iPad2 and News

My iPad2 has arrived. It is a vast improvement on the original iPad. Browsing is much faster and the camera, although quite low resolution, is useful. It is also thinner and lighter and the smart cover which turns the iPad on when you open it, is very clever indeed. Roll on iPad3! Also, iPhone5 looks like it might be out in this country in about October. Can't wait to see and and then take it apart.

Remember, I can fix your iPad, iPad2 and iPod Touch 4th Generation. Apple are sticking a lot of their products together now, but this won't defeat me. I am also continuing to repair all the iPhone range, although I hardly see and iPhone 2G anymore and 3G getting a bit thinner now.

White iPhone4 Conversion

The white iPhone4 is out now. People can now see how good it looks in the flesh. I can do a white iPhone4 conversion (front, back and home button) for £120. If you wish the headphone jack and dock connector to be made white too, that is another £30.

Dock Connector Faults

Business has been good in the last couple of months. One of the most popular fixes is the dock connector so I thought I would show you what can happen to them.

The picture above shows two pins of the connector badly bent from placing the iPhone into a dock. The customer's PC also complained of USB issues which isn't surprising. The two pins which have been bent, are the ground connections for the iPhone. No ground = no power and no charging which renders the iPhone pretty much useless. It's only £30 to fix so not a bank breaker. Hope this has been of interest. Spencer.

New - Anti-dust Rubber Covers

I have just purchased these anti-dust covers for the dock connector and headphone jack. The idea is that these will help prevent dust, pocket fluff and moisture from entering these areas. I use them and they definitely help. I will be giving away a set of these free to anybody who has a repair and asks for them, whilst stocks last. Looking forward to seeing you!

Business busy

The last couple of months have been busy. I have seen an increase in iPhone4 repairs and I have also been repairing laptops for people and GHD hair straighteners plus my own oven which I have had to repair before. It's been alot of fun and I have helped alot of people. I have been asked to repair an HTC Desire which will be a bit of a change in direction, but I will soon learn the ins and outs of that phone - they seem quite complicated buy I love a challenge!

My record 'whilst you wait' times

Business has been very brisk this month which was a bit of a nice surprise after Xmas. Lots of recommendations keep the work coming, so I thank you all - it is very much appreciated. I have a real feel for my 'whilst you wait' times now. I can do 3G/3GS digitisers or LCDs in 10 minutes (screen pre-prepared), iPhone4 screens in 20 minutes and 3G/3GS re-casing in 30 minutes (case pre-prepared). These are typical times, but can be extended if the phones have other faults. Thank you all for your continued custom.

Happy New Year!!!!!

It has been a busy Xmas with many iPod Touch, iPhone 3G/3GS and a few broken iPhone4 Xmas presents. Shown above is my first iPod Nano 6th generation fix. The screen was broken due to the iPod being put in a pocket with a bunch of keys. These aren't too hard to fix but they are glued together which makes it a bit more difficult than usual. I probably won't see too many of these, but it is great to have the experience in fixing one for the time being.