The latest Apple news from the experts in Mac, iPhone, iPod, and iPad Repair. This blog covers everything from new repair guide releases to tips and tricks to the latest take aparts on the newest gadgets.

New iPod Repair Videos Released

January 22nd, 2010


We’re in the process of filling in the gaps of some of the manuals we don’t have, and so we’re adding two new iPod Repair manuals to the video manual mix today. The two new manuals are for the iPod 3rd Generation, and the Original iPod Nano.

Both videos are now live on our Mac Repair Guide site.

This video guides show you how to completely disassemble the iPod models to replace the various components such as the LCD Display, headphone board, battery, etc…

You can view the video directly at the links below.

iPod Nano 1st Gen (A1137)

iPod 3rd Gen (A1040)

The videos are also embedded below:

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Polycarbonate Macbook Repair Guide Released

January 13th, 2010

Our Polycarbonate Macbook (A1342) take apart video is now live on our Mac Repair Guide site.

This video guide shows you how to completely disassemble the new Polycarbonate Macbooks to replace components such as the LCD, logic board, etc.

You can view the video directly at the link below.

(A1342) Polycarbonate Macbook Repair Guide

The video is also embedded below:

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iPod Nano 4th Gen Disassembly Video Release

December 17th, 2009

Our iPod Nano 4th Gen take apart video is now live on our Mac Repair Guide site.

This video guide shows you how to completely disassemble the iPod Nano 4th Generation to replace components such as the LCD, logic board, headphone board, etc.

You can view the video directly at the link below.

iPod Repair – iPod Nano 4th Generation Repair Guide

The video is also embedded below:

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Technically Nuts Podcast #2 – Now Available

December 15th, 2009


The second episode in our Technically Nuts Podcast is now available on iTunes or in this blog post.

If we use your question in our podcast, we’ll give you $25.00. If we use your comment, we’ll give you $10.00. We’ll take a few questions and comments in each podcast, and we hope to have at least one podcast per week.

Submit your questions or comments to podcast@powerbookmedic.com.

The Technically Nuts podcast is now available on iTunes at:

http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=345315814

The podcast is embedded below and is also available from the link below:

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Technically Nuts – A New Mac Podcast

December 8th, 2009

A couple of weeks back, two of our top (and oddest) techs, Shawn and Kyle, asked if they could do a podcast on all things Mac and Apple related. I agreed, and our podcast, Technically Nuts, was born.

In order for this podcast to work, we need user input. We need questions, comments, and suggestions.

If we use your question in our podcast, we’ll give you $25.00. If we use your comment, we’ll give you $10.00. We’ll take a few questions and comments in each podcast, and we hope to have at least one podcast per week.

Submit your questions or comments to podcast@powerbookmedic.com.

The Technically Nuts podcast is now available on iTunes at:

http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=345315814

The podcast is embedded below and is also available from the link below:

Podcast 1 – Technically Nuts – Meet the Nuts

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Apple Lisa – A Video Disassembly and History

December 7th, 2009

Today, whenever Apple even hints at a new product, the press comes alive with speculation and fevered anticipation of what may or may not be. The reason why is simple. Apple has always been at the forefront of advancements in personal computing. What many people don’t realize is that before Apple reached the iconic status it now boasts, Apple was a struggling computer manufacturer with its fair share of ups and downs. Apple has had products which have had great success and products that have been complete flops, but every product has contributed to advancements in personal computing.


For this reason, every now and again we like to release repair videos on some of the older machines. Yes, there aren’t a whole lot of people repairing these anymore, but these videos serve as a history lesson of sorts to show how far technology has come in such a short period of time.

So today we’re releasing the next video in our Mac Repair video lineup; the Apple Lisa. For those of you that don’t know, the Apple Lisa preceded the Macintosh and was the first GUI personal computer. It laid out the blueprint for the Macintosh as we know it today.

Below you’ll find the embedded video which is also available on our Mac Repair Guides page.

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iPhone Cufflinks and Tie Tacks Now Available

November 20th, 2009

The response to our iPhone earrings was rather overwhelming. After the launch though, everyone made it clear that they wanted jewelry men without pierced ears could wear.


So, today we’re unveiling two new pieces for men; iPhone Cufflinks and Tie Tacks

We’re also including a free gift box with every order until the end of December. See the picture below.

This year give a truly unique gift at a price you can afford!

