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.

iPod Touch LCD repair and replacement can be difficult. You can damage vital components during the removal or installation process of the new iPod Touch LCD. If you are not comfortable please consult with our expert technicians or send it in for professional replacement.

Repair Sharks offers all the necessary parts for replacing your Front Glass, Digitizer, Midframe, and LCD on 2G and 3G iPod Touch Models. Please visit our main website at http://www.repairsharks.com for more information on iPod Touch LCD repair and replacement.

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.

Everyone uses their iPod differently, if you are a constant video watcher or if you like to let your iPod run through for long periods of time then changing your iPod battery can be a good idea. The new replacement batteries available on the market allow for even longer runtime than your original battery in many cases. New iPod battery technology allows for larger capacity batteries to fit into the same space within your iPod. The new Lithium Polymer and Lithium Ion technology used in today’s modern batteries can supply your iPod with long lasting playback of all your music and videos.

There are a few other reasons to change your battery. Just like any other battery the iPod battery is no different.   Constant and repeated charging cycles can deplete your iPod battery capacity resulting in less playback ability. Leaving your iPod sitting around for long periods of time will also deplete the battery, usually within a week or two you will notice less battery power than when you started.  iPods also like to have a decent charge to operate properly. This is particularly evident in the hard drive based iPods where adequate power is necessary to fully operate the iPod Hard Drive. The newer iPod Touch screen models utilize large LCD screens which can also run down your battery if constantly used. Constant use of applications, games, and the Wi-Fi mode can also attribute to battery loss.

iPod Battery replacement is an affordable option for the consumer. It is relatively inexpensive to replace your battery and you can ensure you will get a long life out of your iPod. Experienced and professional repair centers can replace your battery quickly without causing any damage to your iPod or other internal components.

Repair Sharks offers battery replacements for almost every model iPod and iPhone. Contact us today for a quote on battery replacement or visit our website at http://www.repairsharks.com

We service all areas of Suffolk and Nassau county Long Island. Additionally we service Queens, Brooklyn, Staten Island, Bronx, and Manhattan.  Customers can mail in their iPod, iPhone or Xbox 360 or drop them off for repair.

We offer complete service for our Long Island customers including but not limited to :

• iPod and iPhone battery replacement
• headphone jack repair and replacement,
• LCD replacement
• Front glass replacement
• Hard Drives issues
• Clickwheel issues
• Xbox 360 red ring repair
• Water damage repair

We are currently repairing the following products in our repair shop.

• iPod 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, and Photo Generation
• iPod 5^th Generation Video – all models
• iPod 6^th Generation Classic – all models
• iPod Nano 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, and 5^th (w/camera) Generation
• iPod Touch 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd Generation
• iPhone 2G, 3G, and 3GS

Some services can be completed while you wait. Call us today to schedule an appointment or to get more information regarding an iPod, iPhone, or Xbox 360 repair. Our experienced technicians will have you running in no time.

Call – 1-866-979-4763 or email us at support@repairsharks.com

Visit our website for more information at http://www.repairsharks.com

Typically the first hardware item that goes in water damaged iPod or iPhones is the battery. After trying this method you can test to see if the iPod works by plugging it in to a wall adapter or by connecting to your PC or Mac as described in the article. If it doesn’t power on without the charger connected this is usually indicative of a iPod or iPhone battery issue.

See below for our ezine article.

http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Stop-Water-Damage-From-Destroying-Your-iPhone&id=3105528

They are taking this to the next step with the use of the intel atom processor. My guess is that in a nutshell it’s a glorified iPhone/Touch the size of a netbook with touch screen capabilities using the digitizer technolgoy from the Touch and iPhone. Apple then pairs the advanced hardware with similar software from the iPhone that extends the reach of the Touch and iPhone enabling features not available through the handheld devices.

Having repaired many Touch and iPhones you realize there really isn’t much inside that is user replaceable which overall probably helps keeps costs down significantly by keeping all the components on the board for the most part. From a marketing standpoint it looks like it’s a direct competitor with netbooks.

Yes ladies and gentleman it’s a big iPod Touch. My guess is a $399-499 pricetag.

Consider buying Apple Stock, last time they announced a new product it sold 1 million in less than a month and the stock went up. This product will have a wider audience given it isn’t locked into any carrier agreements but given its pricetag and market I do not suspect it will hit that number out of the gate. It will however add a new area to their lineup which is a lower cost platform and new target audience for Apple to market towards.

This is just my guess seeing what specs have been released as well as some of the photos. My guess tells me that it will sit somewhere between an iPod Touch/iPhone and a laptop.  Strangely similar to a netbook  wouldn’t you say? It even looks like a giant iPod Touch.