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Lisa Lorenzin (she/her)Just for completeness - got the last seam done today and tied off a couple other loose ends I found. Very nice to have this canopy case back in good working order! <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/DIY" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#DIY</a> <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/repair" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#repair</a> <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/sewing" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#sewing</a> <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/handsewing" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#handsewing</a>

Jakob Thoböll - R.I.P. NatenomDas Flachbandkabel in der Tastatur meines Convertibles hat das zeitliche gesegnet. Meint ihr, dass das reparierbar ist? <a href="https://kirche.social/tags/fedihelp" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#fedihelp</a> <a href="https://kirche.social/tags/Elektronik" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Elektronik</a> <a href="https://kirche.social/tags/repair" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#repair</a>

Twoowls Elt<a href="https://mastodon.scot/tags/trailrunning" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#trailrunning</a> <a href="https://mastodon.scot/tags/running" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#running</a> <a href="https://mastodon.scot/tags/repaircafe" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#repaircafe</a> <a href="https://mastodon.scot/tags/repair" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#repair</a> <a href="https://mastodon.scot/tags/garmin" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#garmin</a> that’s 2 Garmin running watches repaired recently. One had sticky buttons (and a leak, as it turned out) and one needed a new battery and had sticky buttons. So many people throw these away when they get a problem outside warranty, but some of us hate seeing good kit going into landfill. <a href="https://mastodon.scot/tags/RepairReuseRecycle" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#RepairReuseRecycle</a>

Csepp 🌢Got asked to fix an <a href="https://merveilles.town/tags/Android" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Android</a> tablet that keeps freezing. It's so much worse, everything randomly crashes, it reboots by itself, it's very likely because it's lying about the size of RAM. My anger has just sublimated into excitement. This is going to be a fun <a href="https://merveilles.town/tags/hacking" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#hacking</a> challenge. :flan_hacker: cc: <a href="https://merveilles.town/tags/theWorkshop" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#theWorkshop</a> <a href="https://merveilles.town/tags/repair" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#repair</a> ps.: Protip: don't buy no-name Android tablets, at least not without testing them in-person

Lisa Lorenzin (she/her)<a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/makeShitMonday" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#makeShitMonday</a>, <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/mending" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#mending</a> edition!Our local caving grotto has a large canopy structure that we use for group camping events - as is common with shared equipment, it tends to be roughly handled, and the soft case that holds the poles and canvas for transport has come apart at the top seam.It's pretty sturdy fabric, and well-constructed - the corner is joined by one seam, and there's a separate seam holding down some thin rubber tape that keeps the seam allowance from fraying. Fortunately that means the failure is the thread holding the pieces together, not the fabric itself...It's a bit tedious to fix, since I'm trying to use existing holes rather than introduce new points of weakness. And I'm doing each seam as two lines of alternate running stitches, so if the threads break on one line, the other will hopefully hold it together enough for me to fix it more easily next time. I got through both lines of the joining seam and one line of the edge-tape seam before I ran out of time (and patience) today. Should go a lot quicker tomorrow since the edges and tape are already lined up, so it'll just be a simple running stitch!<a href="https://infosec.exchange/@cannibal" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@cannibal</a> <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/DIY" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#DIY</a> <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/repair" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#repair</a> <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/sewing" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#sewing</a> <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/handsewing" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#handsewing</a>

Primo Natura"John Lewis rolls out repair service across the UK"<a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/UK" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#UK</a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/UnitedKingdom" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#UnitedKingdom</a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/JohnLewis" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#JohnLewis</a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/Repair" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Repair</a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/Textiles" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Textiles</a><a href="https://www.edie.net/john-lewis-rolls-out-repair-service-across-the-uk/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://www.edie.net/john-lewis-rolls-out-repair-service-across-the-uk/</a>

