Fix it yourself Websites

So I started thinking about how easy or difficult it is for consumers to repair their own products when they break.

If some companies are telling consumers it is cheaper to buy a brand new product than for them to fix the part for you; is there a way around this: to fix the part yourself.

I started looking for companies that could provide specific parts for products.

I came across ifixit and their stance on sustainability is:

Fix the Planet Repair is recycling! The best way to keep electronics out of landfills is to keep them working longer. Toxic electronic waste is a global problem that we are working to solve. Self repair saves you money and helps the environment!

http://www.ifixit.com/

I then found fixya where consumers can discuss specific problems with products. Users can gain points for the amount of solutions they give and can also earn achievements based on their solutions.

http://www.fixya.com/