Team Repair launches adult STEM kit for phone repair

British company Team Repair has launched the Repair Kit for Grown-Ups: Mobile Phone Edition, a STEM learning kit designed to teach adults how to fix their own smartphones. The kit uses a dummy phone that mimics real repair challenges, including miniature precision screws, stretch-release adhesive, and component replacement for the battery and screen. Users diagnose the issue using a test board that provides live feedback. Founded by Design Engineering graduates from Imperial College London, Team Repair typically makes kits for children aged 8-14. The adult kit was developed after a viral TikTok video and a survey revealing that fear of breaking their own device was the biggest barrier to repair. The kit operates on a circular rental model with a refundable deposit, and customers can also purchase a toolkit for future repairs. Co-founder Anaïs Engelmann emphasized that the goal is confidence building, making skills transferable across modern smartphones.