My Problem

Replacing Logic Board in PowerBook G4 15" 1.25ghz

My Fix

The repair went great - thanks.

My Advice

In step 7 the instructions state, "Remove the 4.2 mm 1/16" H 1.5 hex screws in either corner, next to the display (a T6 Torx driver will also do the job nicely).

I completely forgot the obvious & used the T6 ? no (didn't fit), the T7 shaved down a bit when I should have just used a 1.5mm allen wrench or hex key.

I realized this after the repair & used my allen wrench to optimize the torque.

The required tools mention the T6 & this was the only place to use it throughout the repair when actually the 1.5mm allen wrench is a much better fit but isn't mentioned in the required tools.

My Problem

Although leaving my iPhone 2g on the lawn to get soaked by the sprinklers was a good excuse to upgrade, I've never had the heart to actually throw the broken thing away. I finally decided I might as well try to crack it open so I ordered tools and a replacement battery.

My Fix

Opening the phone was easier than I expected. All told, I spent about an hour opening the phone, desoldering the old battery, soldering in the new one, and cleaning out some lint with a dental pick and canned air. The phone looks almost as good as new now, although some of the seams aren't quite as tight as they were from factory. Now I want to try repairing all my busted down gadgets.

My Advice

I cut my fingers a few times on the sharp edges of the aluminum iPhone back, so be careful! Also, use some desolder braid to clean up the pads where the battery is soldered in.

My Problem

My wife's iPhone 3GS fell into a concrete floor few days before the 4s release, coincidence?.

My Fix

It was hard at first time, but the videos help a lot. I did not install properly one of the connectors and I had to unmount the iPhone again.

I bought the full front panel to avoid dissasembling just the touch screen so the fix was not that hard.

My Advice

Be calm, think it twice and watch the ifixit video tutorial.

My Problem

The LCD and Battery were bad

My Fix

Well, the guides went perfectly, and the iseamo tool was invaluable to the project. I got everything replaced without a hitch. Unfortunately, there was corrosion on the Logic board, and that was the main problem. So, As soon as that part arrives, I have no doubt it will go great thanks to the guides your site offers for free.

My Advice

Just remember to replace the tape you take off... it protects the LCD cable from snagging on anything.

My Problem

The hard drive in an iPod Classic (12GB 7th Gen.) showed signs of faliure, so it needed replacement; whether it was the hard drive or the unit itself. Why should anyone lay-to-waste an otherwise perfectly functioning iPod?

My Fix

I replaced the hard drive with a matching Samsung SpinPoint HS12YHA hard disk.

My Advice

I am not familiar with the other iPod classic models, but getting the first tool you use (on each side) to pry open is VERY difficult at first. The space-of-separation is hair-thin, and scratching the metal casing appears inevitable. I would suggest they make much more resilient plastic ipod opening tools. I also suggest to anyone working on these to take the advice of using the putty knife to wedge this open. The main difference in my experience is that I used the metal spudger from the get-go. It was required, in my point-of-view.

My Problem

Bad Click wheel

My Fix

Good - instructions were great

My Advice

Easy and fast repair for Ipod when following detailed instructions

My Problem

hyeadphone jack nackered

My Fix

successfully - opening the pod was the hardest and most time consuming part, and i bent the casing a little but once i got it open the fix was a breeze!

My Advice

DO NOT STRESS! this repair will go successfully, just don't get overwhelmed by the amount of steps to work through and how fiddly it all seems. i bought all the tools from the site and they were all used and worked well. opening the pod is the hardest part, just don't get annoyed with it, be slow and calm and all will go well :)

My Problem

Headphone jack on my sons 80gb iPod only worked in one ear. This isn't the first iPod that's done this to us,but it is the first one I tried to fix.

My Fix

The repair went just like it was shown in the slideshow. No confusion during any of the steps. The whole process took less than an hour. I will definitly use this site again.

My Advice

Buy lots of plastic opening tools. I broke the four I purchased and used the metal spudger for most of the repair.

My Problem

Phone dropped at airport during pre-flight security screening.... Empty your pockets, remove your jacket, remove your hat, remove you shoes, remove your glasses, remove your belt... CRASH

My Fix

Much, much slower than on your video.... Are you sure MJ isn't related to Bat Woman or some other supra terrestrial individual? Intense staring at the screen also failed to deposit her phone number into my iPhone contact list!

My Advice

For the tool kit for this job you should add (1) A 6X hand-held magnifying glass. Helps examine cable sockets for correct alignment / damage when connecting cables (2) A pair of fine-point tweezers for handling screws and small parts (3) The Phillips screwdriver should be magnetized to retain screws for initial threading.

My Problem

My daughter dropped her iPod touch and cracked the digitizer.

My Fix

I first went online and ordered a new digitizer for it. I watched a video on youtube. I thought I had a 2nd generation iPod. I was unable to pop the clips holding the screen in. Since the screen was cracked I just kind of pried it out. After looking at the parts I decided that this was not a 2nd generation it must be a 3rd generation. I ordered more parts. I had not even recieved the parts when after watching more videos on repairing them that decided it was a 4rth generation. I ordered more parts and a metal spudger. I did not wait for the spudger and preceded with a knife. I managed to break a wire on the volume control and on the speaker. I was beginning to worry, then without warning the camera fell out into my hand confirming that I had probably fixed this ipod beyond repair. I now have parts for a 2nd, 3rd and 4th gen iPod touch and the right tools to do it. I am confident that I could be successful.

My Advice

What I have learned from this is to make sure of what you have before you try to fix it. Make sure you have the right tools and good advice like those from ifixit.com.