My Problem

My iPhone 4 was not charging like it should. While plugged into the wall charger the battery level wouldn't go past 30%. After trying several different chargers, it eventually began charging normally and it charged back up to 100%. About a week later the problem returned and it eventually died. I decided to replace the battery because it's an easy fix since I'd already replaced the original battery.

My Fix

This time wasn't as easy as the first time. The battery I was replacing had gotten hot enough that it actually melted the connection to the phone. I had to pry off that portion of the power strip. Then I realized my iPhone model requires a #000 Phillips bit to remove the screw that holds the antenna in place. Apparently I had used the #00 Phillips to remove it the last time I replaced the battery, but this time when I tried I just stripped out the Phillips slot on the screw head. So I decided to use a Dremel tool to cut a slot in the #000 screw and use a small flat head to remove it. My thinking was worst case scenario, I would destroy the phone and replace it with an iPhone 5. But the Dremel tool worked and I was able to replace the battery once more.

My Advice

Make sure you have all the correct size screwdriver bits before you start your repair.

My Problem

My iPhone battery was literally dropping 80% in a span of 4 hours with practically no use. If i had to go somewhere, I would have to charge it in the car constantly. The battery was totally shot. Now, I can go 2-3 days without charging before it drops to 20% battery life!

My Fix

Honestly it took me all of 30 seconds to replace the battery. It's super easy once you get the existing battery unstuck from the massive amounts of glue holding it in place.

My Advice

If your iPhone battery is shot, I totally recommend buying this kit. You'll have all the tools you need to change out the battery and then you're pretty much set. Obviously you'll have to let your phone charge for a bit, but afterwards you're set for a long while before your phone will need another charge.

My Problem

Battery would run down in about a day if you used it just once or twice

My Fix

1. Back of phone didn't want to come off. Used pry tool to help get off.

2. Connection on battery connector didn't want to come off. Pried it off too.

3. Back didn't want to come off because of adhesive. Used pry tool for this too.

Other than requiring a little more force than the video showed, everything went as indicated.

My Advice

Other than saying these three areas may require a little extra force. No. Everything was well explained

My Problem

My 3 year old AT&T iPhone 4 had a temperamental Home Button and a battery that had lost a lot of its capacity. I decided to replace the two components to extend the life of the iphone until the next generation is released (iPhone 5s? iPhone 6?)

My Fix

The repair was how-to story of what NOT to do. I took great care during assembly, but I wasn't careful enough. I didn't realize that while trying to separate the screen from the frame, I was pulling against the two ribbon cables. I ended up damaging the longer of the two cables which is responsible for the digitizer function. The damage either occurred during the separation or the re-assembly. Be absolutely sure that the longer cable is fed through all the way and not folded upon itself. Upon re-assembly I had a perfectly functioning Home Button and a new battery but a phone that had no digitizing function...essentially useless. I didn't have time to order a new screen so I picked up up on CraigsList that same day for $35...just to see if that was indeed the problem. It was. I reassembled, only to find that I had abused the cellular antenna connector. It wouldn't snap down on the logic board. Now I had a phone with a perfectly working Home Button, a strong battery, a restored digitizer screen...but no cell service. Argh! I ordered a replacement cellular antenna from ifixit.org which includes a new connector. It popped right in. Now all systems are go. However, during the dozen or so disassembles, I lost interest in being careful with maintaining which of the infinitesimally small screws went where. I have a handful left over. ;-) I concluded that I would never buy a used phone unless I was 100% sure that it had not been opened.

My Advice

When reinstalling the screen, triple check to make sure that the longer, thinner screen ribbon cable is pulled through fully and not folded onto itself.

My Problem

Battery would not hold a charge

My Fix

Supper easy with the provided tools, less than 5 minutes.

My Advice

I followed the user reviews and used a hair dryer on low to loosen the adhesive on the battery. This should really be included in the guide. A real time saver !!

My Problem

After less than 2 years of intensive use, the battery life of my iphone 4 was miserable

My Fix

You definitely need the liberation kit! Not only these pentalobe screws are infinitely small, Apple does glue them to the unit. After the unit is opened, the battery replacement is fairly easy (although Apple is very heavy-handed on the glue that holds the battery to the body. Be patient !)

My Advice

When removing the pentalobe screws, be aggressive and decisive. You have to get them out on the first try!

My Problem

poor quality after 2 years use of my macbook pro and iphone

My Fix

very good, exelent guides

My Advice

No advice, everything was perfect!

My Problem

Got phone which was not charging at All. Screw was different and no tool available to see is it battery problem or Data connector.

My Fix

Got tool and manage to open back case, but it was Data connector which was having problem :(

My Advice

If iPhone is not charging this is not only related to Battery.

My Problem

iPhone battery wasn't holding a charge

My Fix

Repair was extremely easy. The online guide was very helpful...this is a wonderful resource. The only hitch, if you want to call it that, was that the originally shipped battery was defective. iFixit sent a replacement kit without the slightest hassle.

My Advice

Clean off a work area and keep track of small parts...they're really, really small!

My Problem

Both my daughter and I had iPhones with batteries that would not last the day. 30% by 2:00pm. Six screws in less than 10 minutes and I had both batteries replaced.

My Fix

Great. Easy to complete.

My Advice

Use a dishcloth as your work surface. It will help you keep from loosing those tiny screws if you drop one.