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Unauthorized Guide to iPhone, iPad, and iPod Repair, The: A DIY Guide to Extending the Life of Your iDevices!

Unauthorized Guide to iPhone, iPad, and iPod Repair, The: A DIY Guide to Extending the Life of Your iDevices!


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DON’T JUNK IT, FIX IT--AND SAVE A FORTUNE! The only reference & tutorial of its kind--in full color! Fix your own iPhone, iPad, or iPod with secret repair knowledge Apple doesn’t want you to have! This groundbreaking, full-color book shows you how to resurrect expensive Apple mobile iDevices you thought were dead for good, and save a fortune. Apple Certified Repair Technician Timothy L. Warner demystifies everything about iDevice repair, presenting simple, step-by-step procedures and hundreds of crisp, detailed, full-color photos. He’ll walk you through safely taking apart your iDevice, replacing what’s broken, and reliably reassembling it. You’ll learn where to get the tools and exactly how to use them. Warner even reveals sources for broken Apple devices you can fix at low cost--for yourself, or even for resale! Replace All These iDevice Components: •  Battery •  Display •  SIM card •  Logic board •  Dock connector Take Apart, Fix, and Reassemble: •  iPod nano (5th & 7th Gen) •  iPod touch (4th & 5th Gen) •  iPhone (3GS, 4, 4S, & 5) •  iPad (iPad 2, iPad 4th Gen, & iPad mini) Fix Common Software-Related Failures: •  Emergency data recovery •  Jailbreaking •  Carrier unlocking Do What Apple Never Intended: •  Resurrect a waterlogged iDevice •  Prepare an iDevice for resale •  Install non-Apple Store apps •  Perform out-of-warranty repairs All technical content reviewed & approved by iFixit, world leader in iDevice parts, tools, and repair tutorials!

