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.

How to Reassemble the Kindle Fire HD

September 21st, 2012

Today we released our Kindle Fire reassembly video. This video will show you how to reassemble the Kindle Fire HD after taking it apart.

The video is embedded below:

Kindle Fire 7″ 2nd Generation Take Apart Video Guide Released

September 14th, 2012

Below you’ll find our take apart video for the new Kindle Fire 2nd Generation 7″ tablet. This video shows how to open up the Kindle Fire to replace or repair the various components such as the LCD and Glass Digitizer.

Kindle Fire 2nd Generation parts are available from the link below:
Kindle Fire 2nd Generation Parts

Kindle Fire HD 7″ Take Apart Video Released

September 14th, 2012

Below you’ll find our take apart video for the new Kindle Fire HD 7″ tablet. This video shows how to open up the Kindle Fire HD to replace or repair the various components such as the LCD and Glass Digitizer.

Kindle Fire HD parts are available from the link below:
Kindle Fire HD Parts

Nook Parts for Nook Color BNRV200 Now Available

August 4th, 2012

We’ve expanded our e-reader parts selection from just Kindle parts to include Nook parts as well. Over the next week we’ll be adding parts for every Nook model. The 1st Model up is the Nook Color, model BNRV200.

Click the link below to go to the category page at our online store:

Nook Color Parts Category

 

Parts Currently Available for the Nook Color:


Nook Color Back Case Cover
Nook Color Back Case Cover

Our price: $14.95


Nook Color Battery Li-Ion 3.7V 4000mAh
Nook Color Battery Li-Ion 3.7V 4000mAh

Our price: $19.95


Nook Color Display and Digitizer Assembly
Nook Color Display and Digitizer Assembly

Our price: $59.95


Nook Color Logic Board
Nook Color Logic Board

Our price: $59.95


Nook Color Midframe
Nook Color Midframe

Our price: $9.95


Nook Color Power Button and Actuator Assembly
Nook Color Power Button and Actuator Assembly

Our price: $9.95


Nook Color Screw Set
Nook Color Screw Set

Our price: $9.95


Nook Color Volume Button and Actuator Assembly
Nook Color Volume Button and Actuator Assembly

Our price: $9.95


Google Nexus 7 Tablet Teardown Take Apart Video is Up

July 18th, 2012

Today we took apart the Google Nexus 7 Tablet. The teardown video can be found embedded below.

Nexus 7 Tablet parts will be available for order from our online store shortly.

MacBook Air A1370 11.6″ LED LCD Screens Now Available

July 5th, 2012

 

We now have availability on 11.6″ Screens for the newer model Macbook Airs. The part is available from the link below:

Apple MacBook Air A1370 WXGA 11.6″ LED LCD Screen

The screen is compatible with the following systems:

MacBook Air 11.6″ (A1370) – Mid 2012 MD223LL/A
MD224LL/A
MD224LL/A
MacBook Air 11.6″ 1.4GHz Core 2 Duo (A1370) – Late 2010 MC505LL/A
MC506LL/A
MacBook Air 11.6″ 1.6GHz Core 2 Duo (A1370) – Late 2010 MC505LL/A
MC506LL/A
MacBook Air 11.6″ 1.6GHz Core i5 (A1370) – Mid 2011 MC968LL/A
MC969LL/A
MacBook Air 11.6″ 1.8GHz Core i7 (A1370) – Mid 2011 MC968LL/A
MC969LL/A

 

MacTech Bootcamp Seminar Special Offer

June 1st, 2012


PowerbookMedic is proud to be a sponsor for MacTech Events.
As a PowerbookMedic customer, you get a special deal on registration.


MacTech Bootcamp is a one-day seminar created for Apple technology consultants serving systems integrators, small-to-medium sized businesses, home office and consumers. MacTech Boot Camp covers a variety of topics which are specifically targeted to help consultants deal with issues and concerns that arise on a day-to-day basis, and grow their business.

