Logitech is teaming up with repair guide and parts provider iFixit to offer replacement components to its users. Stacked with genuine parts, they’ll also provide step-by-step installation guides so you can do it all yourself.
To begin with, Logitech will offer original replacement parts for 20 devices via the iFixit website. Available across 62 countries, these parts will be paired with guides in multiple languages covering each step of the repair process, including images. You will be able to buy pre-made bundles that pack all the required tools and bits to make the experience as simple as possible. Now, you can fix your broken mouse or swap your headset battery instead of throwing them.
While the initial batch of parts mainly covers basic repairs like swapping the internal battery or replacement mouse pads, more could be added as time goes. Moreover, iFixit will need some time to make the guides that go with each repair.
Supported products currently include: all MX Master and MX Anywhere, MX Master 3S, MX keyboard, Pro X Superlight, G305, G Pro mouse/headset, G502 Hero, G915, G Pro X, G733, and Zone Learn.
The announcement also indicated that repairability is just the beginning, hinting that this collaboration will evolve in the future, probably to include hardware customisations or advanced repairs. The latter is definitely the one most users will benefit from.
Let’s be real, swapping a headset earpads or mouse feet is nothing extraordinary. You can find tutorials about these alongside heaps of replacement parts with a simple Google search. The strength of iFixit is the detailed and novice-friendly guides that go hand-in-hand with the repair bundles it sells in its store.
Logitech and iFixit should take this to the next level and start offering replacement components such as mouse buttons and sensors, PCBs, headset speakers and mics, not to forget frames/structural elements. For example, the junction between the headset headband and speakers will likely be the most wanted repair, followed by battery or mouse button swaps.
Talking of which, the latter is something that I had to do myself due to unwanted double clicks, on a Logitech mouse funnily enough. At the time, I had to search the internet for compatible parts and guides. Luckily, mine was a well-known model, which made it much easier. That said, iFixit would have still been a much faster and seamless process, and most importantly, less stressful for newcomers.
In any case, this is a great move towards reducing e-waste. Much better than the empty eco-friendly speeches we see everywhere. So, great work Logitech.
