Brady Cabe

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Teardowns I've Worked On

iPod Nano 5th Generation Teardown

iPod Touch 3rd Generation Teardown

Baby Monitor Teardown

Apple TV 2nd Generation Teardown

Disassembling iClicker Device

Guides I've Contributed To

PowerBook G4 Titanium DVI Optical Drive Removal Replacement

MacBook Core 2 Duo Display Replacement

PowerBook G4 Aluminum 15" 1.67 GHz Right Speaker Replacement

PowerBook G4 Aluminum 15" 1.67 GHz Logic Board Replacement

PowerBook G4 Aluminum 15" 1.67 GHz Heat Sink & Fans Replacement

iMac Intel 21.5" EMC 2308 CPU Fan Replacement

Sanyo dp50747 Plasma TV fuse replacement and power board check

iPhone 4 Rear Panel Replacement

My Favorite Guides

MacBook Pro 15" Core 2 Duo Models A1226 and A1260 Upper Case Cable Replacement

MacBook Pro 15" Core 2 Duo Model A1211 Upper Case Cable Replacment

MacBook Pro 15" Core Duo Model A1150 Upper Case Cable Replacement

Completed Guides

iPod 5th Generation (Video) Headphone Jack & Hold Switch Replacement

MacBook Pro 15" Core Duo Model A1150 Upper Case Cable Replacement

MacBook Pro 15" Core 2 Duo Model A1211 Upper Case Cable Replacment

MacBook Pro 15" Core 2 Duo Models A1226 and A1260 Upper Case Cable Replacement

MacBook Pro 15" Unibody Late 2008 and Early 2009 Logic Board Replacement

Questions

Why is my computer locking up with external display connected? 06/01/2010
I just got my MacBook Pro about 2 weeks ago and everything works great. I have this shiny external monitor and I finally...
How to achieve perfect output resolution to TV? 02/09/2010
So, my Panasonic 42" Plasma will do 720p and I have my Mac Mini hooked up and ready to go. The Snow Leopard 720p preset...
Can I use my MacBook keyboard and trackpad with my Mac Mini? 02/03/2010
My Mac Mini (finally ordered today!) will sit next to my television and I really don't want to have a keyboard and mouse...
Can I use Mac Mini as a portal for Time Machine? 02/02/2010
I am getting a Mac Mini soon to use for internet/local media viewing on my TV. Since it is a computer with lots of USB...
Running out of hard drive space, now what? 02/01/2010
I love my MacBook, but I am running low on hard drive space. I have about 8 GB left on my 160 GB hard drive, and I will...
Why will my car not start? 01/07/2010
Along with not starting, the brake lights and reverse lights do not work. The battery is fine. When I turn the key, all of...
Can I use normal Solar Rez to repair my epoxy surfboard? 11/05/2009
I have an epoxy/Boardworks Hynson twinzer with a few small nicks. I want to patch it up before I sell it but I don't want...

