Expert guidance and hands-on help for repairing smartphones, laptops, tablets, and other consumer electronics.
Free use of professional-grade repair tools, soldering stations, and diagnostic equipment in a shared workspace.
Support for fixing car key fobs, sensors, and other automotive electronic components with proper techniques.
Informal learning sessions where staff teach repair skills, from disassembly to component replacement and soldering.
Assistance in identifying issues like overheating, battery problems, or logic board corrosion in devices.
I came here a few times last year to repair various different automotive electronics. The equipment is great and the staff is friendly and assist with any questions.
Dan was great and patient. He guided me with the repair of a damaged key fob and identified some other issues with the board that I had not noticed. I fixed a broken trace, replaced a battery, and reflowed some damaged pads/solder joints that Dan noticed. I was unsure if I wanted to tackle the job myself or pay for a repair. I’m glad I did the open repair workshop as it was quite the rewarding experience. Thanks Dan! Thanks FUTO! And thanks Louis? Yeah, thanks Louis!
Awesome people here. They have all the tools you need and it is free. They will help you and give you advice on what to do and how to do it. If you are interested in learning how to repair your own device, this is an amazing resource. Thanks to Louis, Dan and everyone else who helped me with tools, techniques and troubleshooting methods to successfully repair a device that would have otherwise been thrown away. I definitely learned something.
Great people here: I got to know FUTO and the right to repair over the weekend, and there would be the workshop today. I drove from Northwest after work, and it took some time to locate the place. It's a kind of late, and I would be happy by just saying hello to everyone and Louis. Just in case, I brought my 12 year old laptop that is over-heating all the time, and Louis helped me to disassemble and reassemble the logic board, diagnose the temperature sensors and the logic board corrosion, and Dan helped me to re-apply the thermal paste. Before the thermal paste replacement: CPU hit 98 degree Celsius After the thermal paste replacement: CPU stays 78~82 degree Celsius at the steady state When it's idling: below 70 degree Celsius I will definitely visit again, get acquainted with the people, and learn how to repair. I appreciate all the help from the folks even they are so busy to unpack the moving boxes and to settle down in the place. Thanks again, Louis and Dan!
I went there to repair my wife's phone, which battery bulged and the back glass partially came out. She really loved her phone and did not like the idea of getting a new one. I bought a new battery from iFixit and went to get help replacing it over at FUTO. Daniel and Louis were extremely helpful and helped me avoid common mistakes when taking the phone apart. After about 30 minutes, the phone was fully repaired and closed! Happy wife = Happy Life.

Empowering DIY repairs with expert guidance and free access to professional tools.
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FUTO Open Repair Workshop in Austin is a community-focused repair space dedicated to the right-to-repair movement. We provide free access to professional-grade tools and expert guidance to help you fix your own electronics, from smartphones and laptops to automotive components. Our friendly staff assists with diagnostics, troubleshooting, and hands-on repair techniques, empowering you to extend the life of your devices and reduce e-waste. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced tinkerer, our welcoming environment fosters learning and sustainability.
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