My Problem

So, I had this old iPhone 3G back from 2007 that I gave to my mother, but a couple of years ago I happened to fall while skiing on the Alps and the display got damaged (it had an expanding stripe of broken pixels) by the shock and/or snow getting inside. Apart from that, the battery didn't last as long as new, so I finally decided to take it apart and give it a good fix!

My Fix

Removing the display assembly was really easy, apart from the last cable (I missed the bit of the guide about having to open the plastic clip before removing the cable!). I also found that the right screwdriver to remove the screws was the Philips #000, at least for me (whereas in all guides they recommended a Philips #00). Replacing the battery was much more fiddly, but in the end I made it. If I should do that again, it would be much easier than the first time.

My Advice

Be careful not to break the golden ground pin on the side when removing the motherboard.

My Problem

My screen was really wobbly and it was starting to get annoying.

My Fix

I managed to disconnect all the cables and access the hinge screws with relative ease and the reassembly was similarly simple.

My Advice

Follow the guide and keep track of your screws.

My Problem

I spilled coffee all over my MacBook Air.

My Fix

Wonderfully. I used the teardown guide to assist with cleaning the guts of my computer. It was nearly flawless.

My Advice

Don't spill coffee. Take your time with the repair, and be gentle.

My Problem

Original 320 GB hard drive was so slow running Mountain Lion on my old mid-2007 iMac.

My Fix

Very well. I used a Samsung 840 SSD with the install kit (2.5-inch to 3.5-inch adapter bracket).

My Advice

Remember to clone your original hard drive before removing it ;)

My Problem

Worn out home button; only getting maybe 1 in 5 presses

My Fix

Straight forward repair. Took 2 hours end-to-end, with the longest time (30 minutes) getting the display separated from the frame.

My Advice

Watch the video, and read thru the guide at least once before starting. Have a container for all of the hardware. I noticed that all of the screws are 000 size, so have the proper driver before digging in.

My Problem

Had two 17" MacBook Pros, yeah, I know, an embarrassment of riches. The working one was in a beat up case that was overheating pretty badly. The non working one was pristine, but isn't that the way things go.

My Fix

Following iFixit's step-by-step guide was a no-brainer. I read and reread many times before popping the first screw. I knew I needed thermal paste so I placed an order. While shopping around I found a few more items that I needed more than the paste! If you need to tackle a job with more than four screws of various sizes I highly recommend a Magnetic Project Mat. This was a major lifesaver in trying to keep 6.5mm, 7.2mm and 7.6mm screws separate!

So all the screw were out. All the cables were unplugged. Thermal paste removed. Parts cleaned. New paste applied. Screws back in place, cables replugged. Hey, where's that other cable? Under the logic board? Repeat step 1-8. Make sure all cables are out of the way now.

Battery in place. Power applied. Prayer said. Button pushed. And the chimes are heard the Apple logo is seen and there is great rejoicing.

Next job: find out what's wrong with the bad logic board. Yeah, when I get time.

My Advice

GET THE MAGNETIC PROJECT MAT! That's all I can say. It's a dry erase board with a grid. Drop your screws on the mat - they're not going anywhere. With the handy marking pen give them a pertinent description like: 6.5mm T6 or little logic board screws.

Oh, and the spudger. Don't forget the spudger. It does so many things like fish wires from beneath logic boards. I now wear it behind my ear daily.

My Problem

My Macbook Pro was overheating while gaming in Windows 7/bootcamp due to the terrible job that apple did applying thermal paste to my cpu and gpu at the factory.

My Fix

it went great! 100% and now my computer runs possibly better than when I first got it.

My Advice

Get the right tools

My Problem

pushing the power button did not put the iphon in stand by , nor long pressing the button trigger the power off .

My Fix

repair when fine thanks to the ifit guide , and photos.

but I got a new button and it's not fixing the pb....

My Advice

may not fix your pb

My Problem

Macbook pro, a few years old but still with a bit of life left in it. I decided to upgrade rather than replacing it. The upgrade consisted of more memory, a solid state drive and a replacement of the optical drive with bay to hold the old HDD. I personally hate the idea of adding to landfill so anything I can do to keep a computer or other tech device going I am for.

My Fix

Relatively easy but then I have all the tools I need and have learned to take my time on any process I have never done before. The ifixit repair guides are first rate and I always run through each step several times so have few surprises.

My Advice

Make sure you have the correct tools for any repair. Take your time and lay out the parts in a way that makes sense when it comes time to put something back together.

My Problem

My son's 20 GB click wheel iPod was no longer working but to be fair it had been in a box for a couple of years. It took 2 days to charge it enough to restore it and reload it with music. As long as it was kept docked an charging it would work. After finding your website I decided it was worth it to change the battery and see if that would make it fully functional again.

My Fix

The repair was boring and simple, just the way I like it! I followed the directions found on your website using the tools I purchased with the battery; charged the battery for a few hours, connected it to speakers and started jamming to the music of my youth...circa 1970. The only problem is now my 20 year old son wants it back! I hope he has eclectic taste in music because I loaded the iPod with everything from the Rolling Stones to Boz Scaggs. However my son now looks at me me with renewed awe and respect, which is no small thing!

My Advice

Follow the directions and be patient with removing the back cover. No magic, voodoo or inappropriate language required!