Anyone got an iFixit discount code?

[JayJ]

I need some tools

[Kieran88]

The only semi-reliable ones right now are:
JOEYDOESTECH10
RETURNFOR10
FRIDAY10

Everything else is hit-or-miss or expired

[QuantumKnight]

Awesome I could use one too. Need something to pry apart my ipod mini

[Myles]

That is pretty much what I took from it too. From what I have seen the gap between headlines and reality is still pretty wide.

More to come on this I suspect.

Background processes and startup items cause more problems than hardware failures in my experience

[Inland Aidan]

That is pretty much what I took from it too. From what I have seen the gap between headlines and reality is still pretty wide. More to come

That works in theory but the prep is more involved than it sounds. Happy to answer questions if you get stuck.

The first question I always ask is what changed just before the problem started

[Anchor99]

I love the way you put that. Sometimes the value is in the details people nearly leave out.

Worth a longer look.

Disk health is worth running a diagnostic on before spending on anything.

[Luca76]

That is pretty much what I took from it too. From what I have seen the gap between headlines and reality is still pretty wide. More t

Agree, and the implications are bigger than most people realise. I find the financial angle of any big story is usually the most underreported part.

Curious to see how this develops.

A lot of Windows issues sort themselves with a fresh install of drivers

[Amy96]

Completely agree, and it is frustrating that this is not more widely known. When I ran into something similar the biggest improvement came from stripping things back and checking the obvious basics first.

Give it a go and report back.

Most slowdowns on older machines are disk related not processor related

[MrRicardo]

Agree, and the implications are bigger than most people realise. Most people form opinions on things like this before the full picture is available.

Worth keeping an eye on

[NeutrinoX74]

Same here really. Thanks for the thread

[SouthernBuffer]

No discount code here, but I can vouch for their bits. I bought a set years ago and they're still going strong despite my occasional habit of treating screws like personal enemies.

[Coder22]

No code from me unfortunately, but I've bought a couple of their kits before and they've held up really well. Sometimes paying full price hurts a little less when the tools don't immediately try to retire themselves.

[BretHart88]

I don't have a code, but if you're not in a huge rush, iFixit seems to run sales often enough that it's worth keeping an eye on their newsletter. My wallet usually finds out about those sales five minutes after I've already bought something.

[Phil95]

I swear every time I need tools there are no discount codes anywhere. The moment I finally place the order, three promotional emails magically appear. It's basically a law of the universe at this point.

[Anvil]

If you find one, post it here because I could use a few things myself. Half my toolbox is made up of random screwdrivers I've collected over the years, and none of them are ever the one I actually need.

[RightAbout24]

I checked for discounts a while back and had no luck. That said, I ended up buying the kit anyway because I was tired of opening electronics with whatever questionable object happened to be nearby.

[ProperJobs50]

Have you tried searching for student, teacher, or first-order discounts if any apply to you? Sometimes companies hide the useful deals where nobody thinks to look.

Or they hide them from me specifically. I'm still investigating.

[BrittleQuarry]

The dangerous thing about visiting iFixit is that I go there needing one tool and leave wanting an entire repair station. Apparently my brain thinks I'm one purchase away from becoming a professional technician.

[Nina24]

I don't know any active codes, but it might be worth checking around major holidays. That's usually when I see the better deals pop up.

Of course, that advice is only useful if the thing you're fixing can survive until then.

[Sentinel96]

If you're only doing a one-off repair, it might be worth seeing whether a friend already has the tools. That's saved me a surprising amount of money over the years.

The downside is admitting I bought another gadget that needs fixing.

[Cobra69]

I came into this thread hoping someone else had a code. Instead I've learned there are at least two of us standing around waiting for one.

Maybe if we all stare at the screen long enough a coupon will spontaneously generate.

[Zach72]

Might be worth checking the usual places before paying full price. iFixit sometimes runs seasonal discounts, newsletter offers, or bundle deals, but the codes floating around online are often older than the repair project they are supposed to help with

If you only need basic tools, compare the price of the individual items too. The Mako driver kit is popular because it covers a lot of electronics work, but if you are just opening one laptop or replacing a battery, a smaller kit may do the job.

Also keep an eye on their refurbished section if available. Tools are tools, and a slightly used spudger is not going to know the difference

The annoying part is that everyone wants a discount code, but the best savings are often from buying exactly what you need instead of grabbing a giant kit full of bits you will never touch.

[Phil]

Joining the waiting room for the mythical iFixit coupon code, I see

I have not seen a reliable permanent discount code that works for everyone. A lot of the coupon sites just recycle expired codes and collect clicks, which is probably the real business model at this point.

For anyone needing tools right now, it may be better to check whether the repair guide recommends specific items. For example, a phone screen repair might only need a precision driver set, suction handle, picks, and maybe a heat source.

The nice thing about iFixit is the repair information itself. Even if the tools cost a little more, their guides can save you from turning a small repair into a pile of expensive replacement parts.

If a working code appears, share it here though. There are clearly a few of us standing around refreshing the page waiting for the discount fairy to arrive