Category: How To

How-to guides, either detailing step-by-step instructions for a project or rounding up existing iFixit guides into a “X things you can do with your Y” type post.

How To

FixHub Soldering Tips: How to Clean, How to Use, and Tip Tips in General

Good news! We just released seven new soldering tips for our FixHub Smart Soldering Iron. If you’ve been waiting with bated breath, pop on over to our store. But if…

August 20, 2026

by Charlie Sorrel - iFixit

How Tech Works

The Secrets Behind Samsung’s Privacy Screen

We tear down the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra to uncover the hardware behind its built-in OLED privacy screen. See how this anti-snooping tech works.

July 27, 2026

by Shahram Mokhtari - iFixit

Repair Guides

Tips on Writing a Good Manual (And How Not to Do It)

Thanks to the EU, tech companies must now provide repair manuals for their products. But there’s a huge gap between creating a manual, and creating a good manual. Some companies…

June 15, 2026

by Charlie Sorrel - iFixit

Community

When Your Little Helper Needs Help

Robot vacuums are convenient until they aren’t. One moment, your robot is dutifully making its way across the living room. The next, it’s stuck under the sofa, failing to find…

May 27, 2026

by Sandra Hiller - iFixit

How To

Buyers’ Guide: What Soldering Setup Do You Actually Need?

In life, it’s almost always possible to get by with bad tools, or even the wrong tools. But at some point, using a flathead screwdriver as a chisel gets old.…

May 25, 2026

by Charlie Sorrel - iFixit

How To

How to Keep Your Robot Vacuum Running for Years (Not Months)

A robot vacuum cleaner is a lot more complex than a regular vac, but with the right care it can last you for years. The truth is that you can’t…

May 8, 2026

by Charlie Sorrel - iFixit

How To

E-Bike Maintenance 101: What Every Rider Should Know

E-bikes might take less effort to ride than their human-powered cousins, but they can make up for it in extra maintenance. You have to take care of the motor, the…

May 7, 2026

by Charlie Sorrel - iFixit

How To

Why Your Washing Machine Smells (and How to Fix It for Good)

When was the last time you cleaned your washing machine? Never, because, like soap, it’s self cleaning, right? And yet: it smells. The good news is that it’s pretty easy…

April 27, 2026

by Charlie Sorrel - iFixit

Repair Guides

What Every Renter Should Know About Plumbing Repairs

This is the second post in a “What Every Renter Should Know” series. Also check out What Every Renter Should Know About Electrical Repairs. At home, plumbing is where the…

April 16, 2026

by Charlie Sorrel - iFixit

Repair Guides

What Every Renter Should Know About Electrical Repairs

This is part of a “What Every Renter Should Know” series. Also check out our recommendations for electrical repairs. You’ve just moved into your new rental apartment/house/bungalow. Everything is in…

April 13, 2026

by Charlie Sorrel - iFixit