I'm Samantha Lionheart, I mostly go by Sam, and I have the honor of being a technical writer here at iFixit. Most of the time my writings will teach you valuable things about technology. This time they will be used to gab aimlessly about myself.
Yes, that is my real name. No, I'm not related to Richard the Lionheart, though my dad's name is Richard. No, I'm not related to Jean-Claude Van Damme, though I am fluent in French. Yes, that Of Monsters and Men song is pretty rad, though I don't speak a word of Icelandic. Well, I guess I know 'stulka' means girl, but that's a different story.
I got my degree from Cal Poly, SLO (the ''real'' Cal Poly) in Graphic Communication, which deals primarily with printing. I concentrated in the design end of things, got a minor in packaging, and was a student manager of the on-campus printshop. I also took way too many art, literature, typography, sociology and history courses. This bit was meant to explain that I really like learning, about everything. And I guess I was going to work in a warning about how much I love run-on sentences. And well-placed fragments. But maybe it has become a stream-of-conscious ramble that we should try to escape from.
My interests include MOVIES, BOOKS, ARTS, and GRATUITOUS POP CULTURE REFERENCES. I split my time between working, watching things, drawing things, and making things. And as you may have guessed, I'm on tumblr quite a bit.
Currently watching:
- The X Flies
- The Get Down
Currently reading:
- Solaris
- The Complete Sherlock Holmes
- East of Eden
Currently making:
- Tattoo designs
HI @rishabh_ this is actually a common issue! Charging can often interfere with the Touch ID’s sensors. Be sure you’re using an authentic Apple charging cable!
Hi Bruce! I would strongly recommend opening the phone and removing the sleeve. Batteries naturally expand and contract a bit as they charge and discharge, and the plastic sleeve may prevent that from safely happening. The sleeve may also introduce wear/pressure points for other components such as cables.
This is a teardown not a repair guide, if you’re looking for step-by-step guides, check out our Kinect service manual.
Absolutely! The color won’t affect your phone at all, just be sure you have the correct display for your phone! iPhone 5 displays are not compatible with the 5c or 5s =)
Hey Dave a the top of the guide we list the rear cover adhesive you can find in our store!
TR6 is the head size, which is shared by both screws. The millimeter measurements are the lengths of the screws from head to the bottom of the shaft, not across the width of the head.
@thorpyworpy I could be mistaken, but I believe the Australian consumer rights bureau protects your device even more strongly than in the US, regardless of sticker or manufacturer warranty. Here’s a press release with the quote
Hey @thorpyworpy ! Any warranty stickers you see are not legally relevant! Repair during warranty is not illegal. Check out our explanatory blog post!
Hi Colin, unfortunately this is a teardown meant for entertainment purposes, it’s not a repair guide. What part were you trying to replace? We may be able to help you find the relevant part of the correct guide to locate that spring contact. Otherwise, try checking through our repair manuals to find the component yourself. Best of luck!
Hi Zachary, be sure you check the header at the top of this teardown! “This teardown is not a repair guide. To repair your Nintendo Switch, use our service manual.” We use teardowns as an entertaining, educational look inside a device not a step-by-step guide! Thanks for stopping by!
Page 1 of 27
Next