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My Problem
The hard drive had S.M.A.R.T errors
My Fix
I followed the instructions from iFixit on taking the iMac apart and managed to replace the hard drive.
The new hard drive was the same size and model from the same manufacturer that I got in Compusa.
The tools I got from iFixit really worked in the way described.
My Advice
After replacing the hard drive the iMac starting having a loud noise due to high RPMs in the fan.
I got HDD Fan Control (http://www.hddfancontrol.com) and after installing it the noise disappeared.
My Problem
The power button stopped working
My Fix
I got the tools needed way faster than expected from you guys...thanks!
Went 100% perfect with your instructions
My Advice
Take your time and follow directions closely. If you do, no problem at all
My Problem
My home button was not working well, but not completely broken either. It would work fine for a while either after several attempts or if I was within the walls of the Apple store. The button felt just a little 'crunchy' but I had no warranty left, and I already had my complimentary repair on a shattered back glass panel (during which the home button worked just fine). I found this guide and selection of parts here on iFixit and decided to take a leap of faith and do it myself. I figured if I messed anything up, I'm eligible for an upgrade to the 4s.
My Fix
Thanks to the detailed guide it went just about perfectly. I organized things by printing the guide out on paper so that I could tape each screw to it's exact spot in the photo as I went through the steps, but kept a laptop handy to be able to zoom in on the alternate views. Having the right tools on hand boosted my confidence that I wouldn't scratch or break anything.
The tear-down was a cruise. Everything was just as described in the guide and when I got to the last step I could see a ring of gunky looking corrosion around the base of the home button so I knew I was replacing the right thing. The return trip was where I made my only mistakes and took quite a bit more time. Ultimately, I made my way back to the start with a fully intact phone and no extra pieces left. I held my breath for the moment of truth of powering up, nearly had a heart attack during those brief initial seconds when the passcode lock keys are somewhat unresponsive, then did my happy dance when it worked and everything tested perfectly. It's been like having a brand new phone now. The home button just needs a nice soft touch and I'm no longer hesitant to use the multi-tasking features.
One of the main things I was worried about was that my phone might have a slight rattle due to weakened glue, or fingerprints under the glass or something like that, but the way these things are made, I can't even tell that I've done anything to it. I'm also very confident that I can fix just about anything else that iFixit sells parts for now. There went the only reason not to Jailbreak.
My Advice
The step where it tells you to make sure the ribbon cables for the earpiece and the digitizer (that are kind of piggybacked) aren't pinched when you put the front panel back on the case... Yeah, make sure you look over at the logic board how the sockets are arranged and make sure the earpiece ribbon cable comes down far enough. That's the one that gets pinched and it's not obvious until you get all the way to the step of reconnecting them to the board. I made this mistake, but escaped without damages because I slowly worked my way all the way back to that step instead of trying to pull the ribbon cable free.
When you put the speaker enclosure back in, check for the little antenna cable and make sure it's not pinched underneath. You won't be reminded of it until you get to the step of reconnecting it.
Lastly, when putting the camera back in, mine didn't go in flat and flush at first. It seemed nice and tight, so I proceeded even though I wasn't sure. Turned out it was wrong, so I had to roll back to that step and then reseated the camera, this time leading it in at an angle so that that side that was higher the first time around went in first. That took care of that.
Do come up with a plan for screw management. Buy the magnetic pad they have here or do like I did and tape them to their label. I don't think even using containers to separate them would be a good enough solution, there's just too many different ones and it's always critical that you use the exact right one.
My Problem
screen cracked after falling face first less then 1 foot.
My Fix
repair was rather easy seems like. wasn't to difficult to pull the Ipod apart. putting it back together was just as easy sorta.
Had everything thing back together up to the metel shield. after putting in all the screws I pressed "sleep" to see if my repair was thus far succesful and it was. I was playing with it while screen was still not glued back in just to see if things were working properly and all apps and tools I tried worked fine, it was beautiful. I put glue strips down to put the screen in laid the screen down on the glue strips pressed home button and a bunch of white line appeard virtical in the middle of the screen, horizontal on the lefts side of the screen and the display was working on the right side but was really dull and grey looking. The device itself seems to still work other then the screen. guess im out 260$ though as I cant tell whats happening on the display. Only thing I can think of is the cable that attaches to the bottom of the PCB got bent the wrong way when I layed the screen down.
