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I have already tried:

1. Performing a force shutdown (holding the Action Button for 10 seconds).

2. Attempting to update multiple times via the Web Console.

The error persists every time I power the device back on. Does anyone have any ideas?

⟐ Commented 四月 23, 2026 at 5:54 GMT-7

Is there anyway to fix this?

⟐ Commented 四月 20, 2026 at 8:18 GMT-7

the blue action/power button stopped working (doesn’t click, pressing it does not power on).

I’ve followed the instructions for disassembly up to removal of the front cover to diagnose the issue and the button on the UI board itself seems to be the most likely culprit (“mushy”, doesn’t click). Tried gently moving it and pulling on it with tweezers a bit thinking it might dislodge it somehow but to no avail.

The fixhub is basically new, I’ve got it as a gift as part of the soldering toolkit and used it twice, so paying for a replacement UI board for repair seems unjustified.

I’ve reported the issue to customer service but I wonder whether there is anything else I could try (perhaps some magic fix I’m missing being new to this) in the meantime, while waiting for a response. Thanks in advance.

⟐ Commented 三月 25, 2026 at 10:39 GMT-7

after having not used the FixHub for about 5 months (put it into my drawer with about 70% charge), i wanted to solder something - and to my surprise the unit was completely dead (in my living room, so not cold/unheated).

I could revive it by charging it with a USB-A to USB-C cable - but that was a shock :(

So, i guess, my question is:

Is this expected? Is there some kind of "vampire drain" that empties the battery slowly but steadily?

No offense, but the whole product is a bit of a letdown - one of my tips i ordered regularly disconnects when i exert the slightest pressure, the other doesn't - everything is acting slightly more erratic than i would like it to (especially a) at this price point, b) this being an iFixit product) and if i now have to take special care of the FixHub once in a while... don't know, i just don't need another Tamagotchi i need to tend to at this point in life vs. something i can just put in a drawer, forget about it and be able to use it whenever i pull it out. Sorry for the rant.

Tooth sheered off of the tool holder that holds the blades on there. It actually breaks a new blade without it. Looking to replace but I can’t find any disassembly instructions or videos.

⟐ Answered 一月 12, 2026 at 1:22 GMT-7

I've recently started using heat-set inserts in some of my 3D print designs, but I've run into a small issue — the only soldering iron I own is the iFixit one, and unfortunately, it doesn’t currently offer a tip designed for heat-set inserts.

Has anyone had any success using any of the four standard tips for this purpose? Or is a dedicated soldering iron with a compatible insert tip the only real option?

Would love to hear your experiences or any creative workarounds you've found!

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