My Problem

2.4 GHz (Late 2011) MBP Unibody 13" - Looooong pauses during normal use....no hard crashes. After checking the logs and noting some i/o errors I figured it was time to replace the hard drive. Again.

My Fix

The fixit site directions on swapping the hard drive were excellent.

My Advice

Turns out that: long pauses, and then severe difficulty in getting OS installed on replacement drive (both via time machine backup and Recovery tool), and hours of web researching, and a trip to the Genius Bar equals damaged hard drive cable.

(Not a bad drive, or corrupt files)

Also the re-install OS directions on the Fixit site did not include adding a recovery partition and installing a fresh OS via recovery tool. That would have been helpful. My first run used a cloned version of old drive. When I ran into problems I guessed that the drive errors had created problems on the new drive. Not so much.

My Problem

Sometimes laptop wouldn't charge when plugged in.

My Fix

Excellent; it was the first time I've taken apart any components of a computer and the guide was very thorough.

My Advice

If the computer does not turn on after replacing the board, check the keyboard connection tab to the right of the battery connection. (It's hard to push back in, and mine was not fully in the slot after putting my computer back together.)

My Problem

My old docking connector won't charging and no volume bar.

My Fix

I did repair my iPhone 4S with new docking connector. I did learn how to repair iPhone. I love ifixit help guides. My iPhone 4S is working fine.

My Advice

Helpful repair guides.

My Problem

Standard drive had 160 GB. Upgraded to 750 GB 7200 Western Digital Drive

My Fix

Everything looked and went exactly as the guide said. Pictures and advice were very helpful. Rating of Moderate is accurate.

My Advice

Nope. The guide said it all.

My Problem

The left headphone was getting no audio.

My Fix

Smooth. The only issue was the small clamp which held down the wiring to the side of the battery, it came off but went back on with a pair of tweezers without a fuss. Now I have extended the life of my 8 year old Ipod and learned some confidence with electronics!

My Advice

Give it a try, you will come away with more than a fixed device when you are done!

My Problem

My 2006 macbook's screen was entering seizure mode. The screen would flicker on and off. The internet said it was most likely the inverter and/or the inverter cable.

My Fix

It was the first time I opened my mac to that degree. It lasted 2-3 hours to take it apart and put it back together. The guides were super helpful and it went super smoothly (besides a couple of shredded screws and what not). I replaced the inverter successfully but the problem persists. I believe it's the inverter cable as it looked pretty messed up.

My Advice

Replace the inverter and the inverter cable at the same time, you don't want to have to open it again if you replace the wrong thing!

My Problem

I need to replace both batteries

My Fix

The repair kits are in top quality condition and the guides are very easy to follow. I was able to change both batteries in less than 30 minutes.

My Advice

Don't go to repair shops, just go to Ifixit.com

My Problem

Black spot area expanding, need to replace a new screen

My Fix

Around 30 mins for a 1st time repair.

My Advice

The hardest part is connecting back the display cable to the new screen. Remember to put the sticker(or you can put a new one) back on after you connected. Just be patient and you will be fine.

My Problem

screen became unresponsive. I need it for work

My Fix

I ordered the tools through you and when they arrived i dismantled it and ordered the screen

My Advice

follow the easy instructions on iFixit...thats all....easy

My Problem

Dead iPhone 4 dock connector, no reaction to charger.

My Fix

Everything vent perfect, thank you iFixit for cool guide and great service!

Package delivery was quick, all tools are brand new and properly packed. Thumbs up!

My Advice

Check video guide also, sometimes there is few tiny tricks that would be easy to follow.