NewsSep 8, 2026
iOS 27 Camera App to Feature Pro Photography Tools: A Repair Perspective
iOS 27's Camera app is set to introduce pro photography features, raising questions about device repairability and longevity.
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Apple Poised to Lead the Foldable Phone Market: What It Means for Repairability
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Apple's Foldable iPhone: A New Era for Repairability?
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Apple’s first foldable iPhone is hitting production bottlenecks days before the Sept. 9 event
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Two days out: what Apple’s Sept. 9 event means for iPhone 18 Pro — and repair parts this fall
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Huawei launches the Mate XT 2 tri-fold in China today — another screen that will be hell to repair
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Guides
Latest how-to guides
Step-by-step tutorials with tools, difficulty, and photos.
Guide
Volume Button Repair Guide for iPad 3
Apple iPad 3 · intermediate · ~30 min
Guide
Volume Button Repair Guide for Galaxy Z Fold 4 5G
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 5G · intermediate · ~30 min
Guide
Volume Button Repair Guide for Moto G4
Motorola Moto G4 · intermediate · ~30 min
Guide
Volume Button Repair Guide for Moto G24 Power
Motorola Moto G24 Power · intermediate · ~30 min
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Volume Button Repair Guide for Moto G23
Motorola Moto G23 · intermediate · ~30 min
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Volume Button Repair Guide for Moto G15
Motorola Moto G15 · intermediate · ~30 min
Problems
Common device problems
Start from the symptom — won't charge, black screen, overheating, and more.
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Consoles
Nintendo Switch Wont Turn on
If your Nintendo Switch refuses to power on, gets stuck on a blank screen, or fails to charge past a low battery icon, the culprit is usually a deeply discharged battery, a damaged USB-C port, or a blown power management chip. Follow these practical diagnostic steps to identify w
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Consoles
Nintendo Switch Joy Con Fix
If your Nintendo Switch Joy-Cons keep disconnecting in handheld mode, won't charge attached to the console, or slide off without holding the release button, the issue usually stems from worn rail connectors, damaged pins, or internal hardware failures.
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Consoles
Nintendo Switch Joy Con Repair
If your Nintendo Switch Joy-Con won't charge, keeps disconnecting in handheld mode, or suffers from stick drift, physical rail wear or board-level port issues are usually to blame. Here is how to diagnose and fix controller connection problems.
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Laptops
Laptop Power Is on But No Display
When your laptop powers on with lit LEDs and fan noise but the screen stays totally dark, the issue usually stems from a dead backlight, damaged display cable, or memory POST failure.
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Laptops
Laptop No Display But Power on
Your laptop turns on, fans spin, and keyboard lights glow, but the screen remains totally black. Here is how to figure out if it is a dead backlight, damaged flex cable, or motherboard issue.
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Laptops
MacBook Problems With Screen
If your MacBook screen is pitch black, showing strange colored lines, or flickering when you open the lid, you may be dealing with a backlight fault, flex cable tear, or cracked panel. Here is how to figure out what went wrong and what your repair options look like.
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Laptops
MacBook Pro 2017 Screen Flicker
If your 2017 MacBook Pro screen is flickering, flashing horizontal lines, or dimming when opened past a certain angle, it is usually tied to display cable fatigue or thermal stress. Here is how to isolate software bugs from permanent hardware damage.
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Laptops
MacBook Display Problem
If your MacBook screen is pitch black, showing vertical lines, or going dark when you open the lid, we can help figure out if it is a simple software glitch, a worn hinge cable, or a cracked Retina display.
Reviews
Repairability reviews
What breaks, what parts cost, and whether it's worth fixing.
Review
Galaxy Note 10 Review — Repairability
Honest Galaxy Note 10 repairability review. Repairability 6/10, S Pen issues, common failures, parts availability, and whether it's worth fixing in 2026.
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Galaxy Note 10 Plus Review — Repairability
Honest Galaxy Note 10 Plus repairability review. Repairability 5/10, S Pen issues, common failures, parts availability, and whether it's worth fixing in 2026.
Review
Galaxy Note 10 Lite Review — Repairability
Honest Galaxy Note 10 Lite repairability review. Repairability 6/10, S Pen issues, common failures, parts availability, and whether it's worth fixing in 2026.
Review
Galaxy Note 20 Review — Repairability
Honest Galaxy Note 20 repairability review. Repairability 6/10, S Pen issues, common failures, parts availability, and whether it's worth fixing in 2026.
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Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Review — Repairability
Honest Galaxy Note 20 Ultra repairability review. Repairability 5/10, S Pen issues, common failures, parts availability, and whether it's worth fixing in 2026.
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Galaxy S20 Ultra Review — Repairability
Honest Galaxy S20 Ultra repairability review. Repairability 5/10, common failures owners run into, parts availability, and whether it's worth fixing in 2026.
Blog & news
Latest from the desk
Tips, explainers, device stories, and news.
News
iOS 27 Camera App to Feature Pro Photography Tools: A Repair Perspective
iOS 27's Camera app is set to introduce pro photography features, raising questions about device repairability and longevity.
News
Apple Poised to Lead the Foldable Phone Market: What It Means for Repairability
With Apple set to dominate the foldable phone market, repairability concerns arise. We explore the implications for DIY repairs and part longevity.
News
Apple's Foldable iPhone: A New Era for Repairability?
As Apple unveils its foldable iPhone, the implications for repairability and DIY fixes are worth considering.
News
Apple’s first foldable iPhone is hitting production bottlenecks days before the Sept. 9 event
Reports say daily output is only in the hundreds as Apple tightens hinge and crease quality — a supply crunch that matters as much for repair parts as for buyers.
News
Two days out: what Apple’s Sept. 9 event means for iPhone 18 Pro — and repair parts this fall
Pro models, a rumored foldable Ultra, and a new CEO on stage. Here’s the repair-desk preview before the keynote drops.
News
Huawei launches the Mate XT 2 tri-fold in China today — another screen that will be hell to repair
Sept. 7 brings Huawei’s next tri-fold and HarmonyOS 7. More folding glass means more failure modes — and fewer cheap DIY paths.
Compare
Which device is easier to own?
Side-by-side repair cost and durability.
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Compare
Galaxy Note 10 vs Galaxy Note 10 Plus — Compared for Repair Cost & Reliability
Galaxy Note 10 vs Galaxy Note 10 Plus: repairability scores, common failures, parts availability, generation gap, and which Galaxy Note is cheaper to own and keep fixed.
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Galaxy Note 10 vs Galaxy Note 10 Lite — Compared for Repair Cost & Reliability
Galaxy Note 10 vs Galaxy Note 10 Lite: repairability scores, common failures, parts availability, generation gap, and which Galaxy Note is cheaper to own and keep fixed.
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Galaxy Note 10 Lite vs Galaxy Note 10 Plus — Compared for Repair Cost & Reliability
Galaxy Note 10 Lite vs Galaxy Note 10 Plus: repairability scores, common failures, parts availability, generation gap, and which Galaxy Note is cheaper to own and keep fixed.
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Galaxy Note 10 vs Galaxy Note 20 — Compared for Repair Cost & Reliability
Galaxy Note 10 vs Galaxy Note 20: repairability scores, common failures, parts availability, generation gap, and which Galaxy Note is cheaper to own and keep fixed.
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Apple's Foldable iPhone: A New Era for Repairability?
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Apple’s first foldable iPhone is hitting production bottlenecks days before the Sept. 9 event
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Two days out: what Apple’s Sept. 9 event means for iPhone 18 Pro — and repair parts this fall
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Huawei launches the Mate XT 2 tri-fold in China today — another screen that will be hell to repair
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