 

Some of the sessions covered are:

  • Building Your Brand: Marketing and Business Concerns
  • Best practices: Hardware, Software and Network Deployment
  • The New World of Apple IDs, iTunes, and Mac App Store
  • Troubleshooting Methodologies:
    Hardware, Software and Network Problems
  • Business Technologies: Mobility, Virtualization and Windows
  • An Experts Guide to Working with Clients
  • Storage and Protecting Oneself:
    Backing up, Archiving and Restoring Data
  • How to Make Remote Consulting Work for You
  • You Can’t Know Everything: Getting the Support You Need

The next seminar will be held on:

Jun 27, 2012 in Washington DC

Save $200 with early bird pricing.
To register for any of the MacTech events,click here.

For more information about MacTech Boot Camp,click here.

iPad 3 Digitizer (3rd Gen) Glass Black and White Now Available

April 26th, 2012

The iPad 3 Digitizer is finally here in both black and white. Supplies on the parts are still limited, but should slowly get better. For all of you who have cracked your glass already, help is finally here.

The iPad 3rd gen digitizer can be found at the links below:

iPad 3 Glass Digitizer Black ($129.95)

 

iPad 3 Glass Digitizer White ($129.95)

 

Xbox Roach Infestation

April 26th, 2012

A customer dropped off an Xbox with an interesting issue. It would power on by itself.

The diagnosis was quite simple. The Xbox had become infested with roaches and the roaches just wanted to play Xbox as well.

All humor aside, it was disgusting. Here’s a small sample of the joy we experienced today.

iPad 3 Parts (3rd Generation) Now Available

March 20th, 2012

iPad 3 Parts are here. Below is the link to our new iPad 3 parts category:

iPad 3 Parts

You can also view all of the parts in the table below.

 

Back Case for iPad 3rd Gen
Back Case for iPad 3rd Gen

Priced From: $49.95

Battery for iPad 3rd Gen
Battery for iPad 3rd Gen

Our price: $59.95

Complete Screw Set for iPad 3rd Gen
Complete Screw Set for iPad 3rd Gen

Our price: $9.95

Daughterboard for iPad 3rd Gen
Daughterboard for iPad 3rd Gen

Priced From: $49.95

EMI Shield Kit for iPad 3rd Gen
EMI Shield Kit for iPad 3rd Gen

Our price: $4.95

Front Facing Camera for iPad 3
Front Facing Camera for iPad 3

Our price: $39.95

Home Button Board for iPad 3
Home Button Board for iPad 3

Our price: $19.95

iPad 3 Dock Connector Cable
iPad 3 Dock Connector Cable

Our price: $39.95

iPad 3rd Gen Glass and Digitizer Black
iPad 3rd Gen Glass and Digitizer Black

Priced From: $149.95

iPad 3rd Gen Home Button
iPad 3rd Gen Home Button

Priced From: $9.95

iPad 3rd Gen LCD Retina Display Replacement
iPad 3rd Gen LCD Retina Display Replacement

Priced From: $149.95

iPad 3rd Gen Logic Board
iPad 3rd Gen Logic Board

Priced From: $399.95

iPad 3rd Gen Wi-Fi Antenna Flex Cable
iPad 3rd Gen Wi-Fi Antenna Flex Cable

Our price: $29.95

Mute / Orientation Lock Switch for iPad 3rd Gen
Mute / Orientation Lock Switch for iPad 3rd Gen

Our price: $2.95

Rear Facing iSight Camera for iPad 3rd Gen
Rear Facing iSight Camera for iPad 3rd Gen

Our price: $39.95

Volume Lock and Hold Complete Assembly for iPad 3rd Gen
Volume Lock and Hold Complete Assembly for iPad 3rd Gen

Our price: $59.95

Volume Rocker Switch for iPad 3rd Gen
Volume Rocker Switch for iPad 3rd Gen

Our price: $4.95