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

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

I was looking for an upgrade to my old iPod. I did not want to buy a new iPod Classic from Apple, because the size has not increased from 120gb for years, plus I like the older, simpler UI.

My Fix

Everything was as smooth as the docs described. I took my time and had no problems. Some of the things inside seemed a little sticky from tape/glue, but it was not overly gooey.

My Advice

The connectors are EXTREMELY tiny. Unhooking the HD cable was simple yet difficult to see without some magnifying lens. Rehooking the cable was nearly an act of faith, it doesn't go in far nor has any definite feel of stopping or going in "all the way". Just put in as far as possible and then re-engage the clamp. The clamp took a lot more pressure to latch than I expected, and being so teeny tiny I was afraid to use too much force and break it. Definitely get some of the plastic tools and have a tiny tweezers, like beauty tweezers, on hand. Be gently.

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

The battery of my iPhone 3GS was running low very quick so I decided to replace the battery with a fresh one.

My Fix

First, I took my time to read through the ifixit guide and watched a few Youtube repair videos. When the package arrived I searched myself a quiet place, prepped everything, took a deep breath and started my project.

The repair itself is fairly easy to do once you got everything prepared. Don't hesitate to take a break when you're getting too nervous.

My Advice

1. Make a rough drawing of the iPhone and mark the screw spots with an X (use a pencil). Everytime you take out a screw put it one the X-marks. This will make the reassembly process much easier.

2. Fasten annoying cables with a little piece of sticky-tape

3. If you use a spudger to disconnect the connectors, start prying as far away as can from little components on the logic board.

4. The Youtube channel LE55SONS uploaded a very good battery replacement video for the 3GS. The video helped me a lot especially during the reassembly of the phone.

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

The fan on my MacBook was broken.

My Fix

Excellent! The guide on your site was simple and easy to follow!

My Advice

Just follow the guide! It's perfect.