Best iPhone and iPod Repair Services

When it comes to those helpful iPhone and iPod devices we carry around, we love them until something goes wrong and often times things just do. From dropping your phone in the driveway and getting those great cracked screens to mistakenly soaking your iPhone or iPod in water – your device will most likely need some kind of tender loving care in it’s lifetime, especially if you are mistake-prone (like me) or keep your devices for a long time.

So I’ve compiled a list of the best iPhone and iPod repair services around to get your iPhone or iPod back into shape after a tragic mishap.

DirectFix.com

DirectFix.com is my favorite repair service because they give you the opportunity to manage your iPhone and iPod repairs yourself and that usually translates into big savings! DirectFix.com is an online retailer selling do-it-yourself iPhone repair and what makes them one of the best is that they also have free video directions that helps users repair their own broken screens on their iPhone and iPod units. The video repair directions, tutorials, and videos are available free online and do not require any purchase – which saves you money. This money savings is perfect to go toward your next iPhone or iPod upgrade later down the line.

We get many people that want to purchase replacement parts for their iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS but they do not know how to tell which model they have. Here is a quick way to figure out the model iPhone you have.

The iPhone 3G has a chrome apple logo and the letter for the word “iPhone” is white color.

The iPhone 3GS has a chrome apple logo also but the lettering for the word “iPhone” is also chrome to match the apple logo.

Hope this helps.

So we have been getting many emails regarding the screen replacement video we did for the iPhone 4 (See Video Below). We are also getting many people asking where are the replacement Touch Panels and LCD’s since the only part we list on our webpage DirectFix.com is the complete screen assembly for the iPhone 4 (IP-2411 Black) & (IP-2412 White).

Please read this information on some parts to avoid purchasing from sellers on Ebay. People that sell parts on ebay only want your money and rarely are they there to provide support or proper information regarding the part you purchase when it comes to the iPhone 4. We at DirectFix.com have spent many years and thousands of dollars providing quality videos and parts for the iPhone, Smartphone and PDA market.

As reported on many news sites and our site the iPhone 4 screen is nothing like the iPhone 3G or iPhone 3GS. You are not able to separate the Touch Panel from the LCD and just replace the one broken part you need. The iPhone 4 Touch Panel and LCD are fused or adhered together just like the original iPhone 2G from 2007. At the factory Apple has taken the LCD and Touch Panel and adhered it together so it is one complete screen which also allowed them to make the iPhone 4 thinner. Just because a part is available on Ebay for sale does not mean it is the correct part to fix your problem. This is the case with the iPhone 4 and many people on ebay are selling the iPhone 4 LCD and iPhone 4 Touch Panel part by them selves. We have sacrificed many iPhone 4 screens trying to figure out a way to get the touch panel and lcd to separate from one another without any damage. Every time we attempted to take it apart a part would be damaged and or not work properly once put back together. We understand that it is very tempting to want to save some money by purchasing the cheap part from a vendor on Ebay but after the hours you will spend trying to fix your phone just to find out that the part is not correct is not worth it. I also doubt that any of those Ebay sellers selling the wrong part is going to take it back so you will be stuck with a part that does not fix your issue and you still need to get the correct part.

Our advise is to just follow the directions we have listed at DirectFix.com and read the information that we have provided so you get the correct part the first time. This will save you time, money and a big head ache dealing with some kid or person that is just out to make a quick buck selling parts out of their bedroom on Ebay.

DirectFix.com just uploaded to YouTube free video directions on how to teardown and replace the screen on an iPhone 4. This video can be used for directions on replacing the complete screen assembly. These are comprehensive step by step directions on how to take it apart the Apple iPhone 4. We detail all the tools needed along with each step in the process to tear the iPhone down for repair. The iPhone 4 screen is similar to the iPhone 2G because when the LCD or Touch Panel breaks you will need to replace the complete screen assembly. Unlike the iPhone 3G and 3GS which had the option to replace just the touch panel or just the lcd the iPhone 4 LCD and Touch Panel are glued together as one screen assembly.