Answers

Answer to "White Screen of Death? Or something else?" 03/31/2011
Replacing the iPod touch (3rd Gen) LCD should resolve your issue. There is a very slight chance that the logic board is damaged where the LCD plugs in however, it is unlikely and replacing the LCD should be your first course of action.
Answer to "How will my Keyboard act if I swap the keys?" 05/05/2010
The main issue here is that you must install the upper case that has the functionality you are wanting (Expose, etc). The newer upper case is not only backward compatible with your older MacBook, but the new key functionality is gained by upgrading the case. Very cool. After installation, its a free-for-all. Swap keys all you want and the function behind the key is not going to change. I personally have alternating black and white horizontal rows on my MacBook keyboard, although I do not have the fancy upgraded keyboard with the dashboard and expose key functions. Have fun!
Answer to "water got into it" 03/23/2010
Place the iPod into a shoe box full of white rice and let the rice soak up the water for several hours. Then use our guide to open your iPod and allow to dry open in a cool dry place for a few days. Make sure there are no visible signs of liquid, reassemble the iPod and try to turn it on. Good luck!
Answer to "iPod won't display ANYTHING after repair" 03/23/2010
As for the display issue, please double check that the display connector is firmly seated in its place.
Answer to "iPhone keep restarting after disassemble" 03/23/2010
I would make sure all of the connections are properly seated. It sounds like the logic board is faulty, but it is unlikely that two logic boards were damaged in this same way, which makes me think something is not connected properly.
Answer to "Why cant I hear out of my iPod with head phones?" 03/23/2010
I had this problem and I discovered pocket lint jammed into the headphone jack, preventing my headphones from fully seating. I used a toothpick and carefully removed loads and loads of pocket lint :/ Working great now!
Answer to "Can I upgrade my wifi antenna?" 03/23/2010
The antenna is part of the display assembly. You would need to replace that item to help solve the issue.
Answer to "Why is my iPod touch screen white?" 03/22/2010
I recommend following the 5 R's. If this does not work, then, it is a hardware problem.
Answer to "Won't do anything. Basically bricked...? Ideas?" 03/22/2010
I would recommend replacing the battery as well as the logic board. If the problem was merely the battery, you would still be able to power the iPod while plugged into the wall. Since the logic board controls the functionality of the iPod, you need to replace that to get up and running. Replacing the battery is a relatively inexpensive thing to do while you are replacing the logic board. If the battery inside is the original factory battery, chances are it is not in that great of shape.
Answer to "Non working backlight after battery replacement" 03/22/2010
It could be something as simple as a poorly seated connector. I would recommend detaching your display and then re-seating the connection. If this does not solve the problem, it is possible that your LCD was 'zapped' during installation by the logic board, in which case you would need to replace the iPod Touch 1st Generation Display.

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MacBook Pro 15" Unibody Mid 2010 Teardown 04/16/2010

Quote from tarabella:

Ditto on the request for Tri-Wing size. Just ordered a new 1TB HD, and I want to have the right tool on hand when it gets here.

iFixit has two bit driver kits, both which contain the Y0 bit necessary to remove the screw:

54 piece kit

26 piece kit
MacBook Pro 15" Unibody Mid 2010 Teardown 04/16/2010

Quote from charlie dropbox:

What size of tri-wing screw driver is needed?

iFixit has two bit driver kits, both which contain the Y0 bit necessary to remove the screw:

54 piece kit

26 piece kit
Magic Mouse Teardown 10/22/2009

Quote from guee:

I agreee... LOL

Modest Mouse is a band, of course

http://www.modestmousemusic.com/

:)
Magic Mouse Teardown 10/21/2009

Magic Mouse is not a Modest Mouse?
iPod Touch 3rd Generation Teardown 09/11/2009

I want an FM transmitter in my iPhone 3GS! That would rock...and roll?
iPod Touch 1st Generation Repair 04/08/2009

Quote from nils267:

Which screwdriver do I need to remove the Phillips screws in step 6 (Installing iPod Touch 1st Generation Battery)?

#00 philips will work there
MacBook Pro 15" Unibody Teardown 04/03/2009

Quote from sean70:

Is there an available internal USB port connection? Can one be added somewhat easily? I couldn't get a detailed enough view on Photo 20...

Not that we ran across and Apple does not have any official documentation indicating the presence or lack of internal USB.
MacBook Pro 15" Unibody Teardown 04/03/2009

Quote from nicole3:

what type hard drive is apple using?

SATA
MacBook Core Duo Display Replacement 04/01/2009

Quote from zsadler13:

There is a 3rd screw on the right hinge mount also.

This guide is for the Core Duo MacBook, you may be referring to the Penryn/Santa Rosa MacBook which has 3 screws here.
MacBook Core Duo C-Channel Replacement 04/01/2009

Quote from brady:

Your computer is missing the c-channel?

This guide is for the Core Duo MacBook, you may be referring to the Penryn/Santa Rosa MacBook which does not have the c-channel.

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