My Problem

No problem - yet!

My Fix

I'm confident it will be a super repair.

My Advice

Be Prepared !

My Problem

Game consules that have been through a fire need to be cleaned. Tear down and clean in electronics cleaning unit then reassemble.

My Fix

Tear down and clean. Bake for 12 hours. Reassemble. Walla, plug in and go.

My Advice

Make it so you could print off guides w-w/o pictures and lay on bench next to you. Terminal too far away from repair area and constantly running back and forth on new items.

My Problem

My Xbox 360 (purchased in 2009) finally gave me the red ring of death. Restarting the console seemed to temporarily "solve" the problem, but to keep from causing anymore damage, I decided not to use my console until I could fix it.

My Fix

The repair actually went very well. Console disassembly was rather painless thanks to ifixit's repair guide. The kit came with all the hardware needed to replace the stock heatsink clamps. I chose to use the Ceramique2 heatsink compound included with the kit, but for better heat transfer between the processors and heatsink, some of you may opt for using Arctic Silver 5. Nearly a month after the repair, the RROD hasn't returned. I will note that I chose NOT to reflow the motherboard.

My Advice

Take your time! It is important that you keep track of all the hardware, and use care when removing components. While your console is apart, take the time to clean the dust out of it. Before reinstalling the heatsinks, make sure to remove all the old thermal compound. The plastic spudger will help scrape off the hardened compound. Use Artic Clean (found at Radioshack) or 91% isopropyl alcohol (Walgreens) to clean the processors and heatsinks; let them dry completely before applying new thermal compound.

My Problem

Bought a touch with a cracked screen just so that I could fix it

My Fix

Piece of cake

My Advice

Be sure that you watch a "good" step by step youtube video. Some of these people don't have a clue

My Problem

The device had been dropped, breaking the display/digitizer. The iPod has sentimental value so the owner asked me to attempt to repair it.

My Fix

I broke the first digitizer because I hadn't thoroughly cleaned the area where the glass sits. The second attempt was better and I got it together without too much problem.

My Advice

Make sure the digitizer cable is correctly folded back on itself otherwise it will interfere with the display seating correctly. Use enough stickum on the edges where the display assembly sits. Be very careful and don't force anything.

My Problem

Lines through the LCD screen

My Fix

Great results, the tools worked well and the online disassembly for the Tab 1 gave me the confidence to try this repair. Unfortunately I damaged the digitizer in the process of replacing the LCD, so next week, I'll finish the project when the new screen arrives. Now I am confident the repair will work.

My Advice

Tab 1 and Tab 2 are very different so when you have the opportunity, post a tear down of the Tab 2. That would be very helpful to the next users of your service.

My Problem

Upgraded ram from 1 GB to 2 GB.

My Fix

Taking out the case was the biggest challenge. I initially tried couple of tools, but they almost damaged the edges of the case. The machine is very old and case was not easy to pull. I saw a video demo of iSesamo tool on youtube and ordered from ifixit. The order was delivered on time in India and initially I had a doubt if the tool will really work because it looked too soft. But I was really surprised the way it worked. Initially I had some difficulty as the case was too tight but I am quite sure if I had used some other tool, then my case would have been damaged. With the help of other tools and video/guides, other tasks were made easy. Apple authorized shop asked me around $150 for this upgrade, but I managed to do it myself @ $30. My order at ifixit cost me around $90 but I can use them for future repairs. So over all I am in profit. Thanks ifixit.

My Advice

If you are trying to open old mac mini (not unibody), then better order two isesamo tool as it can help pulling the case. You can pull one side and block it with one tool, and they try pulling other to open the case.

My Problem

The existing 500GB internal drive on my late 2009 21.5" iMac was developing an increasing number of bad sectors, and was probably close to failing.

My Fix

It was quite easy, and took less than an hour, with the proper tools.

My Advice

Use a tweezers or small pliers to help extract and insert the Torx screws that attach the display to the case. Otherwise, you risk dropping the screws into the case, which means you'll have to remove all the screws and lift the display in order to retrieve them.

My Problem

After many years the battery just died .... Decided , like so many out there , to give the battery replacement a try rather than give into Apples anti consumer strategies. I had nothing to loose given ifitit product costs and how to guides.

My Fix

Replacement went pretty much as per the instructions given. The warning about level of difficulty was right on but not discouraging. Had the battery in within a half hour of beginning the process.

Unfortunately, while the iPod came to life once again , I discovered another issue others have complained about .....iPod won't power down ..... At this point the laws of diminishing returns take hold. Glad I gave the replacement a try, learned a lot and gained confidence...... But this iPod is heading for recycle bin .......

My Advice

Great site, instructions, products, cost are A+ ..... On this specific product a few words on reconnecting the ribbons would be helpful.

My Problem

I had two friends who had nonworking XBox360 consoles that were out of warranty. I refused to let them buy new ones until I knew they were beyond hope.

My Fix

The first console did not spin the discs in the drive. It only needed some superglue on the spin motor because the factory glue had detached. Ten cent fix.

The second console had a bad laser motor in the drive so I went searching for a new one online. I had read that the drives were matched to the console but I thought if I swapped the circuit board over from the bad drive into the working one it would pass the handshake. Using the old board and new hardware it worked like a charm - nice try Microsoft. My friend had a working old console for $40 instead of a new one for $300.

My Advice

If you are having problems with the CD drive on an XBox360 there are three motors that can be the problem. If the disc doesn't spin the holder on the spin motor may need to be re-glued or the motor might be bad. The eject motor and laser motor can also fail. However you may be able to find a replacement drive online if you search for "XBOX CD drive" with the same part number. If you find a match you can unplug the circuit board from the old one and swap it over to the new drive which will allow it to be recognized by the console. Motors can fail but the chips on the board should be fine. You lose this one Microsoft.