Morgan Hill, Calif. – June 24, 2010 – DirectFix.com, the leader in “You Fix It” replacement parts, accessories and videos for iPhones, Blackberrys, iPods and more, today announced that within hours of the iPhone 4 being available to the public DirectFix.com has the replacement screen available for those that happen to drop and crack their iPhone the first day it is available. The HD Video directions showing how to install and replace the iPhone 4 screen will be up later in the day with accurate step by step directions on installation. Just like in the past DirectFix was the first to carry parts for the iPhone 4 as soon as it was available. The iPhone 4 replacement Screen will be $149 at introduction. There is a limited supply of these available at this time. The screen comes in 2 colors depending on which color you purchased either the Black iPhone 4 or the White model. “We hope that people that purchased the new iPhone 4 enjoy it and take good care of it but accidents happen and when they do you can save money and fix the iPhone 4 screen yourself” says Robert Stanley, founder of DirectFix.com. “Just like in the past the manufactures charge and outrageous amount of money for a simple repair. By following our direction you can save money with just a few minutes of work”, explains Mr. Stanley

Mr. Stanley’s company DirectFix.com has over 100 different Video directions and they are adding more weekly. With over 7 million views on his YouTube repair direction videos you might want to consider taking a look the next time you break your gadget and want to save some money and fix it yourself.

With millions of gadgets and iPhones sold yearly; users are breaking them on a regular basis. Many electronic devices like the iPhone have quickly become an indispensable, vital personal and business tool, which means breaking one, can be inconvenient and expensive in terms of downtime. With the parts that DirectFix.com sells and their free video directions there is no reason that you could not fix it yourself and save money.

About DirectFix

DirectFix.com, founded in 1998 as GetHighTech, Inc, now offers over 100 free videos with titles such as “iPhone 3GS Touch Panel Replacement Directions” or “iPad Broken Screen Replacement.” DirectFix.com webpage carries 1000’s of replacement parts for gadgets including the iPhone, iPad, Blackberry, Nintendo DSi and more. Their free step-by-step directions make it easy for you to repair your broken gadget so you are back up and running in no time. Check them out at http://www.DirectFix.com

You may have seen some information about Apple offering to replace your iPhone screen if you take it to an Apple store and have a “Genius” do it for you. Lets go over some of the details of this and why this is not the best option. First off is the cost to do this which does not include your time or the mileage to get to an Apple store. This repair will run you $199 for the 3G or 3GS even if just the Touch Panel is broken. The Apple “Genius” will take it in the back room and pull the old screen out probably with a case opener (XX1521) tool or suction cup (XX2373) and put a new screen in it for you. This is a 10 minute do it your self repair that will run you $199 from Apple. At DirectFix we carry the same screens, tools and free online videos you need to do this yourself. You do not need to be a “Genius” to do this just watch our free videos below. The 3G complete screen we carry (IP-2164) is only $99 and the 3GS complete screen we carry (IP-2322) is only $149. That will save you $50 to $100 from what the Apple store will charge you. Now I am no “Genius” but I can also do some basic math and I do not know many people that make $199 for 10 Minutes of work. Also if you have a Jailbroke iPhone Apple will not fix it for you no matter what. So your choice is to spend $199 at the Apple Store for 10 Minutes of work or save the money and order the part from DirectFix.com and do it yourself.

