Family & home·Resource·5 min read
iFixit
Free repair guides and affordable parts so you fix devices instead of replacing them.
Empowers one-time part purchases over endless insurance subscriptions.
How this works
iFixit publishes step-by-step teardowns for phones, appliances, and consoles. Buy parts à la carte and skip protection plans that cost more than the repair over time.
Good fit if
Tinkerers Parents fixing kids' cracked screens
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Best for
- Fixing a cracked phone screen
- Replacing a laptop battery
- Small appliance repairs
Can replace
AppleCare+, Asurion phone insurance, Buying a new phone for a cracked screen
Caveats
- Some modern devices are hostile to repair; skill and tools required.
- Anyone uncomfortable opening electronics
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