Table of Contents:
 Introduction     1 Chapter 1  Why Do It Yourself?     5 The Benefits of DIY iDevice Repair     5    Saving Money     6    Preparing to Become an Apple Tech     7    Earning Extra Money     9 iDevices—A Roster     10    iPod     10    iPod touch     13    iPhone     13    iPad     15 Limiting Our Scope     17 Apple Warranties and You     18    Apple Hardware Warranty     18    AppleCare+     19 Finding Old, “Broken” iDevices     21    Pawn or Secondhand Shops     21    eBay or Craigslist     22    Amazon.com     23    Yard Sales or Flea Markets     24    Friends, Family, and Colleagues     24    Bulletin Boards     24 Chapter 2  The Tools of the Trade     25 What Does It Take to Become an iDevice Technician?     25    Character Traits     26    Technical Ability     27 Obtaining iDevice Technician Tools     28    Sources for iDevice Tech Tools     28 ESD Safety Equipment     29 Screwdrivers     31 Spudger     31 Plastic Opening Tool(s)     32 Heat Gun/Hair Dryer     32 Magnetizer/Demagnetizer     34 Pick-up Tools     34 Work Lamp with Magnifying Glass     34 Magnetic Project Mat     35 Industry Certification     36    Increased Professional Credibility     36    Gaining a Leg Up in the Job Market     36    Meeting Apple’s Certification Requirements     37    Attaining Deeper Access to Apple Tech Resources     37    Increased Confidence     38 Certification Options     38    Apple Certified Macintosh Technician (ACMT)     38    iCracked iTech     39    OnForce Consultant     40    Apple Consultants Network (ACN)     40 Chapter 3  Protecting Your iDevice User Data and Settings     43 What Exactly Do You Need to Back Up?     43 Backing Up an iDevice by Using iTunes 11     44 Where Are the Backup Files Stored?     46 Backing Up an iDevice by Using iCloud     48 Backing Up an iDevice Manually     50 Restoring an iDevice by Using iTunes 11     50 Restoring an iDevice by Using iCloud     51 Jailbreaking and Unlocking iDevices     52    What Is Jailbreaking?     52    What Is Unlocking?     56 Chapter 4  iDevice Repair Best Practices     59 Checking iDevice Warranty Coverage     59    Verifying iDevice Version Info     62 What Are Order Numbers?     64 Deciphering iOS Speak     65 How Do Warranty Repair Orders Work?     66 Creating an ESD-Safe Workspace     67    Wear Appropriate Clothing and Protect Your Workspace     67    Handle IC Components Appropriately     68    Condition the Air in Your Workspace     68 Documenting and Securing Your iDevice Components     69 Chapter 5  iPhone 3GS Disassembly and Reassembly     71 iPhone 3GS External Anatomy     73 Disassembly Procedure     75 Reassembly Notes     85 A Few Words About iOS 6     85 Chapter 6  iPhone 4S Disassembly and Reassembly     87 External Anatomy     88 Required Tools     90 Disassembly Procedure     90 Reassembly Notes     107 Chapter 7  iPhone 5 Disassembly and Reassembly     109 External Anatomy     110 Required Tools     113 Disassembly Procedure     113 Reassembly Notes     126 On Material Costs and Profit Margins     127 Chapter 8  iPad 2nd Generation Disassembly and Reassembly     129 External Anatomy     130 Required Tools     133 Disassembly Procedure     133 Reassembly Notes     143 What Exactly Is a Retina Display?     143 Chapter 9  iPad 3rd and 4th Generation Disassembly and Reassembly     145 External Anatomy     146 Required Tools     148 Disassembly Procedure     148 Reassembly Notes     157 Why Do Front and Rear Cameras Have Different Resolutions?     157 Chapter 10  iPad mini Disassembly and Reassembly     159 External Anatomy     160 Required Tools     162 Disassembly Procedure     162 Reassembly Notes     174 What Are Benchmarks?     174 Chapter 11  iPod touch 4th Generation Disassembly and Reassembly     177 External Anatomy     178 Required Tools     180 Disassembly Procedure     180 Reassembly Notes     191 Is the iPod touch a “Watered Down” iPhone?     192 Chapter 12  iPod nano 5th and 7th Generation Disassembly and Reassembly     193 External Anatomy     194 Required Tools     198 Disassembly Procedure     198 iPod nano 5th Generation Reassembly Notes     208 iPod nano 7th Generation Quick-Disassembly     208 About the Mysterious Pixo OS     210 Chapter 13  Sourcing iDevice Replacement Parts     211 What Is OEM, and Why Do I Care?     211 Where Can I Find OEM iDevice Parts?     213    No Guarantees     213    Study Buyer Reviews     214    Trust Your Gut     214    But Where Do I Start My Search?     214 Grim Realities     215 Chapter 14  Addressing Water Damage     217 The Problem of Water Damage     217 Warranty Ramifications of Water Damage     218 Liquid Contact Indicators (LCIs) and You     218 How to Address a Waterlogged iDevice: Non-Invasive Approach     219    The Rice Method     220    Dedicated Drying Tools     220 How to Address a Waterlogged iDevice: Invasive Approach     221 How to Limit the Possibility of Water Damage     222 Purchase a Specialty Case     222 Limit Exposure to Steam     223 Use a Low-Tech Plastic Baggie     223 Chapter 15  Replacing the Front Display and/or Rear Case     225 Anatomy of the iDevice Front Display     226 Repair Options and DIY Strategies     227    Visit the Apple Store     228    Hire a Third Party to Replace the Display     228    Do It Yourself     229 How to Minimize Damage to the Display/Rear Case     232 Chapter 16  Replacing the Battery     233 What You Need to Know about Lithium-Ion Batteries     234    What Is the “Memory Effect”?     235    Understanding iDevice Battery Specifications     236    Best Practices for iDevice Battery Use     237    Exploding Batteries     238    Maximizing Battery Life     239 Performing Battery Replacements     240 Chapter 17  Replacing the Logic Board and/or Dock Connector     243 About the Logic Board     243 iDevice Connectors     245 Repair Advice     249 Tips and Tricks for Logic Board Replacements     251    iPhone 5     251    iPad 3rd and 4th Generation     252    iPad mini     252    iPod touch 5th Generation     252 Chapter 18  Recovering Data from Your Broken iDevice     255 Protecting Your Data by Using Apple Services     255    iCloud     256    iTunes Match     256 Retrieving User Data from a “Dead” iDevice     256 Retrieving User Data from a Live iDevice     257    Music     257    Photos     259    The Rest of Your Stuff     260 Passcode Security     262 Encrypted Backups, Anyone?     266 Chapter 19  Before You Sell, Donate, or Recycle Your iDevice     267 Is Deleted Stuff Actually Deleted?     268    Encryption, Your iDevice, and You     268 Preparing Your iDevice for Transfer—Local Method     270 Preparing Your iDevice for Transfer–Remote Method     272 Corporate Solutions     273 Disposal and Associated Environmental Concerns     274 Index     277

About the Author :
Timothy L. Warner is an IT professional and technical trainer based in Nashville, TN. As Director of Technology for a progressive high school, he created and managed a self-servicing warranty repair shop for all Apple hardware used at the institution. Warner has been an Apple enthusiast and power user since the original Macintosh was released in 1984. He has worked in nearly every facet of IT, from systems administration and software architecture to technical writing and training.


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9780133372519
  • Publisher: Pearson Education (US)
  • Publisher Imprint: Addison Wesley
  • Language: English
  • Sub Title: A DIY Guide to Extending the Life of Your iDevices!
  • ISBN-10: 0133372510
  • Publisher Date: 13 Apr 2013
  • Binding: Digital download
  • No of Pages: 304
  • Weight: 1 gr


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