Ari [APz] SovijärviIn today's episode of "things made of wet toilet paper", Godzilla's right flipper's plunger link went onto greener pastures.Much to my annoyance I didn't have the whole plunger+link part in stock, but seeing the plunger itself was still in okay shape, I just tapped the pin out and replaced the link as I had plenty of extras.Checking everything else in the mechanism I also noticed all 8 base plate screws were in various stages of being about to fall off and the end of stroke switch was dead.Dealt with now.<a href="https://mstdn.games/tags/pinball" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#pinball</a> <a href="https://mstdn.games/tags/pinrepair" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#pinrepair</a> <a href="https://mstdn.games/tags/repair" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#repair</a>

AI6YR BenFirst step was replacing the killer foot switch cord, frayed and exposed electrical wiring. Also cleaned inside the controller. I happen to have period vintage wire ends that are exactly the right size. <a href="https://m.ai6yr.org/tags/sewing" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#sewing</a> <a href="https://m.ai6yr.org/tags/sewingmachine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#sewingmachine</a> <a href="https://m.ai6yr.org/tags/repair" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#repair</a> <a href="https://m.ai6yr.org/tags/restoration" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#restoration</a>

Sunflower Björnskalle 🌻Wow, this was a surprisingly detailed article about how to fix a jumpy mouse scroll wheel by fixing or replacing the encoder. Unfortunately, I do not feel up for this right now actually. It's cool to know it's possible though.<a href="https://www.makeuseof.com/fix-mouse-scroll-wheel-jumping-up-and-down/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://www.makeuseof.com/fix-mouse-scroll-wheel-jumping-up-and-down/</a><a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/electronics" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#electronics</a> <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/consumerelectronics" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#consumerelectronics</a> <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/electronicsrepair" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#electronicsrepair</a> <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/repair" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#repair</a>

dreieckGot my hands again on a <a href="https://chaos.social/tags/cellphone" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#cellphone</a> that I regularly used years ago, where the original <a href="https://chaos.social/tags/keypad" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#keypad</a> stopped working and I replaced it with tactile mini switches and attached the replacemend keypad with silicone to the device. Was durable, and still works :-).Phone is still used irregularly.<a href="https://chaos.social/tags/diy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#diy</a> <a href="https://chaos.social/tags/repair" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#repair</a> <a href="https://chaos.social/tags/keyboard" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#keyboard</a> <a href="https://chaos.social/tags/dumbphone" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#dumbphone</a> <a href="https://chaos.social/tags/frankenphone" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#frankenphone</a>

Elegant Joy DigitalI have a suspicion that AI is an example of executive level disconnect, so here's a poll:Would you rather AI infused appliances, or more expensive, but longer-lasting, reparable appliances?<a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/AI" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#AI</a> <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/appliances" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#appliances</a> <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/electronics" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#electronics</a> <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/business" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#business</a> <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/consumer" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#consumer</a> <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/economics" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#economics</a> <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/economy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#economy</a> <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/repair" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#repair</a> <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/iot" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#iot</a> <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/InternetOfThings" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#InternetOfThings</a> <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/smartphone" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#smartphone</a> <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/environment" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#environment</a> <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/market" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#market</a> <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/marketing" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#marketing</a> <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/advertising" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#advertising</a> <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/technology" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#technology</a>

DerRepariererAlte Stereoanlagen - super Geräte! Zu schade diese zu ersetzen. Bei diesem Gerät funktioniert die Kassette nicht mehr. Der Antriebsriemen lässt sich zum Glück einfach tauschen.Old stereo systems - great devices! Too bad to replace them. The cassette no longer works on this appliance. Fortunately, the drive belt is easy to replace.<a href="https://derreparierer.codeberg.page/derreparierer/consumer_electronics/stereo_grundig_tape_deck_CF7400/readme.html" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://derreparierer.codeberg.page/derreparierer/consumer_electronics/stereo_grundig_tape_deck_CF7400/readme.html</a><a href="https://social.tchncs.de/tags/repair" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#repair</a> <a href="https://social.tchncs.de/tags/reparatur" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#reparatur</a> <a href="https://social.tchncs.de/tags/audio" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#audio</a> <a href="https://social.tchncs.de/tags/vintage" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#vintage</a>

iFixitDo you <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/repair" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#repair</a> your <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/clothing" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#clothing</a> when it gets damaged?

