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If your only tool is a hammer, every problem looks like a nail. Here’s everything you need to know about the history and usability of our favorite tools, so you can pick the right one for the job.

iFixit

Which iFixit Toolkit Should You Buy?

This post was originally published December 2020; it was updated in January 2025. You can get great values out of the tool and driver combos in our toolkits, but sometimes all…

January 22, 2025

by Craig Lloyd - iFixit

Tools

Introducing the Pro Tech Go Toolkit

Your stuff doesn’t wait for the perfect time to break, so why should you? Whether it’s a buzzing laptop fan right before an important Zoom call, a drone acting up…

January 7, 2025

by Manuel Haeussermann - iFixit

Tools

How, and When, Our Smart Iron Outputs 100 Watts

We’re really excited about FixHub, our new smart soldering system. In a new series of posts, we’re going to take a deep dive into how it works and some of…

January 3, 2025

by Kyle Wiens - iFixit

Tech News

We Are Shipping FixHub Preorders

Today is a big day for us here at iFixit—and for you. After years of development, testing, and invaluable feedback from the repair community, our FixHub Portable Soldering Station, Smart…

October 15, 2024

by Kyle Wiens - iFixit

Tools

Introducing FixHub: The Portable Soldering System

We are proud to announce the launch of the groundbreaking FixHub | Power Series designed for repair enthusiasts, professionals, and beginners alike. The Smart Soldering Iron and Portable Soldering Station…

September 12, 2024

by Kyle Wiens - iFixit

Tools

What You Should Know Before You Fix Your Nintendo Switch

The Switch is unique amongst popular consoles like the PlayStation or Xbox in that it is portable, and (for some models) also convertible. Unlike the PlayStation and the Xbox, you…

July 17, 2024

by Charlie Sorrel - iFixit

Tools

Tools of the Teardown: Game Console Toolkits

If you know you have all the tools you need in one easy-to-grab package, then you’re way more likely to attempt a quick repair instead of putting it off until…

July 9, 2024

by Charlie Sorrel - iFixit

Tools

iFixit Announces New Spudger Pro and Spudger Pro Ultra

In the ever-evolving world of tech repair, where devices are becoming more complex and glued together, we at iFixit have always prided ourselves on staying ahead of the curve. But…

April 1, 2024

by Chayton Ritter - iFixit

Tools

All the New Parts and Tools We Added to Our Store In 2023

An important part of iFixit’s work is our collaborations. We might sell official parts for repair, or we may work with a manufacturer to help them design more sustainable, repairable…

December 14, 2023

by Charlie Sorrel - iFixit

iFixit

11 iFixit Stocking Stuffers to Make the Season Bright

Small gifts might come in small packaging, but that doesn’t mean they can’t make a big impact. Enter stocking stuffers—those little tokens of thoughtfulness that can bring a whole lot…

November 29, 2023

by Gwendalyn Garcia - iFixit