Fixing iPhones

DreadStarX · Mar 26, 2014

Hey guys.

I've got 2 projects on my hands. Sorry for disappearing too.

Project 1: Fixing my brothers iPhone. The charging cable INSIDE his phone, the brass pads that the charger are stripped out. I need to find replacement tools & parts to fix it.
Project 2: Replacing my sisters screen protector, its cracked.

Where can I find parts & tools to fix it?

- Thomas

=(

Tekno Venus · Mar 26, 2014

Take a look at iFixit - iFixit: The free repair manual

Guides and parts can be found there.

Temmu · Mar 28, 2014

yes, it's doable for the skillful. my friend repairs iphones, ipads & ipad minis as a hobby & service to his friends.

you need something to warm and soften the adhesive holding the case halves together.
you will =not= be able to buy parts at your local apple store
you may be able to buy most, if not all, parts locally. in the new orleans area there is a store that sells most parts.
warning! be careful what you buy as some parts are sold incomplete and require nasa-level soldering skills to install -buying the right part (the complete part) avoids unnecessary soldering!

DreadStarX · Mar 29, 2014

I'm looking at iFixIt.com. Seems to be the best. I asked them exactly what I was needed to fix it, and they told me what I needed & gave me a detailed specific video. I also need the metal back piece to a black iPhone 5 =/

Laxer · Mar 29, 2014

I get most my random pieces from ebay... has not let me down so far...

As for the screen protector, I believe these are "fused" together with the display and the digitizer... They use some type of silicon glue, you will need to heat it up and slowly pry around the edges to separate it. A hair dryer will work but, you're probably better off buying a heatgun.

The only apple product I have dealt with was an old Ipod touch where I replaced the digitizer. I have also done the same thing on many phones as well as random things like fixing connections, replacing bluetooth, wifi, etc...

Nothing too hard, my biggest tip is to use something soft plastic when separating the case. I used a credit card the first few times and actually messed a few clips up.

DreadStarX · Mar 29, 2014

Laxer said:
I get most my random pieces from ebay... has not let me down so far...

As for the screen protector, I believe these are "fused" together with the display and the digitizer... They use some type of silicon glue, you will need to heat it up and slowly pry around the edges to separate it. A hair dryer will work but, you're probably better off buying a heatgun.

The only apple product I have dealt with was an old Ipod touch where I replaced the digitizer. I have also done the same thing on many phones as well as random things like fixing connections, replacing bluetooth, wifi, etc...

Nothing too hard, my biggest tip is to use something soft plastic when separating the case. I used a credit card the first few times and actually messed a few clips up.

I'm going to purchase one of their tool kits to work on iPhones, iPods & iPads. I have a few products to fix, honestly, its a learning experience. If it costs me less than an iPhone 5 to repair it, its a win.

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