# DIY Technology Repair Toolkits The iFixit Pro Tech Toolkit Enables At-Home Tech Repairs By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-11-02 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pro-tech-toolkit References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2018/11/01/its-perfectly-legal-to-fix-your-own-gadgets-now/) & [ifixit](https://www.ifixit.com/) The Right To Repair movement is coming to fruition in the US and subsequently making it completely appropriate for consumers to perform their own repairs, so new solutions like the iFixit Pro Tech Toolkit are being put forth to help. Developed by iFixit over the course of five years using information from thousands of different repair manuals, the kit is packed with a 64-bit screwdriver kit, tweezers, prytools, magnetic storage tray and much more. The kit works effectively alongside the organization's DIY repair videos and tutorials for replacing smartphone screens, batteries and much more without having to pay high premiums to OEMs. The iFixit Pro Tech Toolkit is part of the growing maker movement around the world as consumers seek to save money and perform their own repairs or hacks. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 63% | Activity: 63% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [DIY](https://www.trendhunter.com/diy) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Right to Repair Movement:** Opportunities for companies that offer repair toolkits and services, as more consumers advocate for their right to fix their own devices. - **DIY Repair Kits:** Growth potential in the market for DIY technology repair toolkits, as consumers look to save money by fixing their own devices. - **Maker Movement:** Expansion opportunities for companies that cater to the growing maker movement and provide tools for consumers to create, modify, or repair their own products. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Consumer Electronics:** Innovative repair solutions and services for consumer electronics can provide an edge for manufacturers in this competitive market. - **Automotive:** The automotive industry can benefit from offering consumers more options for repairing their own vehicles, as the Right To Repair movement gains momentum. - **Home Improvement:** As more consumers embrace DIY culture, home improvement industries can capitalize on this trend by offering repair toolkits for home appliances and gadgets. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Maker-Friendly Tech Repair Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoto-precision-screwdriver-kit-pro.md) - [Essential Smartphone Repair Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyper-tough.md) - [DIY Tech Repair Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-self-service-repair.md) - [Smartphone DIY Repair Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartphone-diy-repair-kit.md) - [Compact Computer Tool Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pc-computer-tool-kit.md) - [AI-Powered Tech Repair Assistants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ifixit-fixbot.md) - [Collaboration Technology Repair Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-self-repair-program.md) - [Home Maintenance Toolkits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinkr-1.md) - [DIY Home Maintenance Toolkits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinkr.md)