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Here is given a part of the <b><a href="https://www.officialphonerepair.co.uk/repair-center/apple-repair/">iPhone screen repair UK</a></b> choices, for example,
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<b>1. Video Tours - Watch Some Tutorials on Youtube or Other social media</b>
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        This site is managed by [https://therestartproject.org The Restart Project]. The Wiki is a place where those of us in the Restarters community with experience and skills in mending appliances and gadgets can share them with those who are starting out, or whose own knowledge lies in different areas.
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Advantage - The Easy Fix: If you have the tolerance and temper to look at how-to recordings at YouTube or Vimeo, you'll find plentiful recordings of some of the current and pertinent to your specific model-the greater part of the accommodating.
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It isn't going to show you how to fix a particular make and model of device, which we leave to the various fix-it sites and many disassembly videos. Here, we concentrate on basic and widely applicable principles. You can also get help with a particular device on Twitter or Instagram by tagging @RestartProject.
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<b>2. Track down Parts - Find Your Equipment or Accessories</b>
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Advantage - The Easy Fix: You can find cheap iPhone repair -It sets at outlets like officialphonerepair.co.uk, or Amazon and eBay.
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It's aimed at anyone with a curiosity about how things work and how to fix them. No prior knowledge is assumed. In the spirit of sharing knowledge as widely as possible, everyone is welcome to read it. To contribute, simply [https://restarters.net/about sign up] and get editing!
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Disadvantage - The Hard Part: When you request parts or even get them face to face, you'll observe a full scope of gear shows up. It could be in acceptable condition or have all the earmarks of being, yet you will not realize how viable it is until you get it home and endeavor re-gathering with what you have. Ensure you have the right iPhone screen fix apparatuses available. You're probably taking a gander at buying a flathead screwdriver and a convenient screw-mat.
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Advantage - The Easy Fix: Let's say you watch the video or you find and read a proprietor's manual, you have the products and you've endeavored an iPhone screen repair UK. Things might work out positively! If you set everything set up and hear an affirming "click," your re-gathering worked out in a good way, and it very well may be going great for you from here on in.
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Drawback - The Hard Part: You might have missed a section, lost a section, or not got something you want. What's the deal? You'll need to sit back and watch how your iPhone performs whenever you've gone in the engine and fixed up your own.
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To find out more about the work we do, and our vision of changing the world's relationship with electronics, please visit us at [https://therestartproject.org The Restart Project] homepage.
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<b>4. Hand It Over - Get It Repaired by a Pro</b>
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Advantage - The Easy Fix: Why tinker all alone? Giving your <b><a href="https://www.officialphonerepair.co.uk/repair-center/apple-repair/">cheap iPhone repair</a></b> issue over to an expert bodes well. Doing as such eases any headaches and the additional expenses required if anyway inadvertent that you commit an error anyplace in the re-gathering process.
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Disadvantage - The Hard Part: The main drawback engaged with this choice would happen if you find a low-quality iPhone screen fix proficient. Simply do your examination first, and you're brilliant.
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* [[Scared to Repair?|Scared to Repair?]] Some useful tips for complete beginners.
* [[How to search|How to search]] - Tips on how to search for useful material.
* [[Resources|Resources]] - Good sites for fixit or disassemble guides, service manuals etc.
* [[Diagnosing faults|Diagnosing faults]] - Common processes for troubleshooting.
* [[Spare parts|Spare parts]] - How to source and salvage spare parts.
* [[Case Studies|Case Studies]] - Our favourite Famous Fixes in which we learned something new, or which nicely demonstrated a diagnostic or fixing principle.
* [[Finding a reliable professional|Finding a reliable professional]] - best practices and some London examples.


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* Our [[Help-WikiMarkup|Mediawiki Help]] page tells you how to define headings, paragraphs, bullet points etc.
* The [[Style guide|Style guide]] should be used as the basis of all new pages, to maintin a consistent layout and style.
 
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* [[Glossary|Glossary]] - explanations of all the technical terms used in this wiki (and some more).
 