Another note if you are a little more technical and have more time on your hands there are even cheaper solutions. If you only broken the Touch Panel on the 3G or 3GS this part can be replaced by its self. There are some additional tools and and adhesive kit needed but the Touch Panel only runs $30 for the 3G (IP-2213) and $40 for the 3GS (IP-2320). That would then save you $160 to $170 from the price that the Apple store charges. As you can see there are ways to save money and doing a little research can go a long way.

iPhone 3G Complete Screen Replacement (LCD & Touch Panel) Directions

iPhone 3GS Complete Screen Removal & Reassembly Directions IP-2322

BGR is reporting that AT&T might start offering insurance for the iPhone. If you read through the details and compare it to the price it cost to fix the iPhone with part from DirectFix.com you are wasting your money with AT&T. “The insurance plan, which will be run by Asurion, will carry a price tag of $13.99/month $168/year and will be available for purchase through Apple’s App Store. The charges will be billed to the credit card on file with Apple. The deductibles range from $99 for an 8GB 3G to $199 for a 32GB 3GS, which is pretty steep.” as quoted from BGR. Lets do a little comparison.

iPhone 3G – Insurance $168 Year Plus $99 deductible = $267 for a screen repair.

iPhone 3G Touch Panel from DirectFix.com Part Number IP-2213 – $29.99. That is a savings of $237.01.

iPhone 3G Complete Screen Replacement which is about a 10-15min install from DirectFix.com. Part Number IP-2164 – $99.99. That is a saving of $167.01.

Now lets look at the iPhone 3GS.

iPhone 3GS – Insurance $168 Year Plus $199 deductible = $367 for a screen repair.

iPhone 3GS Touch Panel Replacement – Part Number IP-2320 – $39.99. That is a savings of $327.01.

iPhone 3GS Complete Screen Replacement which is about a 10-15min install from DirectFix.com. Part Number IP-2322 – $149.99. That is a saving of $217.01.

Lets face it you do not need to be a math genius or an Apple genius to see that this insurance for the iPhone is just another way for Apple or AT&T to get more money from you.

Original BGR Article Here

We just got our hands on an image and specification for the iPhone 4 Battery. Here are the details of the new battery.

Apple Part Number: 616-0520
Li-Ion Polymer Battery
Voltage: 3.7v
1420mAh

Based on the numbers above and the estimated specs from the iPhone 3GS maybe we could expect the following. (Of course the iPhone 4 is running an A4 processor so this could change things)

Talk time:
Up to 7 hours on 3G

Standby time: Up to 300 hours

Internet use:
Up to 6 hours on 3G
Up to 10 hours on Wi-Fi

Video playback: Up to 10 hours
Audio playback: Up to 40 hours

Compare that to the iPhone 3GS and iPhone 3G which are the following Specs. The iPhone 4 is a 16.5% increase in battery life over the iPhone 3GS and 23.5% over the iPhone 3G.

iPhone 3GS Battery Info
Voltage 3.7v
1219mAh
lithium-ion battery

Talk time:
Up to 12 hours on 2G
Up to 5 hours on 3G

Standby time: Up to 300 hours

Internet use:
Up to 5 hours on 3G
Up to 9 hours on Wi-Fi

Video playback: Up to 10 hours
Audio playback: Up to 30 hours

iPhone 3G Battery Info
Voltage 3.7v
1150mAh
lithium-ion battery

Talk time:
Up to 5 hours on 3G
Up to 10 hours on 2G

Standby time: Up to 300 hours

Internet use:
Up to 5 hours on 3G
Up to 6 hours on Wi-Fi

Video playback: Up to 7 hours
Audio playback: Up to 24 hours

Posted by Mark Simon
May 7, 2010

You start your day with a fabulous fruit bar from Dudley’s bakery and then decide to hit the trail before heading to the office. As you step off the elevator someone bumps into you and the unthinkable happens. Your smartphone drops, and a spider web of cracks begins to expand from the center of your iPhone screen, the central nervous system that practically runs your life.

Desperate for a solution you head to Google to search for a new iPhone screen and your options appear to be: to pay Apple $199 or, maybe meet in a coffee shop with some stranger you contacted off Craigslist because that is so safe!

Lucky for you there is a much more affordable and convenient solution in today’s store spotlight at DirectFix.com.