Derek Caelin is writing a bookMe, "repairing" my son's Switch Lite. I replace one part; break another.I have dreams of being a "repair guy" and the technical skills of an enthusiastic bull in a solder shop. <a href="https://social.coop/tags/repair" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#repair</a> <a href="https://social.coop/tags/rightToRepair" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#rightToRepair</a> <a href="https://social.coop/tags/solarpunk" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#solarpunk</a>

Ari [APz] SovijärviIn the topic of cheap things out of which I've gotten my money's worth from, this DS201 Pro portable scope. I bought it with zero expectations from eBay long ago.From what I understand, these started their life as a hack firmware to a common MP3 player, turning it into a portable scope. The firmware then found its way into devices that were actually made to be oscilloscopes, such as this one.I think it cost around $75 or so back in the days, but it has been priceless in arcade repairs over the years, when working with in-situ PCBs in pinball machines.It's very limited compared to the old HP's CRT scope I also have and it only has a single channel, but as my most common use case is "is anything sensible coming out of that chip" where I can instantly visually determine if we're in business, it's more than adequate.<a href="https://mstdn.games/tags/oscilloscope" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#oscilloscope</a> <a href="https://mstdn.games/tags/electronics" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#electronics</a> <a href="https://mstdn.games/tags/repair" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#repair</a>

SunnJax 🌞🏳️‍🌈 :Fire_Pride:And that concludes today’s episode of This Old House. Can I please go outside and play now? 🛠️<a href="https://tech.lgbt/tags/ThisOldHouse" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#ThisOldHouse</a> <a href="https://tech.lgbt/tags/repair" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#repair</a>

iFixitHey Mastodon!We're looking for passionate and curious fixers to join our Fixers Guild ambassador program. We want to collaborate with YOU on <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/repair" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#repair</a> and <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/RightToRepair" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#RightToRepair</a> content.More ⬇️

BacteriaThe rise of ‘Frankenstein’ laptops in New Delhi’s repair markets<a href="https://www.theverge.com/tech/639126/india-frankenstein-laptops" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://www.theverge.com/tech/639126/india-frankenstein-laptops</a><a href="https://fosstodon.org/@frameworkcomputer" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@frameworkcomputer</a> You gotta come to India.<a href="https://a.gup.pe/u/mastodonindians" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@mastodonindians</a> <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/righttorepair" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#righttorepair</a> <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/india" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#india</a> <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/jugaad" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#jugaad</a> <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/repair" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#repair</a> <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/framework" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#framework</a>

vkc (Veronica Explains)[this is not a tech support request]I have a broken iPad 7th gen, one of the 10.2" screens. I don't want to get it working again... I want to harvest the screen and connect it to a controller board for HDMI/VGA purposes. *Repeat: I do not want to fix the iPad.*I see controller boards for the smaller 9.7" screen, but does anyone have a lead on a similar board for the larger 10.2" screen?Something like this: <a href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/156374889915" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://www.ebay.com/itm/156374889915</a><a href="https://linuxmom.net/tags/repair" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#repair</a> <a href="https://linuxmom.net/tags/apple" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#apple</a>

Alx 🐈I'm convinced that the real innovation and the creativity necessary to survive the impending catastrophe will never come from places like Silicon Valley. It doesn't shine and it doesn't have world design conferences. It will come instead from the alleys of marketplaces, mostly (but not only) in the Global South. India's repair and engineering culture, and Frankestein laptops via <a href="https://flipboard.com/@theverge" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@theverge</a> <a href="https://www.theverge.com/tech/639126/india-frankenstein-laptops" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://www.theverge.com/tech/639126/india-frankenstein-laptops</a><a href="https://mastodon.design/tags/RightToRepair" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#RightToRepair</a> <a href="https://mastodon.design/tags/Repair" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Repair</a> <a href="https://mastodon.design/tags/EWaste" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#EWaste</a> <a href="https://mastodon.design/tags/Waste" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Waste</a> <a href="https://mastodon.design/tags/PlannedObsolescence" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#PlannedObsolescence</a> <a href="https://mastodon.design/tags/electronics" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#electronics</a>

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