Digitizers have made life easier for the great majority of people who use them in their electronics. For example, scrolling through documents used to require that you use a scroll wheel or click mouse in order to do it quickly. Nowadays people accomplish the same functionality with a flick of their fingers on the screen of the digitizer. Because a digitizer lies on top of the LCD screen, it is usually the first item to get damaged. If you bash the iPod, iTouch or whatever piece of electronics is using the digitizer too hard, you will also damage the LCD screen below it.

Digitizers can be replaced in Apple products such as the iPhone and iPod Touch (iTouch). The latest generation iPhone 2G, 3G, and 3Gs along with the iPod Touch 1^st, 2^nd, and 3^rd generation models have digitizer enabled touch features. The digitizer has also been introduced into many of the latest Smartphone’s and touch screen electronics on the market place. Touch operated devices use a digitizer to allow for touch functionality.

The Digitizers for iPhone and iPod Touch devices are very delicate. When you purchase a replacement Digitizer the front glass or outer glass will be attached. You will need to use caution when trying to replace any front glass on an iPod or iPhone. There are many repair centers available that can offer service on your front glass or digitizer for an affordable price. Repair Sharks offers full front glass repair service for iPod Touch and iPhone. If you decide to try to replace it yourself it is recommended to practice extreme care if you attempt to repair one of your iPod or iPhone units. Causing damage to the digitizer or digitizer cable on an iPhone or iPod Touch will cause your unit to stop functioning properly and you will need to replace the digitizer.

Digitizers can vary in price for the individual part. If you send it into a repair shop, the price will be slightly higher although being that you may damage other parts in the process the small repair fee might save you a great deal of anguish. If you decide to perform a digitizer replacement yourself then it is advised to speak to a professional to order the correct parts for your model as each model has different hardware.

iPod Touch Front Glass and Digitizer Back Side

The Repair Sharks repair center can have your 3GS iPhone front glass repaired in under an hour.  Drop of or mail-in services are available at our Mineola, New York location, and Priority and Express mail options are available. We offer same day service and high quality OEM replacement parts for your iPhone 3GS.

Please contact Repair Sharks to make an appointment or to purchase replacement products.

Our Website: http://www.repairsharks.com
Phone: 1-866-979-4763
Email: support@repairsharks.com

Repair Sharks Xbox 360 all-in-one console repair service will have you up and gaming once again in no time. Our service includes any errors due to overheating or DVD drive problem.  We also offer Free Shipping on all our repairs which we have extended out to all Xbox 360 repairs.

Take advantage of Repair Sharks diagnostics and testing capabilities. Our staff of experienced computer hardware, iPod and iPhone technicians will give you full insight into your issues. Rush service is available on all repairs otherwise typical repair is 2-3 days from date of receipt. This gives us ample time to complete the repair and test your device thoroughly.  Hard drive replacement is not included but can be obtained for an additional fee.

In some instances you may lose all audio from both channels of the iPod headphones. Two different issues can exist when this occurs. The first is that the jack is completely dead or it has become disconnected internally. The second is a more extreme damage and can also occur easily if you are not careful using your iPod. This is iPod logic board damage. The audio channels on the iPod logic board or as some call it the Mainboard can be damaged by electrical surge or shock, reverse input (putting an output cable into the headphone jack input), mismatched cables, or exists from other issues within the iPod circuitry. For personal users this issue is usually more difficult to diagnose. Professional repair centers can offer diagnostics on your iPod to determine the root cause of the audio problem.

Repairing an iPod Headphone Jack varies from one iPod generation to the next. Each generation iPod model typically has its own specific headphone jack.  Some of the newer models such as the iPod Touch require soldering to the logic board. The iPod Nano headphone jacks are very tough to work with as their size is very small. Headphone jack sizes also vary between sizes of standard iPods. For instance if you have a 30GB iPod Video the headphone jack would have a smaller riser than the 60 or 80GB iPod Video models. The angle of the headphone jack also differs on some iPod Video and iPod Classic models Refer with a professional iPod repair center for the correct part and installation advice.  

Repair Sharks offers headphone jack replacement on most iPod Versions. We can solder and de-solder any new battery into place in our repair shop. We also stock many iPod headphone jack versions. Contact us today for a quote on a price or part.

