So Why not do work on these Systems (Brands)? - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / beginners

author: PerPC
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: May 04, 2012, 10:45:02 pm
content: OK...im looking at some of the people in my area that do this sort of work. Now i have a question. One paticular website has alot of competitive words and certifications and stuff. Now here is the question? Why doesnt he service these paticular items: "Certified Laptop Repair does not service Sony Vaio, Mac, or iPad LCD screens. Sorry! We recommend you send these to the manufacture."Please if anyone has time just explain to me why are some of the reason he might not service these paticular Brands?

author: IanB
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 04, 2012, 10:51:13 pm
content: Some of these may involve parts that are difficult to get replacements for, or are difficult and time consuming to disassemble. For instance to disassemble an iPad you have to soften the glue holding the glass on with a hot air tool and then pry it apart. Replacing the LCD then requires carefully aligning everything and gluing it back together again. One mistake and you are stuffed. Unless you specialize in such things it may be better not to even attempt such repairs but to leave it to the experts.

author: PerPC
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: May 04, 2012, 11:14:43 pm
content: Ian? Your an on time sort of guy. I really appreciate that information. Makes sense too. I saw someone using a hot air gun on a phone before too. Is it about the same amount of effort you think doing it on a phone as an ipad? I know with the phone if u got a nice razor u can cut thru it. Im guessing there isnt that much cutting in the world with the ipad huh? Whats your thoughts on that? Once again Ian dude your right on timethx.

author: joelby
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: May 05, 2012, 12:12:36 am
content: It could also be because the certification process for Sony and Apple warranty repairs is too expensive or arduous. The majority of iPhone etc. repair shops aren't authorised and should really only be used for out of warranty repairs.

author: IanB
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 05, 2012, 12:26:00 am
content: Quote from: joelby on May 05, 2012, 12:12:36 amThat too. I think if I had a broken iPad my first port of call would be an Apple store.

author: PerPC
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: May 05, 2012, 12:50:50 am
content: Maybe its just me Ian but i believe in the improbable. The only thing that can prevent someone from reaching a goals is their "self". Im sure with the right tools and motivation it cant be that hard to dissassemble an Ipad and replace parts or components. I mean i guess it all depends on if u believe in the improbable or if your more the probable type of guy

author: IanB
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 05, 2012, 12:57:13 am
content: Quote from: PerPC on May 05, 2012, 12:50:50 amThere's a fundamental difference here between "fix it yourself" and "fix it as a paid service for someone else". Sure, if you smash your iPhone and you don't want to pay for an officially certified repair and you fancy your chances at fixing it yourself, go ahead. But don't pretend you can set up shop as an iPhone repair service and do that for other people.

author: vxp036000
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: May 05, 2012, 01:36:19 am
content: Yep, there's a huge difference. I do most of my own car maintenance, but would never consider doing it for someone else. Why? Because I can take the time to learn a few things along the way without being crunched for time, worried about getting the details exactly right, reliability, etc. Homebrew solutions are good for someone who enjoys tinkering, but these fixes have a long ways to go before being considered a "product".

author: T4P
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 05, 2012, 10:09:30 am
content: Speaking of dud repair shops, my city has a shitload of them who do a poor job.I don't care about where the screens for apple ShitDevices are from, they are made by LG anyway.But mostly they will give you a screen from china.