Jake

@tragedon

Jake

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Member Since 09/06/2014

Team

Tradegon

We love to repair, reuse and resell tech!

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A Geek who passionately loves repairing and tinkering.

Completed Guides

Boosted Board 1st Generation Remote Battery Replacement

Samsung Galaxy S6 Power Button Replacement

Samsung Galaxy S5 Micro-USB Port Daughterboard Replacement

iPhone 6 Rear Case Replacement

Samsung Galaxy S6 Motherboard Replacement

iPhone 4 (GSM/AT&T) Screen Replacement

My Stories

My First iPhone 4 Repair, Super easy!

iPhone 4 Screen

Questions

LCD Purple Line with no Damage? 01/03/2017
So my S7 Edge has a purple line going through it. This is a replacement screen and the seller claims it worked perfectly, and...
Screen Flickering Issues with the S7 Edge 06/23/2016
My S7 Edge seems to have the common flickering issue with the screen. I have the international model and Samsung won't honor ...
Microphone Issues When Calling 01/22/2016
I have an issue with my iPhone 6. When I call people and use the phone next to my ear, the mic does not pick up anything and ...
Sim Card Reader Broken 01/11/2016
I've done an iPhone 5s sim card reader replacement before, seemed easy enough. (Removing the shields and soldering all contac...

Answers

Answer to: Where else can I buy good iPhone parts? 03/03/2018
You can try to find an OEM used display pulled off a used phone here on iFixit or on eBay. Be sure to clean the connectors with isopropyl alcohol to remove any oil that my be interfering with the connection to the displays.
Answer to: iPhone 7 bent error 4013 when trying to restore. 04/04/2017
Start with the bend. There is probably an IC around the bent area that has a damaged solder connection.
Answer to: Replace new battery in Boosted board 1 gen 03/28/2017
You will need to replace the dead 12S1P pack of A123 26650 cells with new ones by spot welding a new pack together. Here's a battery diagram.
Answer to: Moto Z Dead, need to replace the motherboard 01/23/2017
You should not have rooted it without realizing the risks... Was the issue after you attempted to root it? How can we help you replace a motherboard you won't be able to get? Ask XDA forums.
Answer to: I dropped my phone now there are 2 lines down the right side of screen 01/04/2017
Try reattaching the LCD connectors inside the phone. You might have to buy a new screen if that does not fix it.
Answer to: What should I do? 01/03/2017
Try holding the volume down and power button until the phone resets and turns on again. If you didn't have any physical damage, the screen could have just turned off for some reason.
Answer to: iPhone 5S missing part 01/03/2017
iFixit offers this part. iPhone 5s/SE Bluetooth and Wi-Fi Antenna
Answer to: Does the Siri remote have a water damage indicator? 08/14/2016
I doubt it. It is worth so little.
Answer to: Can I upgrade my logic board to a higher GHz? 08/14/2016
No point really. You could find one on eBay but it is not going to be a big improvement. Can you get the largest sized ram for just 1 slot?
Answer to: Remove virus from phone 05/16/2016
With the device turned off, press and hold the Volume Up and Power buttons until the ZTE logo screen appears, then release. Press the Volume down button to highlight wipe data/factory reset. Press the Power button to select. Press the Volume down button repeatedly until Yes -- delete all user data is highlighted. Press the Power button to select. Wait as the device resets. (Source: T-Mobile)

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Apple Watch Series 4 Teardown 09/24/2018

Is the diagnostic port 6 pins or 5 pins?
MacBook Air 11" Early 2014 Battery Replacement 11/30/2017

Surprisingly easy for Apple.
Nexus 6P Teardown 04/23/2016

The battery is Li-Po and not Li-ion tech which is more safer and lasts longer. I'd rather have the iPhone battery still. Lasts just as long in my experience.
Samsung Galaxy S6 Battery Replacement 02/04/2016

Do you have to remove the battery to remove the motherboard? I just need to remove the motherboard for soldering.
iPad Mini 4 Teardown 01/07/2016

You need a special cutting machine, besides there doesn't seem like there are any replacements on the market atm.