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How to fix the dock connector in a Verizon or Sprint iPhone 4

By , Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at 12:43 pm
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If your Verizon or Sprint iPhone 4 won't recognize a charger when you plug it in, odds are you need a new dock connector. A dock connector can go bad over time or almost immediately if it's become exposed to liquid or humidity. If you're out of warranty and you'd rather attempt a DIY repair instead of shelling out the cash for a new iPhone, we can help!

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How to fix the vibrator assembly in a Verizon or Sprint iPhone 4

By , Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at 6:12 pm
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If you've got a Verizon or Sprint iPhone 4 and the vibrate function has mysteriously stopped working, you may have a bad or burnt out vibrator assembly. If you're out of warranty and don't want to shell out for a replacement iPhone 4, a DIY repair is a lot less expensive. With a little bit of patience, we'll walk you through how to get your iPhone 4 vibrate function in working order again.

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Slickwraps review: Color mod your iPhone 4 or iPhone 4S with no tools necessary!

By , Tuesday, May 8, 2012 at 2:53 pm
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If you want to add some color to your iPhone 4 or iPhone 4S but don't feel comfortable doing a full-on DIY color modding and voiding your Apple warranty, Slickwraps might be just what you're looking for. You get a similar style to color mods without the risks of actually modding. Apply them just like you would any screen protector or shield, and when you're done, you've got what appears to be a completely color modded iPhone.

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How to fix cellular antenna reception problems on a Verizon or Sprint iPhone 4

By , Tuesday, Apr 24, 2012 at 3:09 pm
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If you can't seem to obtain a signal on your Verizon or Sprint iPhone 4, it may mean that you have a faulty cellular antenna. DIY replacing it is a relatively straight-forward repair that isn't too difficult. If you're out of warranty, it's also a much cheaper option than purchasing a new iPhone or paying for a replacement.

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How to fix the speaker on a Verizon or Sprint iPhone 4

By , Wednesday, Apr 18, 2012 at 5:41 pm
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If you've got a blown or distorted loud speaker or the bottom mic isn't working in your Verizon or Sprint iPhone 4, you may need to DIY replace the speaker assembly. Luckily, this is one of the easier repairs to perform on your own. It's also a lot cheaper than paying for a replacement if you're out of warranty.

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iPhone 4S and iPhone 4 FREE color conversion giveaway!

By , Thursday, Apr 12, 2012 at 12:24 pm
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Have an iPhone 4 or iPhone 4S and want to add a splash of color to it? We're giving away a total of four color swaps courtesy of PXLFIX! Mix and match colors however you'd like to create something that's totally unique.

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How to fix a cracked or broken screen on the Verizon or Sprint iPhone 4

By , Wednesday, Apr 4, 2012 at 3:26 pm
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If you've accidentally cracked the screen on your Verizon or Sprint iPhone 4, or it's just stopped responding, and you don't want to pony up the money for a new CDMA iPhone just yet, you can DIY repair it. If you feel pretty confident that, with a little ninja daring, we can walk you through how to do an iPhone 4 screen replacement all on your own.

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How to DIY replace the vibrator assembly in an iPhone 3G & iPhone 3GS

By , Thursday, Mar 29, 2012 at 2:09 pm
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If your iPhone 3G or 3GS isn't vibrating even when it silent mode, the vibrator assembly motor may have burnt out. Lucky, it's a quick and easy DIY repair that most users can handle on their own. Here's how.

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Apple should make the iPad user-serviceable

By , Sunday, Mar 18, 2012 at 11:14 pm
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The new iPad and the iPad 2 are very simliar in form factor. They're actually almost impossible to tell apart from a the outside with the exception of a slight difference in thickness. That's disappointing, because I was really hoping Apple would change the way the new iPad was constructed and make it more user-serviceable.

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How to fix the proximity sensor cable on an iPhone 3GS or iPhone 3G

By , Wednesday, Mar 14, 2012 at 4:16 pm
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If you're having issues with the proximity sensor, ambient light sensor, or earpiece speaker on your iPhone 3GS or iPhone 3G, the proximity sensor cable may just be the actual culprit. Luckily, a proximity sensor cable is inexpensive and relatively easy to replace.

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