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iFixit releases VoltClip tool, offers a USB-powered electrical solution to help remove iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus battery adhesive

Ok, this is nifty. Repair outfit iFixit has begun selling a USB-powered accessory that can be used to remove the battery found inside the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus handsets. These models use a type of adhesive that can be loosened with an electrical current. Apple’s official repair guide recommends using a 9V battery […]

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iFixit posts teardown of M3-based iMac, highlights internal hardware changes in the new desktop

Once again, the super cool cats at iFixit have come through with another teardown, this time focusing on the recently released M3-based iMac, which debuted in late October. Similar to the M1 model, the M3 iMac is quite empty inside. Everything is so compact that most of the computer is concentrated in the iMac’s chin. […]

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iFixit video highlights “surprisingly easy” HomePod disassembly and repair

The cool cats at iFixit have delivered the goods again, this time with a new teardown video demonstrating the surprisingly easy process in taking Apple’s new HomePod smart speaker apart. The new process is a significant step up from the original 2018 HomePod, which required sawing, cutting, and a big mess to get inside. The […]

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iFixit posts teardown of AirPods Max, cites “obsessive craftsmanship,” but decent repairability

The cool cats at iFixit have just completed and posted a complete teardown of the new AirPods Max headphones. The good news is that it’s repairable. The bad news is that the company cited Apple’s “obsessive craftsmanship” that makes other offerings look “like toys, by comparison.” To this end, the headband portion of the unit […]

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iFixit publishes teardown of Apple Watch Series 6, cites larger battery, larger Taptic Engine, other changes

Once again, the very cool cats at iFixit have performed a nifty teardown, this time dissecting the brand new Apple Watch Series 6. The analysis found a 3.5 percent larger battery in the 44mm Apple Watch Series 6 as opposed to last year’s model, while the battery in the 40mm Apple Watch Series 6 is […]