ever wonder why websites buy beat to heck electronics?

[SOFTengCOMPelec]

Because guys like me buy them, fix them up like new, then sell them



This is me taking one of the most beat up ipads I have ever seen and making it just like new in under 20 minutes.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sXzvHED0JT0

Thanks, I enjoyed that, it was educational.

Your gloved hands remains me of this tough guy, here:

 

[twinrider1]

I thought that thing was shrink wrapped at first. Jeez that was a messed up iPad.

Are the 'new' backs and front window parts new or salvaged from other broken units?

I did think you were going to vacuum the table top before bringing out the new back piece, but you know your mat better than we do.

Nitpicks...I'd spray the cleaner/clean the screen before pulling the plastic off the double-sided tape.

Major problem....that music. I like to crack on Michigan, but jeez, a lot of good music came from Michigan. Still you listen to whatever that was.

 

[twinrider1]

That's impressive he's able to fix those while working on a tug boat

http://youtu.be/sXzvHED0JT0?t=9m6s

Ha, and yea, what the heck was that?

 

[rudeguy]

Ha, and yea, what the heck was that?

I think it was my phone....

 

[Howard]

LOL. You think your Chinese electronics are assembled by white-gloved rocket scientists. That's cute.

There's nothing wrong with the OP's methods. He is obviously someone who is capable of working with his hands, unlike most of you dick-fingered nerds. ;P

Gosh, if I was that way I'd be slapping people left and right.

 

[CZroe]

I am a LOT more delicate when I do this. You must not care about scratching new parts to continues working on the same surface with all the glass shards.

Anyway, what do you do with the old housing?

 

[rudeguy]

I thought that thing was shrink wrapped at first. Jeez that was a messed up iPad.

Are the 'new' backs and front window parts new or salvaged from other broken units?

I did think you were going to vacuum the table top before bringing out the new back piece, but you know your mat better than we do.

Nitpicks...I'd spray the cleaner/clean the screen before pulling the plastic off the double-sided tape.

Major problem....that music. I like to crack on Michigan, but jeez, a lot of good music came from Michigan. Still you listen to whatever that was.

Yep I buy the backs from another recycler. I am pretty sure he buys ios loced units and parts them out. Its basically an ipad without a mainboard, screen or battery.

I used to fuss over the broken glass until I found that with the mat, it doesn't do anything but waste time. I vacuum the mat a couple times a day but only because I start getting cut.

The reason I take the tape off before cleaning the lcd is the lcd collects lint like crazy. The goal is to have the screen on as soon as possible after cleaning the lcd. Otherwise I spend a ton of time recleaning the lcd. Its also the reason why I can't wear cotton gloves.

And don't hate on MC! He's the man.

 

[rudeguy]

I am a LOT more delicate when I do this. You must not care about scratching new parts to continues working on the same surface with all the glass shards.

Anyway, what do you do with the old housing?

Scratches aren't an issue at all.

The old ones go in a box. I'll find a use for them at some point....maybe.

 

[holden j caufield]

nice work, if I did my personal device I'd probably be a bit fusier but the guy probably has some metrics or quota that needs to be met. I bought a phone from someone who did the same thing iphones, he'd buy broken ones and fix them. What kind of roll of tape is that?

 

[MrDudeMan]

i've fixed a handful of ipads and i know you get faster every time you do it, but you have to miss shards of glass every once in a while by not being slightly more tiddy.

 

[Zee]

instead of wiping the screen, just blast it with compressed air to clear the lint

 

[Imp]

You're diverting waste or something... You environmentalist bastard.

 

[DrPizza]

Btw, ever considered an electric screwdriver that has an adjustable torque?

 

[rsutoratosu]

thats why i never buy used stuff from those sites. some of those after market parts are not real gorilla or whatever glass your tablet/phone manufactures uses.. cheap plastic replacement parts, breaks easier

 

[John Connor]

WTF was playing in the background? LMAO!

 

[OILFIELDTRASH]

So is this your job? Is it the same company you had problems with before?
Nice work on the iPad.

 

[ponyo]

So do you get paid for each unit? Or is it hourly? Remind me to never buy refurb phone or tablet.

 

[Destiny]

Nice job!

Am I the only one who think those hands can hurt someone real bad?! D:

 

[John Connor]

I just want to know how the hell someone can fuck up an ipad like that. Take care of your shit FFS!

 

[CPA]

I've fixed two phones this way, one with just a broken screen, the other with a broken screen and digitizer. Takes about 30 minutes and whole hell of a lot cheaper than either buying a new phone or taking it to a repair shop.

 

[CPA]

Nice job!

Am I the only one who think those hands can hurt someone real bad?! D:

Yes, everyone knows Rudeguy is a softie.

 

[dabuddha]

Was hard to hear and the music blows but extremely fascinating! Thanks for posting it!

 

[Ichinisan]

also the huge bubble under the screen? ugh

screen protector.

the digitizer isn't attached to the screen its double sided taped to the outer edge.

Not even that. Just a temporary protective film you let the new owner peel off.

 

[boomerang]

Btw, ever considered an electric screwdriver that has an adjustable torque?

Awfully small screws. Very easy to over torque them plus it would be difficult to get a "feel" that they are started square and not cross threading. I'm sure somebody makes the right tool for the job but the cost may be prohibitive.

 

[BikeJunkie]

Pretty cool vid... nice work :thumbsup: