Repair Radio: The Official iFixit Podcast

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Repair Radio: The Official iFixit Podcast

Every two weeks, iFixit staff writers and DIYers Craig Lloyd, Kevin Purdy, and Whitson Gordon discuss the latest in the world of repair. They also talk about the stuff they're fixing and answer your burning repair questions.

  1. 11/13/2019

    AirPods Pro, Restorations Gone Wrong, and Our Favorite Screw Heads | Episode 17

    On this episode of Repair Radio, we discuss our Surface Pro X and AirPods Pro teardowns. We also chat about the stuff we’ve been fixing this week and answer some frequently asked questions.Hosts: Craig Lloyd, Kevin Purdy, and Whitson GordonSpecial Guest: Taylor DixonMusic: Gypsy (@ArchaicsHipHop)News TopicsMicrosoft Surface Pro X TeardownAirPods Pro TeardownThe AirPods Pro Could Be Repairable, But Apple Doesn’t CareListener QuestionsThis week, we’re taking things old school and going back thr...

    58 min

  2. 10/30/2019

    Our Scariest Repair Moments, Surface Laptop 3 and Pixel 4 Teardowns | Episode 16

    On this episode of Repair Radio, we tell our scariest repair stories in celebration of Halloween, and iFixit teardown engineer Taylor Dixon makes another appearance to talk about our Surface Laptop 3 and Pixel 4 XL teardowns.Hosts: Craig Lloyd, Kevin Purdy, and Whitson GordonSpecial Guest: Taylor DixonMusic: Gypsy (@ArchaicsHipHop), Biz Baz StudioNews TopicsThe Battle of Boston: Manufacturers War With Fixers at Repair Bill Hearing: Jacquilyn Gonzalez-Johnson’s family has broken two iPhone XRs...

    51 min

  3. 10/16/2019

    Galaxy Fold, Apple’s U1 Chip, and Making Louvers | Episode 15

    Hosts: Craig Lloyd, Kevin Purdy, and Whitson GordonSpecial Guest: Taylor DixonMusic: Gypsy (@ArchaicsHipHop)News TopicsMicrosoft Announces a Repairable Surface Laptop, and Boy Are We Excited: Microsoft has announced its most revolutionary laptop yet: a Surface that doesn’t require a service contract to use.Confirmed: Apple Developed Exclusive Tech for the U1 Ultra Wideband Radio: Since the iPhone 11 announcement, theories have abounded that Apple’s new U1 wireless chip is actually a Decawave ...

    51 min

  4. 10/02/2019

    Coffee Grinders, Bulging Batteries, and Lots of Teardown Discoveries | Episode 14

    Hosts: Craig Lloyd, Kevin Purdy, and Whitson GordonMusic: Gypsy (@ArchaicsHipHop)News TopicsiPhone 11 Pro Max TeardowniPhone 11 TeardownApple Watch Series 5 TeardownHow Apple’s Newest Watch Achieves an Always-On Display (Probably)The 40mm Apple Watch Series 5 Has a Radical New Battery DesigniPad 7 TeardownNintendo Switch Lite TeardownListener QuestionsBreezy_folarinn on Instagram asked: “My car (which is a 2018 Toyota Rav4) has 10,600 miles (bought it brand new), automatic transmission and wa...

    44 min

  5. 09/18/2019

    Raspberry Pi, Chains and Sprockets, and Sliding Into Tim Cook’s Emails | Episode 13

    On this episode of Repair Radio, we talked about Apple’s new iPhones, how to turn chains and sprockets into unlikely weapons, and Congress wants to slide into Tim Cook’s emails. Plus, we answered some of your burning questions.Hosts: Craig Lloyd, Kevin Purdy, and Whitson GordonMusic: Gypsy (@ArchaicsHipHop)News TopicsWhat to Do If Your iPhone’s Home Button Stops WorkinCongress Is Investigating Apple’s Stranglehold on Repair, and They Want Tim Cook’s EmailsFairphone 3 TeardownListener Question...

    41 min

  6. 09/05/2019

    Apple Making Nice with Repair Shops, Galaxy Note10+ Teardown, and Lots of Hair Spray | Episode 12

    On this episode of Repair Radio, we discussed Apple’s expansion into the independent repair market and why that’s still not good enough. We also talked about our Samsung Galaxy Note10+ teardown and answered some of your questions about the device.Hosts: Craig Lloyd, Kevin Purdy, and Whitson GordonSpecial Guest: Taylor DixonMusic: Gypsy (@ArchaicsHipHop)News TopicsApple Now Offers Genuine Parts and Tools to Independent Repair Shops, But We Have QuestionsSamsung Galaxy Note10+ 5G TeardownListen...

    44 min

  7. 08/21/2019

    Apple's Latest Battery Fiasco, Ugly HDTV Antennas, & Old-School Lawn Mowers | Episode 11

    On this episode of Repair Radio, we’re discussing Apple’s latest attempt to discourage repair, how to build a cheap and ugly, but effective HDTV antenna, and we’re kickin’ it old-school with lawn mowers. We’re also answering some of your burning questions.Hosts: Craig Lloyd, Kevin Purdy, and Whitson GordonMusic: Gypsy and DeeJae Dutch (@ArchaicsHipHop)News Topics:We Tore Down the New Nintendo Switch. What’s Different?Apple Is Locking iPhone Batteries to Discourage RepairHow to Fix Your Bad TV...

    45 min

  8. 08/05/2019

    Repair Radio Is Back! | Episode 10

    After taking a brief hiatus a couple months back, Repair Radio is back with an all-new, audio-only format! Every two weeks we'll be discussing the latest tech news, repair stories, and answering your questions about fixing your stuff.If you're a fan of the old YouTube live streams, don't worry—we'll still do those every now and then, and they'll show up in the Repair Radio feed in your favorite podcast app. But for most regular episodes, we'll be using this format.Hosts: Craig Lloyd, Kevin Pu...

    39 min
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Every two weeks, iFixit staff writers and DIYers Craig Lloyd, Kevin Purdy, and Whitson Gordon discuss the latest in the world of repair. They also talk about the stuff they're fixing and answer your burning repair questions.

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