Neowin News Feed for: Repairability

Apple's most repairable MacBook in years is also its cheapest, teardown reveals

Aditya Tiwari — Sat, 14 Mar 2026 06:02:02 +0000

We got a repairable MacBook before GTA 6. Here's what Apple changed inside the MacBook Neo to make it more repairable. Read more...

Google Pixel Watch 4 has something you might never suspect, teardown reveals

Aditya Tiwari — Fri, 10 Oct 2025 20:14:01 +0000

A teardown reveals the new design changes Google has made in the Pixel Watch 4, making it repair-friendly. Read more...

Foam-infused AirPods Pro 3 get a big 'zero' in repairability score during teardown

Aditya Tiwari — Wed, 01 Oct 2025 20:16:02 +0000

Apple's AirPods Pro 3 turn out to be a disappointment for sustainability, as teardown reveals their unrepairable nature. Read more...

iFixit explains why it is cutting the repairability score of the Nintendo Switch by half

David Uzondu — Wed, 04 Jun 2025 06:58:01 +0000

With the Nintendo Switch 2 launching soon, iFixit has revisited its original repairability score for the first Switch and reduced it by 50%. Read more...

iFixit launches iPhone 16 wallpapers highlighting repair-friendly design

Paul Hill — Tue, 08 Oct 2024 15:16:01 +0000

iFixit introduces a collection of wallpapers for the iPhone 16 series, showcasing its interior design to promote a culture of repairability among users. Read more...

Apple could make iPhone's battery easier to remove, says report

Aditya Tiwari — Thu, 27 Jun 2024 21:12:01 +0000

A new report suggests that Apple could make it easier to remove iPhone batteries. The company is exploring a new process that will help dislodge the iPhone's battery quickly from its chassis. Read more...

This is how Apple water tests its iPhones for IP rating and durability

Aditya Tiwari — Thu, 30 May 2024 05:02:01 +0000

Multiple videos show how Apple water tests its iPhone models to achieve the desired durability and IP Rating. It uses machines to throw high-pressure water and simulate rain using a drip tray. Read more...

Teardown reveals a useful change inside iPad Pro's 5.1mm super-thin chassis

Aditya Tiwari — Sat, 18 May 2024 19:42:02 +0000

iFixit's teardown of the 13-inch iPad Pro M4 reveals Apple has made a useful change under the hood. The website said that it has now become easier to replace the internal battery of the iPad Pro. Read more...

Google announces Chromebook repair program for schools, wants it as an elective course

Usama Jawad — Sat, 05 Feb 2022 15:16:01 +0000

Google has announced its Chromebook repair program, publishing documentation about how to do basic repairs yourself. It has encouraged schools to adopt it and wants it as an elective for students too. Read more...

Microsoft agrees to expand "right to repair" options following shareholder pressure

Usama Jawad — Thu, 07 Oct 2021 16:18:01 +0000

Following a shareholder resolution filed against the company in July, Microsoft has reportedly agreed to increase repairability options for customers and facilitate local repair options. Read more...

The Fairphone 4 is now available for pre-order in Europe

Paul Hill — Thu, 30 Sep 2021 14:30:01 +0000

Fairphone has announced its latest smartphone, the Fairphone 4. This iteration is noticeably more stylish than the predecessors; this is because the company wants the device to be more mainstream. Read more...

UK MPs criticise lacklustre tech sustainability efforts

Paul Hill — Thu, 26 Nov 2020 15:20:01 +0000

A new report published by UK MPs has suggested how the government could tackle the issue of electronic waste. It criticised online retailers like Amazon for not offering to collect e-waste. Read more...

Microsoft's Surface Go is rather hard to repair, teardown reveals

Jay Bonggolto — Sat, 04 Aug 2018 04:02:01 +0000

The Surface Go scored 1 out of 10 in iFixit's repairability test, given the lengths required to remove the display, battery, and motherboard in order to perform manual repairs of the device. Read more...

Surface Book 2 gets torn down, repairs are tough but SSD replaceable

Timi Cantisano — Sun, 19 Nov 2017 05:24:01 +0000

It doesn't come as a complete surprise, but the new Surface Book 2 isn't an easy product to repair. The laptop was broken down to expose its internals, garnering a score of just one out of ten. Read more...

The price to fix your iPhone screens just went up a bit

John Keefer — Wed, 13 Sep 2017 20:08:01 +0000

We knew that Apple was going to have to add the iPhone 8, 8 Plus and X to its price guide, but we weren't expecting the price of screen repairs and other damage to jump on the older models as well. Read more...

Surface Pro and Surface Laptop teardowns reveal they're nearly impossible to repair

Timi Cantisano — Sat, 17 Jun 2017 04:36:01 +0000

When a computer is svelte and offers a unique design, chances are that its repairability will be quite difficult due to custom parts. The Surface Pro and Surface Laptop look to fall in that category. Read more...

Microsoft Surface Book receives a 1 out of 10 repairability score from iFixit

Usama Jawad — Tue, 03 Nov 2015 14:56:01 +0000

The folks over at iFixit tore down Microsoft's Surface Book, awarding it an abysmal 1 out of 10 repairability score, which means that it is nearly impossible to fix. Read more...

iFixit tears down the Apple Watch; reveals tiny battery and nearly impossible repair

Timi Cantisano — Sat, 25 Apr 2015 08:22:01 +0000

iFixit has long established a tradition of tearing down newly released devices. The Apple Watch is no exception, as the team has posted an in-depth teardown of Apple's first wearable. Read more...

iFixit downgrades repairability of the 2014 Mac Mini; due in part to soldered on RAM

Steven Parker — Thu, 23 Oct 2014 13:28:01 +0000

The iFixit team is at it again, tearing down those expensive devices so you don't have to. This time around it's the 2014 Mac Mini which was unveiled last week, but how did it fare overall? Read more...

Surface Pro 3 receives worst 'repairability' rating on iFixit

Anthony Tosie — Mon, 23 Jun 2014 14:19:52 +0000

Microsoft's Surface Pro 3 has received iFixit's teardown treatment, with the website giving the tablet a 1 out of 10 "repairability" rating, the same score as the Surface Pro and Surface Pro 2. Read more...