Unauthorized Guide to iPhone, iPad, and iPod Repair, The: A DIY Guide to Extending the Life of Your iDevices!

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DON’T JUNK IT, FIX IT--AND SAVE A FORTUNE!
The only reference & tutorial of its kind--in full color!

Fix your own iPhone, iPad, or iPod with secret repair knowledge Apple doesn’t want you to have! This groundbreaking, full-color book shows you how to resurrect expensive Apple mobile iDevices you thought were dead for good, and save a fortune.

Apple Certified Repair Technician Timothy L. Warner demystifies everything about iDevice repair, presenting simple, step-by-step procedures and hundreds of crisp, detailed, full-color photos.

He’ll walk you through safely taking apart your iDevice, replacing what’s broken, and reliably reassembling it. You’ll learn where to get the tools and exactly how to use them. Warner even reveals sources for broken Apple devices you can fix at low cost--for yourself, or even for resale!

Replace All These iDevice Components:
•  Battery
•  Display
•  SIM card
•  Logic board
•  Dock connector

Take Apart, Fix, and Reassemble:
•  iPod nano (5th & 7th Gen)
•  iPod touch (4th & 5th Gen)
•  iPhone (3GS, 4, 4S, & 5)
•  iPad (iPad 2, iPad 4th Gen, & iPad mini)

Fix Common Software-Related Failures:
•  Emergency data recovery
•  Jailbreaking
•  Carrier unlocking

Do What Apple Never Intended:
•  Resurrect a waterlogged iDevice
•  Prepare an iDevice for resale
•  Install non-Apple Store apps
•  Perform out-of-warranty repairs

All technical content reviewed & approved by iFixit, world leader in iDevice parts, tools, and repair tutorials!

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Table of Contents

 Introduction     1
Chapter 1  Why Do It Yourself?     5
The Benefits of DIY iDevice Repair     5
   Saving Money     6
   Preparing to Become an Apple Tech     7
   Earning Extra Money     9
iDevices—A Roster     10
   iPod     10
   iPod touch     13
   iPhone     13
   iPad     15
Limiting Our Scope     17
Apple Warranties and You     18
   Apple Hardware Warranty     18
   AppleCare+     19
Finding Old, “Broken” iDevices     21
   Pawn or Secondhand Shops     21
   eBay or Craigslist     22
   Amazon.com     23
   Yard Sales or Flea Markets     24
   Friends, Family, and Colleagues     24
   Bulletin Boards     24

Chapter 2  The Tools of the Trade     25
What Does It Take to Become an iDevice Technician?     25
   Character Traits     26
   Technical Ability     27
Obtaining iDevice Technician Tools     28
   Sources for iDevice Tech Tools     28
ESD Safety Equipment     29
Screwdrivers     31
Spudger     31
Plastic Opening Tool(s)     32
Heat Gun/Hair Dryer     32
Magnetizer/Demagnetizer     34
Pick-up Tools     34
Work Lamp with Magnifying Glass     34
Magnetic Project Mat     35
Industry Certification     36
   Increased Professional Credibility     36
   Gaining a Leg Up in the Job Market     36
   Meeting Apple’s Certification Requirements     37
   Attaining Deeper Access to Apple Tech Resources     37
   Increased Confidence     38
Certification Options     38
   Apple Certified Macintosh Technician (ACMT)     38
   iCracked iTech     39
   OnForce Consultant     40
   Apple Consultants Network (ACN)     40

Chapter 3  Protecting Your iDevice User Data and Settings     43
What Exactly Do You Need to Back Up?     43
Backing Up an iDevice by Using iTunes 11     44
Where Are the Backup Files Stored?     46
Backing Up an iDevice by Using iCloud     48
Backing Up an iDevice Manually     50
Restoring an iDevice by Using iTunes 11     50
Restoring an iDevice by Using iCloud     51
Jailbreaking and Unlocking iDevices     52
   What Is Jailbreaking?     52
   What Is Unlocking?     56

Chapter 4  iDevice Repair Best Practices     59
Checking iDevice Warranty Coverage   

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