Repairing an LCD can be a daunting task in some models. In many cases it requires removal of hardware components once inside in order to access the iPod LCD and be able to carefully remove and replace it. It is advised to follow the manufacturer’s instructions or consult with a professional repair shop.

The first step to replacing an LCD is simple, get the LCD. Make sure you have the correct model and version to support your iPod. iPod and iPhone LCD’s vary from model to model and there are some such as the 5^th Generation Video that have more than one LCD available for that model.  

Next, you will want to follow the instructions for your particular model. Instructions can be found on the web and there are some particularly useful videos available on such sites as YouTube.  If you are uncomfortable with this type of repair there are affordable solutions to having the iPod or iPhone LCD replaced professionally.

Repair Sharks offers LCD replacement on almost all generation iPod’s including; iPod 4^th Generation and Photo, iPod Video, iPod Classic, iPod Touch, iPod Nano, iPod Mini, and iPhone. Contact us today for Free Diagnostics on your LCD and iPod.

Why it makes sense to repair – Repairing your iPod has a few advantages including:

• Cost – usually the cheaper than buying new or even used.
  
• Environmental Consideration – repairing is a greener solution. It is a less environmentally impacting process. Repair shops only replace what’s needed rather than throwing out the old to buy a new device.
  
• Features – in some cases there are features available with the older iPod that aren’t available in the new. Take the 5^th Generation iPod Video for example. You can have video output through the headphone jack whereas newer models like the iPod Classic are required to use a Apple Universal Dock Connector.
  
• Sentimental Value – believe it or not a lot of people are attached to their iPods. Why replace something that has been given to you, just because it breaks, when you can keep it working for many many years.
   
• Repair can make your iPod look like new again – A new faceplate and backplate will have you looking like new again. Let a professional replace your front and back covers and you will have a new iPod again!

When it makes sense to replace – replacing your iPod is sometimes necessary.

• In cases where parts are no longer available
  
• When cost exceeds – If the price of a repair is higher or near that of a new Apple iPod.
  
• In need of larger storage capabilities – With the conglomeration of large libraries of music there is a need for more space.

• Need for more features – We can understand the desire to move to a more robust iPod. Going from an iPod 4^th Generation to an iPod Touch is a nice upgrade. The new features available in the Touch and Touch 2G are a big step up from the old photo generation iPods.

New generation iPods are getting more sophisticated. Additionally, they are also getting easier to break. With the addition of flash memory to many of the newer Nano, iPod Touch, and iPhone single repairs are getting pricier. There is no replacing of a bad hard drive anymore. Many of the boards have the memory in place and require full replacement of the Mainboard and memory modules. Screen replacement, a common repair, can require the replacement of multiple parts such as the digitizer and midframe.

Luckily for consumers repair options are available for almost any generation iPod. These iPod Repair Guys will have you working like new once again. With costs rising for new cutting edge devices, who wants to have to replace it when it breaks?

iPod Repair Guys offers a unique blog to discuss repairs and repair options. Click here for our blog.

iPod Repair Guys

http://www.ipodrepairguys.com

To be honest sometimes we work on our customers individual iPods for a few hours to ensure they test properly under all conditions including continuous playback over long periods. iPods can be tricky devices sometimes and we like to make sure we hand back a device that will work long after it is repaired. We are not a 15 minute repair shop. Do you really want someone that handles your valuable data and precious iPod as if it was a five dollar calculator? We don’t think so and are pretty sure you don’t either.

We aren’t in the business of bashing our competition but we also like to tell it like it is. Don’t be fooled by repair shops offering “free labor.” I mean do you think anyone would be in business if they gave away all their services? Of course not, the prices of the parts include the labor charges. We choose to break down that cost for you. It helps our customers save money when they are just looking for parts or in retrospect certain cases when extensive work is needed. For example, water damaged units can sometimes have multiple issues depending on the severity. We can clean and de-oxidize the mainboards, repair certain types of damaged battery connectors, and clean dirt and debris. You would be surprised how much corrosion can happen from just a little bit of moisture inside an iPod. The de-oxidation process can be harmful to certain components if not handled correctly. We take the necessary precautions to prevent and minimize collateral damage to iPods while reconditioning them.

“Handling your iPod like it’s our own” isn’t just a statement we make, it’s what we practice and believe in.

A great business isn’t built with large volumes of mediocre service. It’s built with great service all the time.