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* Thinking of running your own Restart Party? [http://therestartproject.org/restartparty/ All you need] is here.
* [[Tools|Tools]] - Building a toolkit for community repair events.
* [[Restarter Safety Guidelines|Restarter Safety Guidelines]] - Safety instructions to be adhered to at all Restart Parties.
* [[Measuring impact|Measuring impact]].
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* [[Water damage|Water damage]] - the best (and worst) ways to rescue your gadget.
* How to wire a mains plug - this [https://www.wikihow.com/Wire-a-UK-Plug step by step guide] shows you simply and with pictures.
* [[How to drive screws like a pro|How to drive screws like a pro]] - Using a screwdriver is easy but using it properly may not be obvious.
* [[Types of screw head and screwdriver|Types of screw head and screwdriver]] - Recognise even the more unusual types of screw so you can use the right screwdriver.
* [[Rescuing Damaged Screws|Rescuing Damaged Screws]] - What to do if the screw head is damaged.
* [[How to use a multimeter|How to use a multimeter]] - the most useful addition to your toolbox after screwdrivers etc.
* [[How to safely discharge capacitors|How to safely discharge capacitors]] - essential information if you're working on a mains power supply or a camera with a flash.
* [[Magnifiers and Inspection Aids|Magnifiers and Inspection Aids]] - You can't fix what you can't see. How to see better.
 
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* [https://www.kitronik.co.uk/blog/soldering-school-kitronik-university A Guide to Soldering] from [https://www.kitronik.co.uk Kitronic] is a complete guide to the art, including video demonstrations.
* [https://www.techwillsaveus.com/resources/learn-to-solder/ How to solder] is a more light-hearted and amusing but nevertheless informative resource from [https://www.techwillsaveus.com Technology Will Save Us]. (You don't need an expensive soldering iron though - it just makes it a little bit easier.)
* [[Surface mount soldering|Surface mount soldering]] - What you can do and how to do it by supplementing the tools you probably already have with a few inexpensive extras.
 
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* [[Connectors|Connectors]] - Various different types you will meet, and how to disconnect and reconnect them.
* [[Connecting and joining wires|Connecting and joining wires]] - different methods for different situations.
* [[Sticky Stuff|Sticky Stuff]] - How to stick things back together when they break.
 
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* [[PAT testing|PAT testing]] survival guide.
* [[Personal Protective Equipment|Personal Protective Equipment]] - keeping yourself safe.
* [[Electrostatic Discharge Precautions|Electrostatic Discharge Precautions]] - how not to fry your gadgets with static.
 
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A [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kyHy3uFJrj0 Restarters' Training Session] makes an easy introduction to the following sections down to and including Electronic Components. It consists of a presentation with audio commentary, lasting around 50 minutes.
* [[Electric circuits, volts amps watts and ohms|Electric circuits, volts amps watts and ohms]] - what every Restarter should know.
* [[AC and DC|AC and DC]] - what's the deal?
* Electronic components - recognition, failure modes and testing:
** [[Basic electronic components|Basic electronic components]] - Resistors, capacitors, inductors and transformers, and quartz crystals.
** [[Active components|Active components]] - Diodes and rectifiers, transistors, and integrated circuits (ICs).
** [[Passive components|Passive components]] - Switches, push-buttons and connectors.
** [[Protection components|Protection components]] - Various devices for over-voltage and over-current protection. Fuses are only the beginning!
* [[Batteries|Batteries]] - different types, shapes and sizes, what they're good for, how to buy them, use them and dispose of them.
* [[Light bulbs|Light bulbs]] - the several different types and their various shapes, sizes and bases, all explained.
* [[Electric motors|Electric motors]] - different types, how to recognise them, test them and maybe fix them.
* [[Power supplies|Power supplies]] - how they work, what can go wrong, and how to test and fix them.
* [[How radios work|How radios work]] - basic theory to help you understand what might be wrong when you can't see it with your own eyes.
* [[All about SSDs|All about SSDs]] - everything you always wanted to know but were afraid to ask.
 
