My Problem

The back button on my phone was operating as if it was being pressed randomly.

My Fix

I've replaced the camera before (thanks to Ifixit), so the disassembly went smoothly.

My Advice

Because it isn't specifically in the guide, there are a couple of small pieces (I think a speaker cover and the vibrator (for lack of a . . .

My Problem

The microphone had stopped working on my wife's first gen Pixel phone and warranty had lapsed about a month before.

My Fix

Repair went pretty smoothly. Don't have a microwave so couldn't use the iOpener gel tube that came with repair kit (tried putting it in hot water but didn't really work) so used hair dr . . .

My Problem

My battery was at times barely lasting for half the day. It would randomly shut down even while displaying a reasonable amount of power remaining. Processor slowdown is real and painful.

My Fix

Removing the adhesive on the battery was the most difficult part. The tabs ripped as soon as I tugged on them, . . .

My Problem

My phone still works great, but the battery was so old that it just wouldn't hold a decent charge anymore. The phone was not designed for the battery to be user-replaceable.

My Fix

IFixIt assured me of how to go about it. I researched online and finally found a reputable replacement battery supplier, and I . . .

My Problem

My friend dropped my op1 and the red encoder hit the edge of the table. After the fall the red encoder only worked when holding pressure to the right and then spinning the encoder. Otherwise it would not register when turning it normally. I thought it just might be a mechanical issue but was not sur . . .