My Problem

I got an item added to my IT wishlist that wanted our conference room mac minis to be faster. 2GB of RAM and a 5400rpm drive just wasn't cutting it.

My Fix

After running through a careful dry-run transfer and upgrade, I was ready to go. Duplicating the drive took the longest of any of the steps. Installing the drive and RAM was quick and easy, thanks to the iFixit step-by-step guide and the Spudger and logic board removal tool. Two down so far, four to go!

My Advice

Separate T6 and T8 drivers are very handy to have, rather than a multi-driver as I found myself swapping back and forth the whole time.

My Problem

HEAT Problem - my mac keeps on heating up

Broken Glass - broken glass on an iPhone

My Fix

Ordered the tools followed the guides, solve the problem by tearing down the mac applied the artic silver 5 thermal grease between the heat sink and proc, GPU now my MAC is cool as an ice!!!

My Advice

buy the tools you need for opening MAC's from ifixit

My Problem

I never seem to find the right tool for the job and when I find something that works it's only just enough to get by.

My Fix

I was just surfing the web and there you were. ifixit to the rescue.

My Advice

I've been looking for a good set of tools to work on phones and laptops for a long time but what I've found always seems to fall a little short of my expectations. I ran across your site and saw the tools you offered and I had to buy some immediately. I have already put them to work and I am completely satisfied. I will return to your site for more in the future. I have already taken advantage of some of the guides you have listed on your site and have started referring friends.

My Problem

Both my wife's iPod Mini and her friend's iPod Nano had terrible battery life, and recently the Mini started showing the "Sad iPod" icon. I thought if I replaced the battery, the Mini might get a proper charge, and I could also check the hard drive's connection.

My Fix

Overall, the repair was 50/50. The Nano change over went well, other than the control wheel's connection coming apart just as I fed the rest of the ribbon cable in. The spudger made getting the connection together easier. The Mini's battery was faster to change, but the Sad iPod is still there. The iSesamo made taking off the covers easier; my experience with the plastic tools is iffy, but the iSesamo worked like a breeze over and over.

My Advice

Desoldering the battery wires from the Nano really needed a vice to hold the board so it wouldn't move. I had to use my 7-year old's hands instead.

My Problem

I own a small Computer Repair company and am frequeltly cracking open notebook screens, chassis, Tablets, Smart Phones, Macs, etc. It is so nice to find affordable, quality, tools which will not scratch or mar the devices like a pocket knife or other device would. I particularly look forward to projects with the "iSesamo" tool!

My Fix

What repairs I have made since aquiring them have been great. Splitting open the bezels on notebook screens and separating the keyboard assembly has been much easier than with the "Clay Putty" tool kit I previously used, and was about the same cost! I'm so happy iFixit exists!!

My Advice

Get these. If you ever have a need to tear apart electronics, and have ANY intention of putting them back together without being all "nicked-up" and violated-looking, I highly recommend these kits. Thanks!!

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

Replaced dead battery in 30GB iPod (5th Gen)

My Fix

Guide was great except for one side note.

My Advice

Need to add a extra line to the section when you are removing/prying the battery from the iPod. NOTE: pay attention to he ribbon cable that connects the locking switch. It may be stuck to the battery adhesive and tear during removal.

My Problem

Although leaving my iPhone 2g on the lawn to get soaked by the sprinklers was a good excuse to upgrade, I've never had the heart to actually throw the broken thing away. I finally decided I might as well try to crack it open so I ordered tools and a replacement battery.

My Fix

Opening the phone was easier than I expected. All told, I spent about an hour opening the phone, desoldering the old battery, soldering in the new one, and cleaning out some lint with a dental pick and canned air. The phone looks almost as good as new now, although some of the seams aren't quite as tight as they were from factory. Now I want to try repairing all my busted down gadgets.

My Advice

I cut my fingers a few times on the sharp edges of the aluminum iPhone back, so be careful! Also, use some desolder braid to clean up the pads where the battery is soldered in.