My Problem
Daughter and son-in-law's phones needed new batteries
My Fix
It went exactly as expected
My Advice
1) Buy the tools. They're not that expensive and you can't do it without them.
2) Watch the videos (twice). I missed the "don't pry here" warning the first time through.
3) Take your time. Those screws are small. If you rush it, you'll lose one. Use a white, flat plate to hold the screws.
One Comment
I'm a programmer and work on Windows PC's all the time. I've stayed away from Apple products because of their reputation for difficulty. This project was my first Apple product repair and a no-lose situation. My daughter and her husband were planning to buy new phones anyway. The combination of clear, concise videos and the right tools made this a cake walk. My kids like their phones and will not be buying the new ones. I want to encourage all my PC-centric fellow travelers to "just do it". And use the iFixit resources. Their video and tool recommendations were spot on. Overall, this was a very successful project.
Jim Rollins - Reply