iFixit
ifixit.com
A massive community-driven wiki providing free repair manuals and teardowns for consumer electronics, vehicles, and household appliances.
Why it is useful
Champions the right to repair by providing high-quality, step-by-step photography that rivals official manufacturer documentation. It saves thousands of devices from landfills by teaching users how to replace batteries, screens, and internal components safely. The repairability scores for new gadgets have become an industry standard for consumer advocacy.
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