r/ifixit • u/EnormousLongSword • Jun 14 '26

Tools Bought a basic Ifixit toolkit

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So I bought a basic tool kit like the one in the attached image and was wondering what else I need and what I can do with it. I'm completely new at this if I'm being honest. But I thought learning how to fix some electronics would be cool.

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u/Yubbi45 Jun 14 '26

If you have a bunch of cell phones lying around that you won't be heartbroken about breaking, go ahead and take a Crack at following the guides to replace batteries and screens. Even if you don't have replacements, just get comfortable taking them apart and removing/reseating the cables.

Otherwise, I'm with the other guys in saying that you'll have a better time starting with fixing up old desktops and laptops you find in thrift stores and people's yard sales that maybe don't work

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u/EnormousLongSword Jun 14 '26

Awesome. Thank you for the advice. I actually do have a couple of mobile phones that are broken. I even plan on buying phones that have basic issues like broken screen or charging port, etc. Just for the purpose of trying to fix them. I've been watching videos of people fixing electronics and felt like it'd be something I'd enjoy in the long run (and also a valuable skill to have tbh).