My Problem

The graficchip looks like defect. But its mounted on the Logicboard. So first tried to backe the board (may the Chip could have some contact problems.) But didn't fix the Problem. So the board was to expencive to replace, so i get th HD away from the MacBook to backup the userdate via USB-SATA-Bridge to a iMac

My Fix

The Magnetizer/Demagnetizer "glues" the very smal screws at the screwdriver, the Spungers helped me to open the Cover an disconnect the cables, the Arctic Silver Thermal Past was used to remont the locigboard

My Advice

Look very carfully for the place of every screws at the MacBook - also some inside - to open the cover. See at the other Advice to replace the Board

My Problem

yes

My Fix

fine

My Advice

no

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

To open a MAC MINI G4 to replace HD, mother board battery and memory.

My Fix

15 minutes, no problems, easy to do.

My Advice

Only use this tool to open a Mac Mini.

My Problem

I have a first-generation Intel Mac Mini. It came with 1GB RAM, which is seldom enough to run iTunes and a browser without using swap space. Memory has become enough that this cheapskate decided to max out the system--a staggering 2GB. Did I mention that this an old Mini?

My Fix

The work went without incident. After putting everything back together, the computer started without a hitch.

My Advice

1. Although not mentioned in the video, there are three short screws and one long screw that hold the frame to the base. I completely skipped over that fact in the accompanying written instructions.

2. If you don't have a magnetized screwdriver (like me), it is a bit of a challenge to screw the frame back onto the base. My solution was to get the scews into position in the frame before putting the frame back onto the base. I dropped the screws into the three recessed holes in the frame, arranging them so that the threads were hanging out of holes. This was easier to do with the frame still free of the base.

My Problem

My boys are musicians. They rely heavily on their iPods for entertainment and research. When the headphone jack began to fail on one of the units, borrowing one of the other iPods became a frequent occurrence. When the second units jack lost the left channel only one working iPod remained. You can imagine the frustration that ensued!

A fourth iPod was purchased to help alleviate the demand, but it left us with 2 unusable iPods: a 30BG 5th generation iPod Video and a 120GB iPod classic (thin).

I found the ifixit site online and ordered replacement jack and hold switches along with spudgers, opening tools and a putty knife. Everything arrived within about a week.

My Fix

This was my first experience trying to repair an iPod. I started with the 30GB iPod Video because it looked like it would be the easiest to open.

The tools and the guides really made opening the device simple. I was surprised. I've made it through step 11, removing the tape holding the ribbon cables to the inside of the case. I've been stymied by the screws holding the switch in place. I didn't purchase the screw driver because I thought the small metal screwdriver set I already have would do. It doesn't. The screws in the iPod require an extremely small Phillips screwdriver. I've been unsuccessful in finding a sufficiently small screwdriver to get the job done.

My Advice

I wish I had ordered the screwdriver with the other tools and parts. The cost is small, but ordering the screwdriver now will nearly double it's price because of shipping costs.

It would have been helpful if the guide had mentioned that the screws required a very fine screwdriver. It might have prompted me to purchase that tool, too.

My Problem

My Ipod classic would not charge. Figured it was the battery and ordered one from ifixit. Watched the video found in google and ordered the tools and thought, hey, this can be done.

My Fix

It didnt. As soon as the compartment was opened, the headphone ribbon broke right in two pieces. :(

My Advice

Sure...try to change the battery and if all goes well, terrific. If not, prepare to buy another Ipod.

My Problem

Dead battery. Choice between spending 25 to fix or 300 to replace.

My Fix

Quick, very easy. Was able to skip a few steps in the online guide.

My Advice

Let people know the cable underneath the battery is usually glued to it and needs to be pried off very gently.

My Problem

The standard harddrive on the mac mini broke

My Fix

It tok about 20 minutes. No hickups with the right tools.

My Advice

Follow the guide on ifixit.com and everything should go smoothly.

My Problem

I used my iPod for about 3 years. Suddenly, the battery lasted only for two hours. I went to the apple-store in zurich. They couldn't tell me how much it will cost to replace the battery. The only solution was to do it myself...

My Fix

ifixit write: it's a challenge to disassemble the iPod classic. I wasn't sure if I will really get the things apart.

But it was really absolutely no problem at all.

I ordered all the required tools. And it took me about 10 minutes to change the battery. It was easy and the installing guide is just perfect!

Thank you, ifixit

My Advice

First I was disappointed, cause the new battery lasts as long as the old one. 2 hours. After a few charges it gets better and better. At the moment, it lasts already for about 8 hours. I hope it will get better. One thought of me was that apple programmed a battery-death after a defined hour of operation. And without the knowlege of resetting the software no battery wont last any longer..... (conspiracy theory...??)