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[http://www.learnabout-electronics.org/ Learn About Electronics] is an excellent site if you'd like a different view of the basics, or if you'd like to go deeper.
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* How to deal with a [[slow laptop|slow laptop]] - mainly focussed on Windows.
* [[Windows miscellaneous|Windows miscellaneous]].
* [[Be Your Own Security Expert|Be Your Own Security Expert]] - helping people stay secure.
* How to speed up a [[slow OS X computer|slow OS X computer]].
* [[Apple miscellaneous|Apple miscellaneous]] including OS X and Macs.
* [[Linux migration|Linux migration]] - Choosing a distro, and throwing Windows out of computers.
* [[CD/USB bootable tools|CD/USB bootable tools]] - many of them applicable whatever your operating system.
* [[Disk Wipe Utilities|Disk Wipe Utilities]] - How to securely erase all sensitive data from an old computer, and why you should never skip doing so.
* [[UEFI and GPT|UEFI and GPT]] - Making sense of UEFI, which supercedes the BIOS in all computers since around 2011, and the GPT disk structure which goes with it.
 
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* [[Yes, you can fix your laptop!|Yes, you can fix your laptop!]]
* [[Laptop power problems|Laptop power problems]].
* [[Clean up! Cool down!|Clean up! Cool down!]] - dealing with dust build-up and overheating in laptop and desktop computers.
* [[Advanced hard disk tools|Advanced hard disk tools]] - and the simpler ones too. Where to turn when the data is in danger.
* [[SSD Migration and Troubleshooting|SSD Migration and Troubleshooting]] - Solid State Disks: everything you might need to know.
 
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* Troubleshooting [[inkjet printers|inkjet printers]].
* Data [[Projectors|Projectors]].
* [[Document scanners|Document scanners]] - <span style="color:red">just a skeleton page for now. Can you help by fleshing it out?</span>
* [[Flat screen TVs and monitors|Computer monitors (and flat screen TVs)]]
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* [[Tablets and smartphones - common problems|Tablets and smartphones - common problems]] - <span style="color:red">just a skeleton page for now. Can you help by fleshing it out?</span>
* [[Android Tips and Tricks|Android Tips and Tricks]].
* Installing a [[Custom ROMs|Custom ROM]] may enable you to extend the useful life of your phone or tablet.
 
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* Summary of [[Summary iPhone iPad and iPod repair|iPhone, iPad, iPod and tablet repairs]].
 
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* How to mend [[Headphones|Headphones]].
 
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* [[Audio equipment|Audio equipment]].
* [[CD and DVD players|CD and DVD players]].
* [[Flat screen TVs and monitors|Flat screen TVs and monitors]]
* [[Portable radios|Portable radios]].
* [[Sicilian screwdriver|Sicilian screwdriver]] - slightly more entertaining than the regular sort. (Just for fun!)
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* [[Carbon-based gadgets|Carbon-based gadgets]] - all you need to know. (Just for fun!)
* [[Clocks|Clocks]] - Plenty about the theory, but can you contribute any experience of fixing them?
* [[Digital weighing scales|Digital weighing scales]] - how they work and what might go wrong.
* [[Fans and fan heaters|Fans and fan heaters]] - <span style="color:red">just a skeleton page for now. Can you help by fleshing it out?</span>
* [[Garden power tools|Garden power tools]] - <span style="color:red">just a skeleton page for now. Can you help by fleshing it out?</span>
* [[Grooming products|Grooming products]] - <span style="color:red">just a skeleton page for now. Can you help by fleshing it out?</span>
* [[Healthcare products|Healthcare products]] - <span style="color:red">just a skeleton page for now. Can you help by fleshing it out?</span>
* [[Kettles and Electric Urns|Kettles and Electric Urns]] - how they work and the possibilities for fixing.
* [[Microwave Ovens|Microwave Ovens]] (This page contains IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS.)
* [[Mixers, blenders and coffee grinders|Mixers, blenders and coffee grinders]].
* [[Paper shredders|Paper shredders]] - how they work, and the mechanical and electrical problems they can suffer from.
* [[Sewing machines|Sewing machines]] demystified. Trouble-shooting, care and maintenance.
* [[Steam Irons|Steam Irons]].
* [[Table lamps|Table lamps]], desk lamps and floor-standing lamps.
* [[Toasters|Toasters]].
* [[Vacuum cleaners|Vacuum cleaners]].
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* Alternatives to iOS for older Apple devices.
* Using a lightweight browser to extend the life of a device mainly used for web and email.
* Satnavs.
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(You can add to this list if you like!)
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Welcome!

