Am I the only one who thinks those new 'repair cafes' are a bad idea?

I checked out the one in Springfield last month, and it felt more like a free clinic than a real shop. They had a volunteer trying to fix a 2019 MacBook Pro with a basic $20 soldering iron kit. How do you even start that conversation about proper tools and safety?

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anderson.jason16d ago

Trying to fix modern tech with a basic soldering iron is like trying to perform surgery with a butter knife. I once watched a guy at one of those places attempt a repair that ended with more smoke than a campfire.

oliver_anderson15d ago

Disagree completely, a good iron and some flux can fix plenty of modern boards. That smoke story sounds more like a skill issue than a tool problem. You just need the right technique for small parts.

sandragonzalez8h ago

Bring your own gear if you're serious about board repair. A decent hot air station is pretty much required for modern laptops.