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We're just some folks with repair on our minds...
Hello, world! I’m Arthur, one of the tech writers/teardown engineers at iFixit. I get the illustrious honor of taking devices apart, identifying/figuring out how things work, and showing others how to do it. It’s like being a tech journalist, but with much more in-depth hands-on action.
I was born in Shanghai, China. My family headed for San Francisco when I was five, and that's where I grew up most of my life.
I wanted to be an inventor! So, I pursued electrical engineering (I really should have chosen mechanical engineering, but that's another story!) I ran on the education hamster wheel for quite awhile, and graduated from Cal Poly SLO with a masters in electrical engineering with a focus on mechatronics and control systems. Along the way, I also found my life purpose and my best friend.
When my mind wanders, it tends to float towards how to fix/optimize things, whether if it’s troubleshooting a phone that won’t power up, or figuring out how to explain a complex re-assembly step elegantly. I enjoy a concise, well-written guide more than wine.
My interests ebb and flow, but currently these are the pick of the day:
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Hi Rafael,
We updated our battery calibration technique recently. The most reliable way would be to follow the guide method (charge full + 2 hours, drain completely, charge full again).
Hi Felix,
Graphite layers like these are excellent heat conductors and are often part of the phone’s cooling solution. Without it, your phone may run warmer, but should be OK.
Hi Dominique,
The microphone hole is angled. You did not damage your microphone.
You can find them on eBay here.
Hi Colin,
As the fragile OLED panel is bonded to the glass, a glass-only repair will be very difficult (though not impossible), requiring specialty tools.
Hi Kyle,
The metal shield should have no effect on the speaker. Granted, it may hint that damage was done around the area, which may have damaged the speaker module.
Hi shomizu9,
The 4GB Micron RAM is the video RAM, while the 16 GB SK Hynix RAM is the on-board system RAM.
Hello,
If it is the front camera, check the connector (step 20). Be sure to disconnect the battery first. Then, disconnect and re-connect the camera connector, and make sure there is nothing in the connector.
Hi Preston,
Unfortunately, the Pixel 3a isn’t built for that. There are no gaskets around ports; the press connectors don’t have foam around them; the screen adhesive would let water in pretty easily.
I would suggest getting a water resistant case for it to keep it safe.
You can use Mac Fan Control as a software solution. You won’t break your computer as it will slow down and throttle itself to protect it. More than anything, your SSD will run warmer than usual, which could shorten its lifespan.
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