Electronics repair
Open up broken phones, consoles and gadgets to replace parts and get them working.
Electronics repair
- To start
- $60
- Each month
- $10
- Time
- 2 hours a week
- Sessions
- 45 minutes or more
- Where
- At home
- Who with
- On your own
Is it for you?
- It rewards care and fine detail.
- It makes things you'll actually use.
- It's hands-on from start to finish.
- It asks almost nothing of your body.
You’ll like it if
- You want to build something of your own
- You want to make useful things
- You want to keep your brain sharp
Maybe not if
- You want to switch your brain off
- You want a workout
- You want something fast and exciting
What it feels like
Electronics repairAverage maker & Engineering hobbyCalm
Company
Physical effort
Creative freedom
Brainwork
Hands-on
Outdoors
Quick wins
$60Costs more to start than 68% of hobbies
$10Over a year, more than the kit
$180About $2 an hour at 2 hours a week
Before you buy
Borrow from a friend or buy second-hand first. Upgrade once you know you will keep going.
Your first session
Open a dead gadget from the drawer with a cheap precision toolkit and follow a free online repair guide to swap its battery.
45 minutes or moreAt homeEasy to start
Questions
How much does electronics repair cost to start?
About $60 if you rent or borrow where people usually do, then about $10 a month once you are going.
How much time does electronics repair take?
About 2 hours a week to enjoy it and get better, in sessions of 45 minutes or more.
Can I do electronics repair at home?
Yes. Needs a table or a corner.
Is electronics repair good for beginners?
Yes. It is easy to start as a complete beginner. A good first session: Open a dead gadget from the drawer with a cheap precision toolkit and follow a free online repair guide to swap its battery.
Do I need other people for electronics repair?
No. It works fine on your own.