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.
Our video showing how to take apart the Macbook Pro 13″ Retina model # A1502 is now up. The video covers how to take apart the Macbook Pro including the logic board and display.
The video can be found embedded below or on our site at the link below:
Our video showing how to take apart the Macbook Pro 15″ Retina model # A1398 is now up. The video covers how to take apart the Macbook Pro including the logic board and display.
The video can be found embedded below or on our site at the link below:
Our video showing how to take apart the iPad Mini 2 is now up. The video covers how to take apart the iPad Mini 2 with model numbers A1489 and A1490 and A1491. The video covers the entire dis-assembly including the battery, LCD display screen, and logic board.
The video can be found embedded below or on our site at the link below:
Our video showing how to take apart the iPad Air 2 is now up. The video covers how to take apart the iPad Air 2 with model numbers A1566 and A1567. The video covers the entire dis-assembly including the battery, LCD display screen, and logic board.
The video can be found embedded below or on our site at the link below:
Our video showing how to take apart the iPhone 6 Plus is now up. The video covers how to take apart the iPhone 6 plus with model numbers A1522 and A1524. The video covers the entire dis-assembly including the battery, LCD display screen, and logic board.
The video can be found embedded below or on our site at the link below:
Our video showing how to take apart the iPhone 6 is now up. The video covers how to take apart the iPhone 6 with model numbers A1549 and A1586. The video covers the entire dis-assembly including the battery, LCD display screen, and logic board.
The video can be found embedded below or on our site at the link below:
Today we are announcing a repair program for the 15″ Macbook Pro Retina Displays. Due to the way the displays on the Macbook Pro Retina models are manufactured, replacing just the LCD is no longer an option for repair. The displays are assembled in layers, and repairing them requires rebuilding these layers. The process is similar to the newer Macbook Air models for which we have a similar program.
The 15″ Macbook Pro Retina display repair program details are available at the link below:
Another day…another take apart. Today it’s the Kindle Fire HD 8.9″ on the chopping block. Externally the device is very similar to the Kindle Fire HD 7″, but internally it’s another beast entirely.
It looks like Samsung is another winner in supplying parts for the Kindle fire as they are supplying both the ram and flash memory as well as the Display ( ltl089cl02-001) (Texus Instruments is the supplier for the processor is this model. We improperly noted it was Samsung in the first revision of this post.)
One thing unique about this device is that it appears to be using a dual battery design with two battery cells connected via a battery controller board, but with two separate logic board connections. The battery seems on the small side at 6000MAH 22.2wh.
In most Kindle models, the back case has just been cosmetic and is the first thing removed, however in this model most of the internals are attached to the back case. This will make changing out the LCD / Digitizer assembly a piece of cake. ( Of course the digitizer and LCD are fused as seems to be the norm nowadays.)
Remove the black adhesive on the middle of the battery.
Use a flat tool to lift up the battery to break the adhesive bond…apply pressure from several points so as not to damage the battery. (Part Numbers: 6000MAH 22.2wh,
PN: SWD P/N S2012-002-D, Type P/N 58-000015, Model No. S2012-002)
The battery lifts out.
Disconnect volume flex cable (Part Number PCB: 30 000345 REV06)
Remove 2 Philips # 00 screws from the headphone board.
Remove headphone board.
Remove 1 Philips head screw from emi shield over power button and volume cables.
Volume and power buttons slide out.
Volume power button cable held on with adhesive. Use flat tool to pry out.
Lift cable assembly up and out.
Here’s the logic board with heat shields removed. The main thing to note are the memory and flash are both made by Samsung. (RAM K3PF/E700M GKG82497, Flash KLMAG2GE4A-A001)
That’s it. The LCD and digitizer are fused together, so that is the process for the components that can be removed.
Today we received and promptly disassembled the Google Nexus 10. In usual fashion we’ll release the take apart video next week, but wanted to go ahead and post the preliminary take apart steps and photos. The model we’ve taken apart is the 16GB Wi-FI model. Model # GT-P8110.
One thing that struck us about this disassembly was the complete ease of taking this tablet apart. Whereas Apple seems to be making it more and more difficult to repair devices by combining parts and using as much glue as possible, Google seems to be taking the complete opposite approach. The end result is a device that is extremely repairable. Go Google!
Another interesting note is how many of the components in the device are manufactured by Samsung. It appears that the battery, processor, and flash memory are all made by Samsung. Is this Google’s way of capitalizing on the drift between Apple and Samsung?
Begin the take apart by flipping the Nexus 10 over and take off the back cover plate.
Remove 5 Philips #00 screws under the back cover.
Work your way around the display using a flat tool and suction cup to separate the display and internals from the back case.
The back case should separate easily from the rest of the Nexus 10.
You can now remove any green anti-static tape you see in the unit. The next step is to disconnect the battery. The battery connector is rubberized as opposed to plastic and has flexibility. This means it would be very difficult to break the battery connector when disconnecting it. Again, another plus to the repairability factor.
Disconnect the three orange cables. Digitizer cable (far left orange cable). Part #: MANTA GT-P8110 GT-P8110KTL. Dock Connector / Microphone / LED cable. LCD Display cable Part #GT-P8110_LCD_FPCB Rev. 1.0 (Manufactured 9/18/2012)
Remove the 11 Philips #00 screws holding down the battery. The battery lifts up and out.
Battery Specs: Samsung Li-Ion 3.75V 22.75Wh 9000 mah SP3496A8H. GB/T18287-2000
Disconnect 2 #00 philips screws holding the charging dock / microphone assembly. Some light adhesive holds it in place and then just lift out. Part # CUCIALTEC GT-P8110 POGO_MIC_RGBW LED FPCP
Disconnect micro USB cable. Disconnect Speaker cable (immediately next to micro USB)
Disconnect front facing camera. The camera just lifts out.
Rear facing camera pops off with flat tool.Part #: DGC39V87 TP8110_G
The volume buttons are held on with loose adhesive and come out easily with the aid of a flat pry tool.
Disconnect the right speaker cable. The speaker lifts up and out.
Remove 3 #00 Philips screws holding down the emi shield on the micro usb + headphone board + vibrator assembly.
You can now lift the emi shield out and lift up on the vibrator assembly.
Remove one screw holding down logic board.
The logic board lifts up and out. There is a slight adhesive where the vibrator assembly cable goes under the logic board.
You can now remove the left speaker.
Remove 2 Philips #00 screws holding the Micro HDMI board. The board just lifts out.Part # GT-p8110hdmifpcb Macufactured 9/12/12
The volume cable in held in place with adhesive. Use a flat tool to remove. Part # GT-P8110 PBA DS.HF. R. RO.7 C39.
There are two heat shields on the logic board that can be removed by removing the 7 Philips head #00 screws. This allows you to disconnect the vibrator assembly. Here is some info from some of the logic board chips.(Flash Memory – SAMSUNG KLMAG2F2A) (Processor – SAMSUNG EXYNOS GZE003D1 K30F2F200M)(Broadcom – Wireless)(Amtel – mxt1664s)
That’s it. The Nexus 10 display and digitizer are fused together, so that is where the take apart ends.
