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https://1techrepair.com/2018/04/25/what-do-you-do-with-your-phone-while-you-are-skating/ https://1techrepair.com/2018/04/25/what-do-you-do-with-your-phone-while-you-are-skating/#respond binfj Wed, 25 Apr 2018 23:01:40 +0000 Uncategorized https://chinatowniphonerepairnewyork.com/?p=1174 There is a skateboard store near us and they send lots of customers to our store. Thanks neighbor. Most of the time, the phone drop off from the pocket. Some time the phone crack because the skater accidentally fall. During talk to these skating people, I learnt a few things about what do you do with … Continue reading What do you do with your phone while you are skating?

There is a skateboard store near us and they send lots of customers to our store. Thanks neighbor.

Most of the time, the phone drop off from the pocket. Some time the phone crack because the skater accidentally fall.

During talk to these skating people, I learnt a few things about what do you do with your phone while you are skating.

1. Where to put your phone?

The best place to put your phone is rear leg front pocket.  It is hard to fall on that side unless you switch your leg.

1. How to carry your phone?

A zippered pocket will be ideal so your phone won’t have the possibility to drop from your pocket. Carry a small bag will also be helpful. Don’t forget to zip up your bag.

1. How to protect your phone?

Using a strong case will definitely protect your phone whether it dropped or not.

There are people don’t like tempered glass but it really protect your screen.

1. What to do if it had already cracked?

I suggest customers fix their cracked phone as soon as possible because it may get worse is there is another drop. Just fix the screen is much easier and cheaper than fix the motherboard.

1. Is there other tips?

There is one more tip. Back up your data or upload everything to cloud daily so if anything happen you still have your information.

Thanks for reading this blog. Hope you all safe during skating.

https://1techrepair.com/2018/03/06/how-is-ifixit/ https://1techrepair.com/2018/03/06/how-is-ifixit/#respond binfj Tue, 06 Mar 2018 23:37:29 +0000 Uncategorized https://chinatowniphonerepairnewyork.com/?p=1117   Yesterday I got a phone call from a customer. He asked: “do you know iFixit?”. I answered: “Let me guess. You tried to fix your phone by yourself and accidentally damaged something else.” So, how is iFixit? If you google “is iFixit …”, you will get: Is iFixit legit? Is iFixit OEM? Is iFixit good? Is iFixit tool good? Today I am … Continue reading How is iFixit?

Yesterday I got a phone call from a customer. He asked: “do you know iFixit?”. I answered: “Let me guess. You tried to fix your phone by yourself and accidentally damaged something else.”

So, how is iFixit? If you google “is iFixit …”, you will get: Is iFixit legit? Is iFixit OEM? Is iFixit good? Is iFixit tool good? Today I am going to answer all there questions basic on my phone and phone repair knowledge.

What is iFixit?

According to Wikipedia:

iFixit is a private company in San Luis Obispo, California. Founded in 2003 while the founders were attending Cal Poly, the company sells repair parts and publishes free wiki-like online repair guides for consumer electronics and gadgets on its web site. The company also performs product teardowns of consumer devices.

Is iFixit legit?

This is the first question you can get on Google. I checked about 100 websites about it but no one answer it directly. I also checked a few law books for writing this blog. According to what I got, iFixit is legit.

iFixit tell you how to fix phones or other stuff like Wikipedia or Wikihow. They also sell the parts and tools to do so like Amazon or eBay. Basically, iFixit is a combine of those websites. So if Wikipedia, Amazon and eBay are legit. iFixit should be legit, too.

There is a sentence I found on iFixit website that I think is very interesting.

Law is black and white. And ethics is the gray area in between. 

I think iFixit is also in the gray area but I also think it is acceptable to use this website from now.

 Is iFixit OEM?

This is another popular topic on Internet. For my experiences, all parts I ever got are not OEM but still high quality. Most of them are better than what I got from eBay.

Is iFixit good?

Let me spare this question into two questions. First, is iFixit repair guides good? Second, is iFixit tools good?

Is iFixit repair guides good?

Most of them are very good with clear pictures and explanations. Some of them even have videos. I learned things from watching these guides.

