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Great idea...what could possibly go wrong with doing your own repair?
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iFixit Launches New $20 Essential Electronics Toolkit for iPhone Repairs
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Great idea...what could possibly go wrong with doing your own repair?
Or for less than $10, you can buy this much more thorough smartphone repair kit on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/iHuniu-IHN10157-Precision-Screwdriver-Magnetic/dp/B00D9O3QBO
I have one at the office and one at home. I use it *all* the time, on all sorts of things, smartphones included.
I have one at the office and one at home. I use it *all* the time, on all sorts of things, smartphones included.
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I was referring to the 7. I've fixed my own 5, 5S, replaced batteries, front screens etc.
Depends on the person. It's really based on experience and knowledge. It's like anything with repair, if you know what your doing, take your time and are confident in your skill set, there 'shouldn't' be any issues.
Give it a month or two, and you'll be able to buy the same exact kit from third party sellers from EBay for $10 less. You can already buy a copy of their 54 bit set for less than what iFixit charges.
Edit: Never mind, there are already similar kits with more pieces, though I didn't see a spudger (which isn't really needed) for around $10.
Edit: Never mind, there are already similar kits with more pieces, though I didn't see a spudger (which isn't really needed) for around $10.
May I suggest Fender 346 picks? Cheap as chips. You can also "daisy chain" multiple ones around the screen to keep the leverage. (I think the correct word is purchase not leverage.)
From what I've seen it just looks like it will be a little more of a pain to lift the screen and obviously the water resistance will be compromised when put back together. Maybe in the future there will be adhesive kits to remedy that.
I think adhesive makes things much more difficult to repair. You risk bending and breaking the smallest of components. It's almost easier to replace than repair.