Use parts to solve a known repair requirement. ReStory officially includes component replacement and in-game browser sourcing; buying a whole device for donor parts is a player-discussed tactic, not a guaranteed profit method.
- Devices can be disassembled into components.
- Faulty parts can be replaced during repairs.
- Official descriptions connect spare-part sourcing with the old-school in-game browser.
- Exact donor profit, component value, and universal part counts are not verified.
Use the Device Database to search the currently verified component set in either direction: device to parts, or part to compatible devices.
A practical parts workflow
- 01Identify the requirement
Know which repair needs a replacement before opening the marketplace.
- 02Check what you already own
Review parts and devices already connected to your shop workflow before spending cash.
- 03Compare part versus donor purpose
A direct spare part is simpler. A donor device only makes sense when its usable components serve a clear repair or inventory need.
- 04Disassemble and track
If using a donor, keep the recovered components organized so they remain findable when the target device returns to the bench.
A device opened into separate components for bench work.Official Steam screenshot - 05Install and rebuild
Replace the faulty component and complete the normal reassembly sequence.
Store and find repair parts
Use the symptom and your installed version to choose the next check:
- Moving recovered parts into inventory: patch 1.0.011r reports a button that places all gadget items into inventory. That confirms a batch storage action, but the note does not establish the button's screen location or a shortcut.
- Inventory sorting looks wrong: patch 1.0.013r reports fixing inventory sorting. Check your installed version and the part's last known location; not every missing item is a sorting issue.
- A part disappeared after cleaning: if it was lost in the sonic bath, read the version-specific cleaning answer. The patch report does not promise automatic recovery of items lost before updating.
- A verified repair needs a replacement: identify the required component first, then use the existing sourcing and compatibility checks below. Do not buy stock solely because a patch changed storage or sorting.
For a repair already on the bench, the Repair Database keeps the next step tied to the current device and symptom.
When a donor purchase makes sense
A donor device is easiest to justify when you already know why you need it. Buying speculatively adds two uncertainties: the actual condition of the listing and the usefulness of its internal components. Community discussion about marketplace listings and margins means a cheap device is not automatically a good deal.
Avoid the inventory trap
Keep customer work, online requests, and marketplace inventory mentally separate. If the purchase is about resale rather than an active repair, review the Marketplace Guide and Money Guide before committing shop cash.
FAQ / QUICK ANSWERS
Questions from the workbench
01Where do spare parts come from?
Official material says spare parts can be sourced through the in-game browser and related acquisition systems.
02Can I move all gadget parts into inventory together?
Patch 1.0.011r reports a button that places all gadget items into inventory. The official note confirms the capability but does not identify the button location or a keyboard shortcut.
03What if inventory sorting looks wrong?
Patch 1.0.013r reports an inventory-sorting fix. Check your installed version and verify where the part came from before treating a missing item as a sorting problem.
04What is a donor device?
Players use the term for a purchased or owned device that is disassembled to supply components for other repairs.
05Are donor devices always profitable?
No reliable universal profit table is verified. Purchase price, usable components, condition, and the repair purpose all matter.
06How many parts does each device have?
This guide omits exact part counts unless a specific official developer source confirms the assembly.
EVIDENCE LOG
Sources and last checked
- Official game sourceOfficial Steam store page
- Official developer patch note · Aug 20, 2026Patch 1.0.011r announcement
- Official developer patch note · Aug 21, 2026Patch 1.0.013r announcement
- Official developer sourceOfficial Steam news and developer logs
- Community reportsGeneral Steam discussions
Research pack checked August 9, 2026. Version-sensitive reports are labeled in the article.