This site is managed by The Restart Project. The Wiki is a place where those of us in the Restarters community with experience and skills in mending appliances and gadgets can share them with those who are starting out, or whose own knowledge lies in different areas.

What it isn't

It isn't going to show you how to fix a particular make and model of device, which we leave to the various fix-it sites and many disassembly videos. Here, we concentrate on basic and widely applicable principles. You can also get help with a particular device on Twitter or Instagram by tagging @RestartProject.

Who is it for

It's aimed at anyone with a curiosity about how things work and how to fix them. No prior knowledge is assumed. In the spirit of sharing knowledge as widely as possible, everyone is welcome to read it. To contribute, simply sign up and get editing!

Like any wiki, this one is work-in-progress. Pages referenced below in red don't yet exist but are projected.

CC-BY-SA icon.svg
If you wish to reuse anything here, you are welcome do so under the terms of the Creative Commons ShareAlike Licence 4.0.

To find out more about the work we do, and our vision of changing the world's relationship with electronics, please visit us at The Restart Project homepage.

General Topics

Contributing to this Wiki

Any registered user can do it, but your contributions will be moderated until we get to know you.

  • Our Mediawiki Help page tells you how to define headings, paragraphs, bullet points etc.
  • The Style guide should be used as the basis of all new pages, to maintin a consistent layout and style.

Glossary of Terms

  • Glossary - explanations of all the technical terms used in this wiki (and some more).

Repairing with others

Techniques, Skills and Tools

Some really basic skills

Soldering skills

  • A Guide to Soldering from Kitronic is a complete guide to the art, including video demonstrations.
  • How to solder is a more light-hearted and amusing but nevertheless informative resource from Technology Will Save Us. (You don't need an expensive soldering iron though - it just makes it a little bit easier.)
  • Surface mount soldering - What you can do and how to do it by supplementing the tools you probably already have with a few inexpensive extras.

Fixing skills

Staying safe

Understanding how stuff works (or doesn't)

A Restarters' Training Session makes an easy introduction to the following sections down to and including Electronic Components. It consists of a presentation with audio commentary, lasting around 50 minutes.

  • Electric circuits, volts amps watts and ohms - what every Restarter should know.
  • AC and DC - what's the deal?
  • Electronic components - recognition, failure modes and testing:
  • Batteries - different types, shapes and sizes, what they're good for, how to buy them, use them and dispose of them.
  • Light bulbs - the several different types and their various shapes, sizes and bases, all explained.
  • Electric motors - different types, how to recognise them, test them and maybe fix them.
  • Power supplies - how they work, what can go wrong, and how to test and fix them.
  • How radios work - basic theory to help you understand what might be wrong when you can't see it with your own eyes.
  • All about SSDs - everything you always wanted to know but were afraid to ask.

Learn About Electronics is an excellent site if you'd like a different view of the basics, or if you'd like to go deeper.

Computers and home office

Software

Computer Hardware

Peripherals

Electronic gadgets

Feature phones

Smartphones and tablets (except Apple)

iPods, iPhones, iPads

Headphones

Cameras

Satnavs

Toys

Home entertainment

Household and Kitchen items

Wanted Pages

In addition to the pages marked above in red as "skeleton pages" we have identified the following subjects that we'd like to cover.

Could you contribute your knowledge and experience, even if it's only notes that someone else can refine and turn into a properly organised and formatted page? (Skeleton pages have an associated "Discussion" page where you can add any half-baked thoughts and ideas.)

  • Alternatives to iOS for older Apple devices.
  • Using a lightweight browser to extend the life of a device mainly used for web and email.
  • Satnavs.

(You can add to this list if you like!)

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