My Problem

Why fix it? My iPod Classic (thin) was in constant use in our 2010 Honda CR-V with a USB connection and fingertip controls on the steering wheel. Then it stopped working, and I concluded the battery had died. SiriusXM wanted big bucks/month and all I wanted was music. I was confident the factory price for battery replacement would be outrageous, so I looked at ifixit's solution. No way was I going to pay the XM price. Made my decision and never looked back.

My Fix

It wasn't simple. I could NOT open it with the plastic tools. So I used the thick end of the metal spudger to start the opening, then twisted for room to insert the plastic tool. Then repeat. The putty knife procedure helped. I had difficulty understanding which way the 90% clamp worked on the tiny cables. As a 77-year old, my eyes were not the greatest! but I finally figured it out without any damage. Whew! Ended up with no scratches on the outside, but was unable to get the top & bottom to close perfectly. There are definitely very tiny gaps on both sides, but I can live with them...easily.

My Advice

Use the metal spudger (carefully) to create the gap necessary to accept the plastic tool. Then follow the pictures and instructions. And remember if an old man, not particularly handy with his hands, can get this job done...SO CAN YOU!!!!

My Problem

My fathers iPod classic would die after 2 minutes of play. He would have to play it when plugged in the wall. The iPod battery was about three to four years old.

My Fix

The repair went flawless and easy due to the great tools and wonderfully step by step repair guide. I got the battery out and the new one in like in 15 to 20 minutes. I put it together and everything works perfect.

My Advice

There website is very easy to use and navigate. Very fast processing and delivery. Great repair guides. The guide walks you thru step by step. Go for it you can do it.

My Problem

I had 4GB of RAM and a 120GB HD. Both were as received from Apple. For a couple of years I was running my boot drive from an external FW800 Raid Enclosure using RAID 1with 500GB capacity. The enclosure bit the dust recently so I was then running off my USB 2.0 clone drive that I keep updated. Every time I do any OS update I use SuperDuper to make an bootable clone of the boot drive. (btw I also use Time Machine for ongoing backup). I wanted higher performance but didn't want to buy a new computer so I decided to upgrade the drive with a WD Scorpio Black 750GB HD and while I was at it, upgrade the RAM with 8GB of Kingston RAM. (I also run Parallels so the extra RAM is a plus).

My Fix

Following IFixit's guide for MacMini A1283 HD and RAM replacement and using the tools obtained from IFixit I dove in and did the replacement. I was nervous at first, but following the guides I gained more confidence as I went. All went perfectly. My 2009 vintage Mac Mini runs like a champ. It's like a new machine!

My Advice

A tip I would give would be for the HD replacement. At step 13 I did the skip ahead to steps 18 & 19 then returned to step 15. I found removing the heat sensor from the drive was far less dangerous and easier than fiddling with the thermal sensor connector.

Also, before replacing the HD, I would suggest doing a fresh install of OS X on the new drive then let the OS migrate your data, boot and do a software update and boot again. That way you know you have a good bootable drive before you tear into the Mac Mini.

My Problem

HD crashed on old Mini

My Fix

Nothing but net.... guide was amaizing - only thing missing was that on the back side of the original HD there were two small "cushings" - these needed to be move to the new HD as well

My Advice

Just do it.... nothing to it.... by the parts in the guide - they fit perfecty (also the HD).

My Problem

Disque dur hs

My Fix

IPod très difficile à ouvrir, finalement le disque dur a été remplacé avec quelques traces d'ouverture!

My Advice

Ne pas se décourager!!

My Problem

In trying to install a clear iVuse front panel on my iPod I damaged the click wheel. I didn't realise I'd damaged it until I got every thing back together again and went to use the iPod and the click wheel didn't work.

My Fix

Replacing the part was simple enough. The hardest thing is getting the back cover off the iPod.

My Advice

Not sure if I would do this again. I was planning on trying to put in a bigger hard drive (240GB) but after the trouble I had getting the back cover off this time I have my reservations about attempting it again.

My Problem

I only had one ear of my headphones/speakers working in the headphone jack

My Fix

No worries! I could've been a little more gentle with the external case - or spent more time mashing it back into place, but I'm after functional, not fashionable, and it now is most certainly functional again!

My Advice

careful with the orange flat wires if you need to maintain them - they break easily.

My Problem

Replacing the screen display - My screen display has broken in my pocket.

My Fix

I was just looking for a break time with my little baby, when he slept, i grabbed my Jack Daniel's bottle and tuned the radio in a Blues station. I started carefully. Unhappy i didn't take any photo but i did everything as seen in an iFixit manual. The plastic opening tools didn't work, they're fragile. I had to open it with the metal spudger. I didn't have to use the Thin Putty Knife (1.5"). I took one hour and half to finish. I'm so happy and thankful to iFixit.

My Advice

Be careful when you open it. You can knead it with the metal spudger.

My Problem

Even right after charging, my iPod would die after about 15-20 songs on a nice day. If it was a cold ride, then I may get 5-10 songs. I was searching for a place to have it repaired when my brother told me about this site.

My Fix

Mine was pretty frustrating, there are so many clips to disengage. Having a sturdy work surface and an extra pair of opening tools made all the difference. I used them to hold things pen while i rotated my iPod to get a better look at the clips. Doing it with the putty knife was not as effective, it was just too hard to see around. The putty knife is the more effective tool to un-clip the sides, just not easy to see around. Even with several interruptions (I was at work) and a clip on one corner that did not understand who was boss, I had it done within an hour. One of my coworkers saw what I was doing and told me that his battery seemed to be on its way out as well. Using the guide for his model we had his battery out in just a few minutes. Now he is just waiting for his replacement to get here.

My Advice

With the classic model and the thin battery, understanding how the clips worked and where they are is the key. Pay close attention to the pictures to see where you need to concentrate your effort, just pulling and tugging won't free it up. Also watch how you use the case for leverage, once you have it apart, you can really see how easy it could be to bend the back out of shape.

My Problem

My son's girlfriend's iPod battery was dying. We've repaired other iPods (including an iPod Touch 4th generation)--how hard could this be?

My Fix

Holy cow: they're not kidding when they say this iPod is difficult to open. The clip at the top of the iPod was the one we had the most trouble with. Once the case was apart, swapping out the battery was pretty easy (if you have a good eye and steady hand for all the small cables and clips).

My Advice

Nearly all the clips on the iPod classic are simple snap clips; pulling the bottom case away from the top with the putty knife is sufficient to release them. The clip system at the top is more like a latch-the top case has a backward "L" shape (seen clearly in the photo at step 17); the bottom case has a flat clip that seats in the crook of the "L". Try to push the flat clip towards the top--although it's possible the crook in the L would make that difficult. We bent the flat clip up with much difficulty when separating the case, but eventually got it apart. Needle-nose pliers bent it back in shape (with a cloth to protect the outside of the case.) We spent 2.5 hours on the operation, with at least two hours in the opening of the case. Once open, everything went great.