My Problem

My daughter dropped her iPod Touch and cracked the front screen.

My Fix

The repair went well. Tedious and very very delicate, but successful.

My Advice

Please refer to the "Installing iPod Touch 4th Generation Front Panel Replacement" guide:

Step 1. I was a little hesitant with the heating of the adhesive. When I started prying, the screen cracked even more. I think that if I had gotten the adhesive hotter, the front panel would've come off easier. Later, I made sure that all the old adhesive was removed. At this point I did put more heat to it, and very carefully peeled the old adhesive strips up. This made it a lot easier to put down the new adhesive. Plus you don't want more than the thickness of one adhesive strip under the panel or it will not re-install flush.

Step 3 and 4 - As I lifted the front panel up from the bottom, the display data cable unplugged itself. This was OK, but watch that digitizer cable! That cannot be unplugged until much later.

Step 7 - WARNING - I broke a wire on this step. When prying under the bottom corner as shown in the guide, make sure you get between the steel mid plate and the "black box" (see my attached picture) The "black box" came up with the steel mid plate and the blue wire was broken at the corner of the PCB. Luckily I have access to some precise soldering equipment and I was able to splice a new wire in place.

Step 13 - Reattaching the display data cable is a pain because it is so short. My advice is to get a long tool (like a dental pick) that allows you to reach under the front panel while you hold it over the case. Use this tool to press down on the connector - Gently. Be patient.

Also, a very nice set of tweezers is highly, highly recommended.

The guide was great and if you follow it carefully, you should be successful. Good luck.

My Problem

My son decide take it outside without the protective case and he dropped it, breaking the entire display

My Fix

went great, broke one of the ipod pry tools though

My Advice

be very precise place the screws in order of where they were since they are different sizes.

My Problem

Sons itouch 4g screen was broken when another child swatted it out of his hand.

My Fix

First pass not so good. The white screen wouldn't clear on the hard reset. I thought that I mis wired something. Unfortunately I already attached the glue to seal it. While removing it I cracked the new lcd.

Luckily iFixIt sent me a replacement!!!!!

My Advice

Don't attach glue tape until the device powers up correctly.

If you get the white screen attach to itunes and restore it that will fix the problem!!!

My Problem

My daughter dropped her Ipod getting off the school bus and the front of it cracked.

My Fix

We bought the parts that we needed from ifixit.com and my husband repaired it.

My Advice

That it was less expensive to fix it then to go and buy a new ipod. I would recommend anyone to do this.

My Problem

I broke the screen.

My Fix

Followed a video tutorial.

My Advice

A second pair of hand help alot when putting the ipod back together.

My Problem

This is the second time I have dropped and cracked my 4th generation iPod's display.

My Fix

I repaired my iPod, both times by myself, with the aid of ifixit's guide. I do not have a lot of experience with home repairs (a couple of xbox x-clamp fixes) and the install guide was extremely helpful. The pictures and instructions are laid out very well and makes for a relatively easy repair.

My Advice

The first time I replaced the front panel I bought my display assembly off of ebay to save about $10. I do not recommend this. I didn't save that much money and the extra $10 was way worth it for how nicely everything came packaged. Just buy all of your supplies from ifixit.

My Problem

Drop = Shattered Screen

My Fix

It went ok. It was harder than I thought it would be.

My Advice

Have someone more experienced do it. Between the cost of the screen and tools, I could of had a number of websites fix it for less money and the outcome would have been better.

My Problem

Smashed screen on my sons iPod.

My Fix

The repair was easy with the help of the iFixit app that i installed on my iPhone 4. The pro tech base tool kit and dust blower are a great set of tools to use. With the word out with mates i've got them wanting to fix there stuff. Thanks for making it easy guys

My Advice

Maybe have a packet of fine tip paint maker pens in different colours to correspond with the screw colours in the fixit manuals to take out the guess work with the re-assemble of components.

My Problem

Shattered screen

My Fix

Fixed it, but not something we want to do again

My Advice

Photos don't exactly show you where to pry the camera loose. Be careful when doing it so you don't break it. Pictures online could be better. No I did not take any pictures, was trying not to break it and have to but a new iPod

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