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Plastic Opening Tools

$2.95

Product code: IF145-000-1

Product Overview

Of course it's debatable whether Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin were actually the first men to land on the moon. What's not up for debate is whether NASA uses only plastic opening tools to build their spaceships. They do.

Spaceships have to be obscenely streamline in order to power away from the grasping fingers of Earth's gravity. NASA can't risk scratching the paint on one of these badboys and giving Earth something to latch onto as it escapes our atmosphere. That's why they use these special non-scratchy tools exclusively to build these behemoth flying machines.

Apart from building spaceships, these plastic opening tools are useful for opening cases and disconnecting connectors on electronic devices.

NOTE: These tools are made of a soft plastic to prevent scratching your device or spacecraft. This means that repeated use will result in damaged tools.

For case opening, if you do not care about scratches, a metal spudger or a guitar pick may provide better results. Otherwise, try to get the device open in the first few attempts or the tools may be rendered unusable.

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iPod Opening Tools

IF145-000

Use to open your iPod

 

Stories

My Problem

The battery in my iphone kept losing it's charge. I was getting annoyed at how often I had to recharge my phone.

My Fix

Smooth.

My Advice

Watch the videos :)

They help

My Problem

There was no problem. Purchased the toolkit as needed some new tools, especially since I would like to get into fixing iPhones. I am so pleased and excited with my kit as its got most every thing I need to do specialised and general repairs. It will come in very handy for when I dissassemble laptops for repair.

My Fix

Strangely enough I actually needed to use my kit the first day I got it. I used the metal spudger to cut around some paint on a faceplate of a phone socket, then used the other side to gently pry it off. Not to forget using the driver and bits to undo the screws. I was so excited to be using my kit already!

My Advice

Im so happy with the experience with iFixit! My order was delivered to my door about a week after the order was put through. I live in New Zealand and this was probably quickest delivery from the states.

Im incredibly greatful for iFixit giving me some Kapton tape since they found it would be too much hassel to add something additional onto my order after it had already gone through online.

Thanks again iFixit! You guys are the best! ^_^

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My Problem

Freak accident with a sandstone drink coaster resulted in dozens of deep scratches to the glass of my iPhone display. The device still worked.. but I could not live with the rainbow effect the display now emitted. I was very glad to find the iFixit website.

My Fix

Repair went well..took about an hour. Had a little trouble placing the circuit board back in the frame,watch out for the data ribbon cables... but patience paid off. The plastic tools were very helpful. The pictures from the website paid off enormously.

My Advice

Keep the steps of the repair organized with compartments of a parts tray so as to not get confused when reinstalling all the parts. Use high quality tweezers to hold and move the screws. Magnifying goggles helped me see the small screws and judge their sizes. Don't forget to remove and reuse the home button.

My Problem

We use the iPod video to play high-quality therapy music, and replacing it with a newer model was not an option, as it doesn't use the same high-quality wolfson chip, and in this case, every bit of quality is important.

My Fix

Opening the iPod was the most difficult step.

My Advice

It's easy to repair your stuff (and

My Problem

My iPod was only playing in mono. I tried several sets of headphones, tried cleaning the jack, then found iFixit.

My Fix

This is the first time I've ever tried to fix anything electronic, so it was pretty daunting at first. The step-by-step instructions and photos were really helpful. I had some trouble getting the iPod open, because I was being too careful, I think. I finally got it open after I got mad and twisted the opening tools a little. Everything else was smooth sailing. It took me about 30 minutes just to get the thing open, and then another 20-30 minutes to complete everything and put it back together.

My Advice

I would get an extra set of the opening tools, because by the time I got the iPod open, both my sets were broken. Also, when it says to "wiggle" the tools, you should actually twist them slightly, to about a 30-45 degree angle. It helps to leave one tools wedged in while working on the next side of the iPod.

Finally, those screws are SUPER tiny. Be very careful about picking them up, moving them, etc., because if you drop one you will never ever find it again.

My Problem

I have a selection of Apple products and it seem each has at least one crazy type of screw or needs some odd tool. After years fo frustration I ordered a Pro tool set. It's great but I'm still missing the screw driver for the iPhone 4s.

My Fix

The first repair job was to replace an iPhone 3g front glass. The parts from iFixit were perfect and it only took 10 minutes to follow the online instruction and finish the job.

My Advice

If you order the pro tech base tool kit - order the iphone 4s screwdriver because it's not included

My Problem

My rear-camera didn't work and my rear Glass Panel was broken. I wanted both to be okay.

My Fix

With the help of Ifixit tools and guides it was a very simple thing to fix. Within 30 minutes my Iphone was new again.

My Advice

I recommanded Ifixit to several friends.

My Problem

It was cracked when my wife dropped it in the gym.

My Fix

I followed the online repair and at first it seemed great. But the screen went out the second day, however your company was aware that some of the displays did this and sent me a second and it got here almost immediatly. Now it works works great. Will definately do bussiness you ifix it again!

My Advice

If its a first time repair, watch the online guide

My Problem

The Ipod was prviously dropped on a hard serface causing the screen to splinter.

My Fix

The total repair time too about 5 mins. Guides on Ifixit were very insightful and thorough. Hardest part was getting the miniture srews out of the EMI shield and getting the screen tucked in.

My Advice

Watch the screws don't run away. the guide does not show how the new screen tucks inside the side where the display used to be dont panic, it's eay. just play with it.

My Problem

Screen was cracked on the Kindle Fire from getting dropped

My Fix

I pried at the edges with ifixit's plastic opening tools and didn't really budge. After five mins fiddling with it, the tip of the bigger tool cracked.

My Advice

Don't buy it. Find a better quality set. I don't have anything against ifixit but they could sell a bit better quality tools and maybe have a better return plan so I don't have to pay more to return it then what it's worth!