My Advice
Send it to apple for the repairs. As a 2M tech the components are the smallest I have ever seen in any device thus far and can more then easily be destroyed by the gentelest of wrong turns.
My Problem
My home button was failing on my iPhone 4. It would stop responding to single/double clicks. I was very frustrated so I took the phone to the Apple store but they said that it was just a software issue. They did a restore on my phone and once I left the store the home button stopped responding again. Single click, double click...nothing
My Fix
I ordered the tools that I needed along with the home button from this site. I work on computers so I was pretty comfortable with trying the repair myself. I decided to wear surgical gloves so I wouldn't get my greasy fingers on the contacts. It took me under 2 hours to complete which including the occasional water break and relaxing of the eyes. Those screws are tiny!!! I didn't run in into any issues and the guide that is available on this site was perfect.
My Advice
Wearing the surgical gloves helped but it was harder to grab the screws. Now, the #00 screwdriver's tip wasn't very magnetic so it wouldn't hold onto the screw very well. So, make sure it is very magnetic or magnetize it yourself. Another suggestion would be to separate the parts that you remove and place the screws either in the hole on the part or close to the hole that way it will be easier to remember where they go. Lastly, I didn't order a metal spudger which I wish that I had. It would have made removing the front of the phone from the frame much easier.
My Problem
You know that thin metal foil that they like to use for wrapping chewing gum?
You know how it often times crumbles and sits in the bottom of your pocket after washing them?
Well sometimes, it can also get into the headphone jack on your iPhone and begin wreaking havoc.
To make matters worse, at the end of the inside of the headphone jack (where the tip of the mini plug goes) there is a small hole that exposes the thin film cable that connects said headphone jack and noise canceling mic to the mainboard of your phone!
So, after the gum wrapper pieces got inside my phone, I got to trying to dig them out, and damaged said cabling.
My Fix
Successfully!
Prepare a clean working area, and print (or draw) a chart where you can place the screws removed form your iPhone as you remove them.
There are many screws that are only slightly different (in fractions of millimeter diameter or length) and you will want to have a visual reference of what parts and screws go where when you go to reassemble your device!
Go slowly, making sure to follow the instructions carefully.
When you get to the point that you are removing the thin film cables from the inside of your phone, proceed very slowly making sure not to pull up to fast or tear the cabling.
After about an hour or two of work, you should be all done!
Now my phone works perfectly, and to be extra careful, I put a small piece of hard plastic shielding on the back of the headphone connector to prevent outside debris or protrusions from damaging the fragile internal cabling.
My Advice
If something happens to your headphone connector, DO NOT go digging in there to get something out!
My Problem
My daughter dropped her iPod Nano Gen 4 and the glass broke.
My Fix
The repair went fine. The guide was extremely helpful! Thanks iFixit!
My Advice
The only thing I would add is this: the glass on my daughter's iPod lifted right out when it was broken. I didn't have to slide the LCD up to get the glass out. BUT....sliding the LCD up is critical to getting the new glass in. This should be noted in the guide. There's no way to get the glass back in without sliding the LCD up. You have to slide the new glass down in the ipod, below the opening, then slide it back up to get the glass to fit in. You can't force it in if the LCD is in place - you'll break it.
My Problem
my Iphone 4 Microphone noise canceling it not working proper.
Read around and find out need to tighten or loosen the "stand off screw" may fix it
My Fix
went very well, with the instruction from ifixit ,
but still didn't fix the problem
My Advice
searching on your web site for hour still have no article talking about how to fix this problem, this problem quite common to other people, need to have some source of advice
My Problem
First generation iPod nano was lasting less than two hours on the original battery.
My Fix
Repair went smoothly. Took about three hours from start to finish.
My Advice
Take your time.
