The omnipresence of Apple products is one thing, being user-friendly, their damages and repairs are another thing. Being in a uni-body design, Apple products are hard to repair from a novice’s angle. However, there are simple ways to mend some of the damages to them. iPhone’s ubiquitous presence in the market also has a drawback, […]
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Following is the step-by-step process to open, disassemble, reassemble the internal components and replace the front screen. First, make sure you have all the appropriate tools to commence the process. You will need thin metal blades, a plastic spudger or case-opening tool, tweezers, a Phillips-head screwdriver, a tiny flat-head screwdriver and a special pentalobe screwdriver, […]
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Now, remove the battery by pulling up the pull tab protruding from its side. Remove the metal shields on the motherboard and the docking connector by removing the screws. Remember the position of the screws as they are of different lengths and need to go back in their appropriate places. Also the screws may have […]
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At last it is time to lay your hands on the screen itself. First remove the ten screws that attach to it to the chassis. There are three screws on each side one on the top and bottom corners. After completely disconnecting the screen from the casing insert a sharp tool between the screen and […]
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Every electronic device is prone to damage, especially mobile computing devices with delicate screen panels. Over the years, many companies have received complaints about a broken LCD or the screen. Though LCDs are a complicated problem and only technicians are capable of replacing the damaged ones. However, front panels, or screens, are a different matter. […]
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Heat the edges of the front panel so that the adhesiveness wears off. It becomes easier to detach the screen without damaging the innards. Keep heating the area until it easily comes apart. If it does not separate from the device, do not do as forcefully, it may damage the internal components. Moreover, do not […]
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Now remove the home button contact from the screen with the screw driver. The bracket however, comes off in the same way as the screen itself, with the hair dryer/heat gun and a sharp tool. The camera plate comes off in the similar manner. Also remove any patches of the adhesive material still attached to […]
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