We know that sometimes issues arise after repair and that is why with iPod Repair Guys you won’t be left hanging with your concerns. We are not a one-off repair factory we look to build our most valuable asset with every repair and parts sale, customer loyalty. That is why with repair and parts from iPod Repair Guys you are covered. Give us a try you won’t be disappointed.

Email – support@ipodrepairguys.com
Phone – 1.866.979.IPOD (4763)

Sincerely
Your friends at iPod Repair Guys

You might have read on our website that we handle each repair as if it was our own. Well you can believe it. Our pride is in our work and every repair is handled as if it were unique. We are not an assembly line of repair techs but rather a team dedicated to one thing, your happiness. With that comes individual attention to detail whether it before, during, or after your repair experience with us.

Here at iPod Repair Guys we also understand the nuances of the web. We want you to feel as comfortable as possible with all our services and are constantly striving to improve our site appearance and structure in order to bring you an easy to use interface. We also understand some of the concerns you might have when dealing with a repair center such as ours. So please don’t hesitate to ask us anything regarding your repair or our processes.

Setting up a repair

Setting up a repair request is easy. In most cases repair requests can be handled via our Free Diagnostic Service or Repair Services links on our website.  

Mail-in Diagnostic Service – Free!

What is Diagnostic Service and when should I choose this option?

Diagnostic Service can encompass most repair requests. If you are uncertain what your repair may entail or what is wrong with your iPod this is the service for you.

Our diagnostic service includes the following:

1.      Free Diagnostics of your device – We thoroughly test your device and prepare for our next step the repair quote.

2.       Repair Quote – We outline all your options for repair and provide you with a written quote prior to us performing the work. This allows you to make the decision whether you would like to repair your iPod or not.  We welcome interaction with our customers and encourage them to reach out to us if they have any questions. We will do the same on our end so don’t be surprised if we call you to discuss your repair.

3.      Making the needed repairs – Upon receiving your repair quote confirmation we will make all the necessary repairs.

4.      Testing your iPod – We put your iPod through a series of tests to ensure it is working correctly and that there are no further issues with the unit.

5.      Shipping it back to you – Getting your iPod back in your hands in just a few short days is our goal. Most of our repairs are completed same day as receipt and shipped out the next day. As with all our repairs return shipping is included!

Mail-in Repair Service Option

What is the repair service option and when should I choose this?

Our second repair option is for those of you that know what is wrong with your device. With this option you can use our easy iPod identification tool and identify the service and costs for a particular repair.  As our business is constantly evolving we may not display all our repair services on our website. In that case, please contact us for a direct quote for repair. We stock over a 1,000 products and our procurement team is ready and able to find most any part available for your repair.

1. Choose ‘iPod Repair Services’ from the left toolbar on our homepage
2.  Choose your iPod Version – Our graphic interface makes it easy to find the right repair services for your version iPod
3. Select your repair services
4. Choose how to get it to us – We offer two ways to get your iPod to us. The first, you mail it in to us, the second we mail you the packaging and postage to get it to us. It’s that simple.
5. Complete Checkout – We offer secure and reliable payment via Paypal. We accept all major credit cards and Paypal accounts. Your information is important to us and that’s why we keep your financials where it belongs in your hands. We do not have access to your credit card or banking information.

Self-Repair Option

The Self-Repair Option is offered to customers who are confident with their repair skills and would just like to purchase a replacement part. We offer a wide array of products for 1^st through 6^th Generation iPod’s, Nano, Mini, Touch, and iPhone. Please browse our parts catalog on our website or contact us if there is a product you are looking for which you don’t see. There is a good chance we have it.  

Useful links

iPod Diagnostic Service

iPod Repair Service

Parts

We know how much it means to our customers to actually speak to a human sometimes. Please feel free to call us or write to us with questions.

Thank you,

The Guys

We know how important your iPod is to you. We can see just by the way we receive many of them. We take just as much care in how we work with you. Not only will we talk about iPod Repair Guys in our blog but we will look to bring you customer focused and relevant information for helping you get your device repaired.

In our preventative medicine section we will discuss methods on how to better care for your device and plan for the worst. Many people aren’t familiar with the inner workings of a device this small. We like to think once you take a look on the inside the way you look at the outside will change.   

Look for more to come from iPod Repair Guys

Sincerely,
The Guys