Videos, manuals and resources

Apple iPhone repair manuals ↗

Official step-by-step manuals: screw charts, adhesive and battery de-bond procedures.

support.apple.com/docs/iphone

Apple Self Service Repair ↗

How to order genuine Apple parts and tools (where available).

support.apple.com/self-service-repair

Apple: Use Repair Assistant ↗

Which parts each iPhone/iPad model can calibrate, and how to finish a repair.

support.apple.com/120579

Apple: restore errors 9, 4005, 4013, 4014 ↗

Official troubleshooting for the most common restore errors.

support.apple.com/HT201444

Apple: Mac firmware revive and restore ↗

Revive (keeps data) or restore (erases) an Apple-silicon or T2 Mac.

support.apple.com/guide/platform-support/mac-firmware-revive

Apple Check Coverage ↗

Check warranty status from the serial number.

checkcoverage.apple.com

Dell manuals ↗

Free service manuals with disassembly steps and part numbers.

www.dell.com/support/manuals

Lenovo PSREF ↗

Exact specifications and compatible parts for every Lenovo model.

psref.lenovo.com

HP Support ↗

Maintenance and service guides, drivers and diagnostics.

support.hp.com

iFixit repair guides ↗

Thousands of free photo guides and teardowns, organised by device.

www.ifixit.com/Guide

Windows 11 download (Microsoft) ↗

Official installation media and Media Creation Tool.

www.microsoft.com/software-download/windows11

Ventoy ↗

Put many bootable ISO files on one USB drive.

www.ventoy.net

Rufus ↗

Write a bootable USB drive from an ISO.

rufus.ie

Memtest86+ ↗

Free open-source RAM test.

www.memtest.org

CrystalDiskInfo ↗

Drive health (S.M.A.R.T.) on Windows.

crystalmark.info/en/software/crystaldiskinfo/

HWiNFO ↗

Temperatures, sensors and full hardware inventory.

www.hwinfo.com

TestDisk & PhotoRec ↗

Recover lost partitions and deleted files.

www.cgsecurity.org/wiki/TestDisk

GNU ddrescue ↗

Image a failing drive safely before recovery.

www.gnu.org/software/ddrescue/

OpenBoardView ↗

Free viewer for boardview files.

github.com/OpenBoardView/OpenBoardView

Android Platform Tools (ADB/Fastboot) ↗

Official Google command-line tools.

developer.android.com/tools/releases/platform-tools

Android Flash Tool ↗

Flash official Pixel images from a Chrome/Edge browser.

flash.android.com

Pixel factory images ↗

Official full firmware images for Google Pixel phones.

developers.google.com/android/images

Microsoft BitLocker recovery key ↗

Where customers find their recovery key (Microsoft account).

aka.ms/myrecoverykey

No More Ransom ↗

Free legitimate ransomware decryptors.

www.nomoreransom.org

All About Circuits — free textbook ↗

Complete free electronics textbook: DC, AC, semiconductors, digital.

www.allaboutcircuits.com/textbook/

SparkFun — How to Use a Multimeter ↗

Beginner tutorial with photos.

learn.sparkfun.com/tutorials/how-to-use-a-multimeter

SparkFun — How to Solder (through-hole) ↗

Tools, technique and rework, with photos.

learn.sparkfun.com/tutorials/how-to-solder-through-hole-sold

Adafruit Guide to Excellent Soldering ↗

Classic illustrated guide: good and bad joints.

learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-guide-excellent-soldering

TESDA Online Program (TOP) ↗

Free self-paced online courses (about 40), including Computer Systems Servicing NC II and Start and Improve Your Business. No tuition.

www.e-tesda.gov.ph

TESDA Online Program: create a free account ↗

Sign-up page. Register with your email, then enrol in any course.

www.e-tesda.gov.ph/login/signup.php

TESDA scholarships: TWSP, PESFA, STEP, Tulong Trabaho ↗

Free face-to-face training and free NC assessment; some tracks add allowances, insurance or starter toolkits (STEP). Apply at a TESDA provincial or district office, the scholarship desk of an accredited school, or online via tesda.gov.ph.

www.tesda.gov.ph

Training Regulations: Computer Systems Servicing NC II (PDF) ↗

The official standard: every competency, what the assessor checks, and the tool list. 280 nominal hours. Core: install and configure systems, set up networks, set up servers, maintain and repair.

www.tesda.gov.ph/Downloadables/TR%20Computer%20Systems%20Ser

Training Regulations: Electronic Products Assembly and Servicing NC II (PDF) ↗

The official standard for board-level electronics: assemble, service consumer electronics, service industrial modules.

www.tesda.gov.ph/Downloadables/TR-Electronic%20Products%20As

All TESDA Training Regulations ↗

Download any qualification standard (for instructors building a TESDA-aligned course).

tesda.gov.ph/Download/Training_Regulations

TESDA Women's Center: EPAS NC II programme ↗

Programme page from a TESDA-run centre: 264 nominal hours (33 days).

twc.tesda.gov.ph/program?courseID=6

Professor Messer: CompTIA A+ videos ↗

Complete free video course for the current A+ exams (220-1201 / 220-1202): hardware, laptops, mobile devices, troubleshooting, operating systems.

www.professormesser.com

Cisco Networking Academy (free courses) ↗

Free self-paced Computer Hardware Basics (about 6 h), Operating Systems Basics and Networking Basics, each with a free digital badge.

www.netacad.com

DTI Business Name Registration (BNRS) ↗

Register your business name online.

bnrs.dti.gov.ph

BIR ORUS ↗

Online BIR registration, COR, books of accounts.

orus.bir.gov.ph

Philippine Business Hub ↗

Government one-stop portal for business registration.

business.gov.ph

DTI: Accreditation of Service and Repair Enterprises ↗

SRE requirements and application form.

esigaw.dti.gov.ph/e-sigaw-services/e-konsyumer-corner/consum

National Privacy Commission ↗

Data Privacy Act guidance for businesses.

privacy.gov.ph

DENR Environmental Management Bureau ↗

Hazardous-waste rules and registered treatment facilities.

emb.gov.ph

DTI (Negosyo Centers, BMBE) ↗

Free business counselling and BMBE registration.

www.dti.gov.ph

Louis Rossmann

MacBook board-level repair, live diagnostics, running a repair business honestly.

iPad Rehab (Jessa Jones)

iPhone/iPad microsoldering, data recovery from dead phones, teaching beginners.

REWA Technology

Phone/MacBook board repair, screen refurbishing, tool use.

Phone Repair Guru

Phone and iPad repairs in a working shop, start to finish.

Hugh Jeffreys

Phone repairs and refurbishing, parts pairing explained.

NorthridgeFix

Console, phone and laptop repairs including board work.

Paul Daniels

MacBook logic board diagnosis explained step by step.

Learn Electronics Repair

Laptop/PC and general electronics fault-finding for learners.

iFixit

Official teardowns and repair videos.

EEVblog

Multimeters, oscilloscopes and electronics fundamentals in depth.

Linus Tech Tips

PC building and components for beginners.

Tagalog tutorials

Filipino-language repair videos for students who learn best in Tagalog.