled Xbox Series S console, revealing the device is not able to power on due to short-circuits. They repair the board and successfully turn on the console.