The USB Killer destroyed my Galaxy S24 Ultra in seconds. I sent it to my friend for repair, and what he found inside was shocking.

Everyone knows water destroys phones, but what about mineral oil? I submerged an iPhone in mineral oil to test if it could still work. The results were wild.

A USB Killer is a tiny device that can fry electronics instantly. I tested it on an iPhone 8 Plus and a laptop to see what really happens, here’s the full story.

I cracked open an HP laptop screen repair. After disconnecting the battery, I gently pried off the cracked display, watch out for fragile connectors! Once the new screen was aligned and snapped in, it went right back together.

Charging the Apple Watch can be annoying, so I tried a $14 accessory that lets you use any USB-C or Lightning cable. It solves a big problem, but not without a catch.

The fake Galaxy S25 Ultra hides an unexpected surprise under the back glass. I tested its secret SD card slot to see if it actually works.

A Galaxy S23 Ultra came in after a saltwater drop with major corrosion. Here’s how we fixed it, and why refusing to share your passcode can slow down the repair process.

The iPhone 17 Pro is expected to get its biggest redesign since the iPhone 12. A rumored glass cutout could be both a blessing and a curse for repairability.

A black screen iPhone means an expensive repair if you just want your data. Samsung solves this with direct USB backup, something Apple still doesn’t offer.

Temu is selling refurbished iPhones now, so I picked up two iPhone 14 Pros to see if they were scams. The results honestly surprised me.

A phone arrived stuck in recovery mode with a broken screen. After software tools failed and only worsened the boot loop, I began disconnecting hardware components. Unplugging a faulty charging port got the device to boot and the customer’s data was safe and backed up.

Google’s Pixel 10 starts limiting its battery after only 200 charge cycles. Here’s what that means, why Google did it, and how it compares to other phones.

Google’s new Pixel 10 phones come with Pixel Snap, a Qi2 magnetic charger that works with MagSafe accessories. With up to 25W fast charging, it makes wireless charging easier and more universal for Android users.

The Z Flip 7’s AMOLED display threw me off during a repair. Here’s how I opened it, what I found inside, and why it’s one of the riskiest foldable screens I’ve worked on.

The Pixel Buds 2a have a replaceable battery in the case, but the earbuds aren’t replaceable. The Fairbuds go further, both earbuds and case have removable batteries. Here’s what you need to know.

I modded a Steam Deck for the first time and it was shockingly easy. No fancy tools, just Phillips screws and a smooth “crunch” to lock in the new part.

Regular tape adhesives fail when dust or oil gets in the way. This $12 adhesive primer makes sure your phone screen stays stuck for good.

The Fairphone 6 isn’t just built to last, it’s built to be repaired and customized. From modular parts to LEGO mods, here’s why this might be the most exciting smartphone of 2025.

Someone came to me locked out of their Samsung tablet. Here’s how I factory reset it, dealt with FRP lock, and got the device unlocked again.

Teardowns of the OPPO Find N5 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 go head-to-head, who wins in slimness, repairability, and engineering excellence? Here’s the breakdown.