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Third-party repair experts have a hard time fixing popular devices, and iFixit's CEO says big tech companies are to blame. What you need to know The CEO and founder of iFixit discussed how difficult it is to repair popular gadgets at a recent hearing. Microsoft, Apple, and Samsung were specifically called out for making it difficult to repair smartphones, laptops, and other devices. It can be difficult or impossible for third-party repairers to obtain parts and tools required to fix some devices. Microsoft, Samsung, Apple, and other major tech companies have been called out by iFixit co-founder and CEO Kyle Wiens regarding how difficult it is to repair hardware. Wiens explains that it's difficult for third-party repairers to obtain the required tools and parts to fix popular smartphones, laptops, and other gadgets. "We've seen manufacturers restrict our ability to buy parts," said Wiens at the Productivity Commission's virtual right to repair public hearing on Monday (via ZDNet... ...