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How do you prioritize repairability in your product design? As Right to Repair legislation takes effect across the USA, and consumers are becoming more mindful of the environmental impact of e-waste, designing repairable products is more important than ever. Leveraging more than two decades of experience tearing down and analyzing products from smartphones to game consoles and beyond, we love helping designers and manufacturers produce repairable products. But repairability is just one priority among many, and striking the right balance can be trickier for some products than others. What has been your experience, and what challenges are you currently facing in design for repair? Take our quick survey: https://lnkd.in/g_rTnpjV Thanks to our friends at Lumafield for this CT scan!

What do customers experience when your product needs repair? Do they have to wait for a repair appointment, or do without their product while it ships to a remote service location? If they opt for independent repair, will they have to sift through confusing parts lists, or make sure they have all the right tools? Do they have to hunt down consumables like adhesives, and try to interpret frustrating instructions? Or can they confidently effect a repair from the comfort and privacy of their own home, with free, easy-to-read instructions and genuine parts and tools delivered right to their door? Self-repair is a fast, safe, and effective option for keeping your products in service and your customers happy—and it’s increasingly popular. We love helping manufacturers build better repair ecosystems, and we’re trying to understand how we can better help you seize this opportunity. Would you take this quick survey? https://lnkd.in/gMW-YKwJ

Get in loser, we're going to fix stuff. Great new post on community repair events (like Fixit Clinics, or Repair Cafes), and why you need to get off your butt and go to one.

Recycling should be the last resort. On this Global Recycling Day, we want to highlight what we think should be the real third R: Reduce, Reuse, Repair. ?? More than half of the material that enters the recycling process isn't recovered. ?? The recycling process is energy-intensive. ?? Recycling rate reporting is fundamentally flawed. “In some cases, half of what we’re saying is recycled is not being recycled at all. A lot [of] times we don’t know what’s happening to it..." Listen to Oliver Franklin-Wallis explain the "foundational lie" of recycling rate reporting: https://lnkd.in/gjfvA-nh A circular economy powered by repair is better for the planet, the consumer's wallet, and the manufacturer's bottom line. More on why repair beats recycling here: https://lnkd.in/g-z9BxTz

Right to Repair is rapidly reshaping the US regulatory landscape, with important ramifications for OEMs: ?? Five states have passed Right to Repair laws ?? Twenty more states have active Right to Repair bills in 2025 ?? All fifty states have introduced Right to Repair legislation at some point Many OEMs are still working on a plan for full compliance—how about you? iFixit helps manufacturers build robust repair ecosystems. Not only do these help comply with the law, they also help you develop customer loyalty, unlock new revenue streams, and strengthen your brand reputation. This is a historic opportunity. As Right to Repair becomes law across the country, we want to know how best to help manufacturers that want to lead the way, not just be dragged along. Would you take this quick survey? https://lnkd.in/gRzyepb3

Today is World Consumer Rights Day! ????? A day that reminds us how important transparent information, sustainable products and fair conditions are for consumers. ???? Since 1983, World Consumer Day has been celebrated every year on 15 March to draw attention to consumer rights such as safety, information and freedom of choice. Originally formulated by US President John F. Kennedy in 1962, these rights were expanded by the United Nations to include environmental and educational aspects. In the electronics industry, this means: quality, durability and innovative technologies that are efficient and resource-saving. ???? But all too often, devices end up in the bin because they are too expensive or simply impossible to repair. ???? ‘Right to Repair’ is committed to repairability, available spare parts and clear instructions - so that products can be used for longer. This conserves resources, reduces waste and strengthens the local economy. An important step towards a circular economy! ???? ?? Let's leave the throwaway society behind us together and shape a sustainable future! ???? Cheers to World Consumer Day! ?? Right to Repair Europe AMA-Marketing Verbraucherzentrale Bundesverband (vzbv) Bundesministerium für Umwelt, Naturschutz, nukleare Sicherheit und Verbraucherschutz (BMUV) iFixit Consumers International

“Whatever their reason for upgrading their tech this year, it’s time for companies to walk the walk rather than just talk the talk on sustainability. With the growing right-to-repair movement, as well as 2030 and net-zero pledges looming over the horizon, ‘brand new’ is no longer a badge of honour." https://lnkd.in/g5gkYa9p #RightToRepair #Technology #Sustainability

iFixit + Adafruit - Hack, mod, and explore the Nintendo Alarmo ??? https://lnkd.in/eivh4PwY Thanks, iFixit, for an awesome teardown — what a way to celebrate Mario Day! Now that we’ve seen what makes the Alarmo tick, let’s take it to the next level. It's a me! Ladyada from Adafruit, and we’re about to hack this clock and see what we can make it do. Power up, because here comes the fun! #MarioDay iFixit #ifixit

?? Roses are red, ?? Repair laws are, too— ?? More states are joining, ?? But still too few. www.repair.org/legislation #RightToRepair #RepairIsLove #FixWithLove #LoveToRepair #ValentinesDay

iFixit is a proud member of the #RighttoRepair movement, which seeks to make it easier for everyone to fix their stuff—whether that’s visiting a local repair shop or getting parts and tools delivered to your door. The U.S. PIRG Education Fund’s report from earlier this month, “State of Right to Repair,” describes recent changes in the Right to Repair movement and lays out a roadmap for continued progress. A summary and the full report are available here: https://lnkd.in/eW_ghYYM As the Right to Repair movement continues to gain ground, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) will become increasingly liable to enable repair for their products. This could mean building an entire repair ecosystem from the ground up. From educational workshops to repair documentation to parts distribution, iFixit is ready to help OEMs meet (and exceed) Right to Repair requirements. Find out how we can help: https://lnkd.in/eEVKhQai