DirectFix.com was the first company in the world to offer free online repair videos to enable people to fix their iPhone, Blackberry, iPod, smartphone or PDA’s cracked and broken screen for themselves while saving you hundreds of dollars in the process. The free step by step video directions on Youtube have been viewed by millions of people, empowering people to fix their phone themselves while saving 50% to 80% off the price of sending it to the manufacturer to get repaired. And besides the helpful instructions, the site furnishes parts, batteries, cases, chargers, earphones and headsets, not to mention a link to diagnostic and repair service if you don’t care to do it yourself.

Robert Stanley, Founder and Owner of DirectFix.com, started using Miva Merchant in 2001 on version 3 and within a couple of months jumped to an un-compiled Miva Merchant 4 store. Recently DirectFix.com migrated over to the latest and greatest version; Miva Merchant 5.5.

The key to running a successful business is not spending all your time maintaining it. With Miva Merchant I am able to focus on running my business and making money.”

––Robert Stanley DirectFix.com

READ MORE HERE

“Taking a metal spudger to a phone and ripping it apart is not the same as instructing someone how to properly fix a phone”

Morgan Hill, Calif. – May 6, 2010 – DirectFix.com, the leader in “You Fix It” replacement parts, accessories and videos for iPhones, Blackberrys, iPods, PDAs and handheld games, today announced an article on educating people on the difference between ripping an iPhone or other electronic gadget apart with a metal spudger and teaching someone how to properly take apart / repair an item.

In the race to be first in the world of electronic disassembly, especially when a new electronic gadget gets released, people sometime take short cuts. Some websites and companies will travel the earth in order to get their hands on devices first so they can rip them apart and post on the web what the inside of a gadget looks like in the hope that the media or major networks will pick up on the story. In their haste to be first the result is that readers will suffer terrible losses by following these directions that are posted so quickly. When someone actually tries to follow these convoluted directions, which most of the time are missing many keys steps, they end of damaging their own gadget beyond repair with no help from the company or person that posted them.

Things to watch out for when viewing the latest gadget take apart; first, if they are using low quality “still” photos then you might want to look elsewhere. Second, if they ever tell you to use a metal object like a “Metal Spudger” on your nice shinny gadget you may want to find another set of directions. Third, if they do have pictures, then look at them close to see if any of the parts look bent, scratched or damaged from someone ripping it apart instead of taking it apart properly. And finally, if they include written directions, then are they more interested in telling you what is inside the gadget or how to properly fix it?

DirectFix.com has taken the approach of using High-Definition Videos to instruct people on how to properly take apart their gadgets. “Back in 1998 when we did do our directions with pictures it was the only media available to us says Robert Stanley, founder of DirectFix.com. “It is now 2010 and High-Definition video directions are the only way to show someone how to fix their electronic device.” Robert goes on to explain how the use of pictures leaves out so many steps and creates questions in the customer’s mind. “There are no questions when it comes to a free high-definition video as people can watch it as many times as they like”, explains Mr. Stanley.

Mr. Stanley’s company DirectFix.com has over 100 different Video directions and they are adding more weekly. With over 6 million views on his YouTube repair direction videos you might want to consider taking a look the next time you break your gadget and want to fix it yourself.

With millions of gadgets and iPhones sold yearly; users are breaking them on a regular basis. Many electronic devices like the iPhone have quickly become an indispensable, vital personal and business tool, which means breaking one, can be inconvenient and expensive in terms of downtime. With the parts that DirectFix.com sells and their free video directions there is no reason that you could not fix it yourself and save money.

About DirectFix

DirectFix.com, founded in 1998 as GetHighTech, Inc, now offers over 100 free videos with titles such as “iPhone 3GS Touch Panel Replacement Directions” or “iPad Broken Screen Replacement.” DirectFix.com webpage carries 1000’s of replacement parts for gadgets including the iPhone, iPad, Blackberry, Nintendo DSi and more. Their free step-by-step directions make it easy for you to repair your broken gadget so you are back up and running in no time. Check them out at http://www.DirectFix.com