The problem with these guides are:

1. Some guides use tools you don’t have.

After all, repair guides won’t make any money. It is the parts and tools they sell make money. Normal customers does not know that you can do these repair/replacement with other tools.

2. Some guides skip step.

I always say iFixit is like the pornography in repair industry. When they do it, it looks so easy. But when you do it, you just realize it is not the same thing at all. We often hear customers say thing like: “they said open this but I can not”, “they move it in a second but it takes me forever”. You know why, because they skip the hardest steps.

When I am doing my research, I read an article named: iFixit became king of the iPhone teardown.

In that article it said:

Ten hours after he bought the phone, the brand-new iPhone X is lying on the boardroom table, spread out into its component parts. The phone will never work again, a sacrifice made in the name of exploration.

You see, these people are real hard working. But there are king of teardown, no king of repair. The phone won’t work again after there teardown.

Is iFixit tool good?

It is very good. We have a few iPhone repair tools from them.

As I said before, some tools are too fancy or not necessary for people who are no technicians.

Should I use iFixit instead of go to repair store?

If you don’t mind ruining your phone, (that means you are ok, if all the information are gone and the phone won’t turn on again), you can try to fix it yourself.

Otherwise, I can safely say that gadget repair is not for everyone. If you can’t dedicate a few calm hours to the process, or struggle working with small things, then you’re probably better off taking your phone to a repair shop or the Apple Store and having them do it for you. You might pay a bit more, but you’re guaranteed a product that’s going to work.

“I should came to you guy at first place”. I heard that too many times.

https://1techrepair.com/2017/12/29/phone-in-the-winter/ https://1techrepair.com/2017/12/29/phone-in-the-winter/#comments binfj Fri, 29 Dec 2017 23:50:52 +0000 Uncategorized https://chinatowniphonerepairnewyork.com/?p=1043 It is freezing outside. Hopefully, you all get ready for it. But does your phone ready for the cold weather? Here is something you need know about phone in the winter. Know your phones temperature range. Take the Apple iPhone, for example. When it’s turned off, the iPhone 7 can withstand temperatures between -4° and … Continue reading Phone in the winter

It is freezing outside. Hopefully, you all get ready for it. But does your phone ready for the cold weather? Here is something you need know about phone in the winter.

Know your phones temperature range.
Take the Apple iPhone, for example. When it’s turned off, the iPhone 7 can withstand temperatures between -4° and 113° Fahrenheit. When it’s turned on, the range is much more narrow. Apple suggests 32° Fahrenheit as the lowest operating temperature. Most cell phones or smartphones will list the optimum range of temperatures in their technical specs.

When outside, keep your phone close to your body.
If you have to venture outside with your phone during a cold winter storm, keep your phone in inside pockets closest to your body where they can absorb some of your body heat. Also, don’t leave your phone behind (i.e. in a parked card) if you don’t have to..

Keep Your iPhone Warm.
If it’s cold outside, chances are you are wearing warm clothing. You may have a thick, down-filled parka. If so, put the iPhone in an inside pocket. Between your body heat and the jacket’s insulation, your phone should remain within operational temperatures. If you can’t do that, try to put the device as close to your body as possible.

Use a High-Tech Thermal Protection Case.
There are some cases that may provide adequate insulation for your iPhone. Neoprene seems like a good option. It is inexpensive and is the same material used in wet suits. You could probably even make one out of a mouse pad, since most are constructed from neoprene. Neoprene is also a great shock absorber. For those with the financial resources, a new, high-tech thermal protection case is coming soon…

Turn Off Your iPhone
If you are walking (or riding your snowmobile) outside and don’t need your iPhone, turn it off. As mentioned previously, when turned off, the iPhone can withstand a much greater temperature range. Make sure to turn it off, and not just put it to sleep.

When you return to a warmer environment, don’t turn on your iPhone right away.
This is true of every electronic device, turning on a cold device can warm it quickly. The rapid change in temperature can expand components too quickly, causing damage. Furthermore, your device is at risk for condensation to form. Any moisture inside the device can cause electronic components to fail. Simply wait for your device to come up to room temperature. With the new, metal-encased iPhones, this should happen within a few minutes. Just make sure it doesn’t feel cold to the touch.

