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Microsoft Surface Pro 3 is impossible to repair, so seriously don't break it

iFixit has completed their teardown of the Microsoft Surface Pro 3, and it scored just as poorly as its predecessors in terms of repairability. 24 Jun 2014 - 2 comments

Moto X scores 7 out of 10 for repairability from iFixit

iFixit has taken apart the new Google Moto X flagship, seeing how easy it is to repair the device if anything were to happen to it. 25 Aug 2013

Ouya scores 9 out of 10 in repairability

Console teardown by iFixit 08 May 2013 - 3 comments

Sorry Surface Pro owners, your tablet is un-repairable

iFixit has performed a teardown on the new Microsoft Surface Pro and found that the tablet is one of the least repairable devices they have ever worked with. ...... 14 Feb 2013 - 27 comments

Nexus 4 teardown reveals mysterious LTE chip

Earlier this week, Google began selling its new LG Nexus 4, the latest in the vanilla Android Nexus line. While the phone has been met with ...... 18 Nov 2012 - 2 comments

Want to fix the Retina Display MacBook Pro yourself? Forget it, you can't

The news comes via popular DIY tech site iFixit. iFixit was able to get their hands on the new MacBook Pro with Retina Display and has some ...... 14 Jun 2012 - 68 comments

Reviews

	Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra review - obstacle avoidance doesn't work as it should, otherwise almost perfect robot vacuum We put the Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra through a very, very long review process. The $1800 mopping robot vacuum is almost perfect, but its obstacle avoidance was surprisingly bad, considering the price - and compared to its competitors.
	Sharge x OnePlus Pouch review: Beautiful power bank that supports SuperVOOC charging In our review, we take a look at Sharge's power bank that supports OnePlus SuperVOOC quick charging technology as well as standard USB PD charging. It has small design flaws, but despite those, the Pouch is very nice product. 1 user comment
	Roomba Combo j7+ review - Clever trick allows robot vacuum finally to tackle home with rugs and carpets Roomba Combo j7+ is the very first Roomba model to combine robot vacuum with mopping features. And Roomba Combo j7+ does all that with a very clever trick, which tackles the problem with mopping and carpets. But is it any good? We found out.

Guides

	Guide: Phone battery drains quickly - how to fix (iPhone / Android) In this guide, we go through the most typical reasons for rapid battery drain with phones, and look at potential reasons or solutions.
	Does your phone rattle? Here's why it happens When you shake your phone and hear a light rattle, clatter, or jingle, it's likely not broken. The culprit is probably the optical image stabilization (OIS) system in your phone's camera, meaning everything is functioning as it should. 2 user comments
	What happens if you don't update Android? Sometimes it can be tempting to avoid updating to a new Android version. What happens if you decide to delay major updates to the OS?
	What IP rating for dust and water resistance means An IP classification (such as IP68) is given to mobile phones, Bluetooth speakers, and other devices, but what do these classifications mean? 1 user comment
	Guide: Is Your Wi-Fi Sluggish or Slow? Here's How to Fix Do you have problems with you Wi-Fi? Slow connection or is it cutting off constantly? This guide aims to remedy these problems. 1 user comment

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