About The Cufflinks and PowerbookMedic

We fix Mac computers, iPhones, and iPods…a lot of them. Over the years, we’ve amassed a stock pile of non working parts which we refused to send to a landfill. One day while organizing these parts, we got the idea to do something with them, and thus Mac jewelry was born. We have no intention of saving the world with this project, but every little bit helps.

In addition to fixing computers and selling parts, we also provide free take apart videos to show others how to repair their devices. Click to check out the Mac Repair videos.

Have a Mac, iPod, or iPhone you need fixed or upgraded, click to go to our Mac Service center. If you need your top case replaced, we’ll recycle your power button and turn it into an earring, tie tack, or cufflink, for you for free,though it would only be the one.

Click Here to see all of our Mac Jewelry.



1.) iPhone Cufflinks – $14.95

2.) iPhone Tie Tack – $8.95

Box Packaging:

iPod Repair – iPod Mini Guide Released

November 20th, 2009

Our iPod Mini take apart video is now live on our Mac Repair Guide site.

This video guide shows you how to completely disassemble the iPod Mini to replace components such as the LCD, logic board, headphone board, etc. Yes, we know the iPod Mini has come and gone, but this is just another step towards having the most comprehensive Mac Repair video library available.

You can view the video directly at the link below.

iPod Repair – iPod Mini Repair Guide

The video is also embedded below:

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Power Mac G5 Repair Video Released

November 18th, 2009

For those who are new to the site, you may not know that one of the things we do here is show you how to repair your Mac, iPod, or iPhone. We have over 40 Videos and PDF guides showing how to repair the various models, and we try to add to that list weekly.

All of our guides and videos are available at our Mac Repair Guide section.

Today we’re releasing the Power Mac G5 repair video series. By Friday of this week we’ll also be offering service parts for the Power Mac G5 machines.

If you’re looking for a part in particular, go ahead and send us a part request. Odds are we’ve got it but it just isn’t listed on the site yet.

The Power Mac G5 Video is available on our Mac Repair Video at the link below:
Power Mac G5 Repair Video

It is also embedded in this blog post below:

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Enter the iPhone Earring Giveaway

November 13th, 2009

We’re giving away 15 pairs of our latest creation; iPhone Earrings. (Or ,if you’d prefer one of our other styles of earrings, you can substitute for one of those.)

The earrings you can choose from are at the links below:

iPhone Earrings (made with Home Buttons)
Aluminum Mac Power Button Earrings
Black Macbook Power Button Earrings

White Macbook Power Button Earrings


How To Enter the Giveaway:

There are three ways to enter this week’s giveaway. You can enter multiple ways, and each individual can end up with up to 10 entries.

1.) Join us on Twitter (Click Here to visit our Twitter page) and Retweet the following message “RT @powerbookmedic is giving away iPhone Earrings: http://tinyurl.com/yjkqwph

Retweet Autofill for iPhone Earrings

The retweet counts as 2 Entries. (You must still be a follower when the contest ends to be eligible.)
You can retweet once per day for a total of 10 entries.

2.) Join us on Facebook and comment or interact with our wall. (Click Here to visit our Facebook Page.)

This counts as 5 entries. (You must still be a fan at the end of the contest to be eligible.)

3.) Write a blog post about us or the giveaway with a link back to our site and email the link for the post to twitter@powerbookmedic.com.

One blog post will count as 5 entries. Only one blog post per individual.

The total number of entries possible per individual is 10. The contest is over on Friday November 20th at 12:00 CST.

Rules and Regulations

  1. No purchase necessary
  2. Must be 18 years or older to enter to be eligible to win the prize
  3. Void where prohibited by law
  4. PowerbookMedic reserves the right to refuse any submission for any reason
  5. Odds of winning depend upon the number of eligible entries received
  6. Winner will be listed on the website, twitter, and notified by email
  7. Prizes are non-transferable and not redeemable for cash
  8. Entries will be accepted through Friday November 20th at 12:00 CST.
  9. Employees of PowerbookMedic, affiliates, and their families are not eligible to enter
  10. All federal, state and local laws and regulations apply
  11. Participating entrants agree that PowerbookMedic, its subsidiaries, participating sponsors, their affiliates, officers, directors, agents and their employees shall not be responsible for lost, misdirected, illegible or late entries
  12. The Macbook will ship via UPS Ground for free unless the winner is located internationally. If the winner is located internationally, they will be responsible for the shipping charges.
  13. PowerbookMedic is not responsible for any International shipping, duties, or taxes should the winner be located internationally.
  14. By enrolling, contestants accept these rules and agree to be bound by the results of the prize drawings. All decisions made by PowerbookMedic are final