Don’t Leave Your iPhone in the Car
Given the operational and non-operational temperature range for the iPhone, it makes sense not to leave it in a cold car. If you do, at least make sure to turn it off and wait until it warms up before turning it on again. The most sensible thing is to take it with you. It may be colder outside your automobile, but if your iPhone is tucked in a warm pocket, it will fare better.

If you have any question about phones, First Technology is always here for you.

https://1techrepair.com/2017/11/24/how-to-keep-battery-life/ https://1techrepair.com/2017/11/24/how-to-keep-battery-life/#respond binfj Fri, 24 Nov 2017 16:35:26 +0000 Uncategorized https://chinatowniphonerepairnewyork.com/?p=948 One of our customer asked why his screen jumped up for no reason. When we opened the phone, we saw his swelling battery. So how to keep battery life? *Charge it to 90% and recharge it when it hits 20%. *Don’t use it while it is charging. *If anything you are no sure happened, bring your … Continue reading How to keep battery life?

One of our customer asked why his screen jumped up for no reason. When we opened the phone, we saw his swelling battery.

So how to keep battery life?

*Charge it to 90% and recharge it when it hits 20%.

*Don’t use it while it is charging.

*If anything you are no sure happened, bring your phone to a technician.

https://1techrepair.com/2017/11/16/iphone-disable-try-again-in-24165848-minutes/ https://1techrepair.com/2017/11/16/iphone-disable-try-again-in-24165848-minutes/#respond binfj Thu, 16 Nov 2017 22:01:47 +0000 Uncategorized https://chinatowniphonerepairnewyork.com/?p=944 iPhone disable. try again in 24,165,848 minutes. OK, apple. I will try again in 3120.

iPhone disable. try again in 24,165,848 minutes. OK, apple. I will try again in 3120.

https://1techrepair.com/2017/10/11/the-history-of-iphone/ https://1techrepair.com/2017/10/11/the-history-of-iphone/#respond binfj Wed, 11 Oct 2017 18:13:08 +0000 Uncategorized https://chinatowniphonerepairnewyork.com/?p=835

https://1techrepair.com/2017/08/24/we-got-atm/ https://1techrepair.com/2017/08/24/we-got-atm/#respond binfj Thu, 24 Aug 2017 20:09:47 +0000 Uncategorized https://1techrepair.com/?p=729 We got ATM 🙂

We got ATM

https://1techrepair.com/2017/08/15/how-dirty-is-your-phone%ef%bc%9f-1/ https://1techrepair.com/2017/08/15/how-dirty-is-your-phone%ef%bc%9f-1/#respond binfj Tue, 15 Aug 2017 17:48:14 +0000 Uncategorized https://1techrepair.com/?p=674 How dirty is your phone？ You phone is dirtier than you think. A cell phone has 18 times more bacteria than a public restroom.(fox news)

How dirty is your phone？

You phone is dirtier than you think.

A cell phone has 18 times more bacteria than a public restroom.(fox news)

https://1techrepair.com/2017/08/03/always-use-original-battery/ https://1techrepair.com/2017/08/03/always-use-original-battery/#comments binfj Thu, 03 Aug 2017 16:00:55 +0000 Uncategorized https://1techrepair.com/?p=640 Always use original battery!!! This is the phone of a customer who did not use original battery and the battery exploded.

Always use original battery!!!

This is the phone of a customer who did not use original battery and the battery exploded.

https://1techrepair.com/2017/07/18/it-takes-forever-to-glue-all-those-screens/ https://1techrepair.com/2017/07/18/it-takes-forever-to-glue-all-those-screens/#respond binfj Tue, 18 Jul 2017 15:35:33 +0000 Uncategorized https://1techrepair.com/?p=520 It takes forever to glue all those screens. They keep dropping all the time. If everyone tells me a better way, I will give you a BIG gift!

It takes forever to glue all those screens. They keep dropping all the time. If everyone tells me a better way, I will give you a BIG gift!