Electronics

Roomba 530S Serial Port Mod

Since the Roomba 530S does not come with it’s programming port exposed I had to do a slight modification in order to get it ready for hacking. Equipped with a 1/2″ spade bit and some masking tape I carved out a hole for my serial tether to plug into. Parts: A Roomba 530/560 A 1/2″ […]

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iPhone

iPhone 3G vs 3GS Parts

I was recently fixing an iPhone and the new LCD connector just wouldn’t pop on. Initially I thought I was shipped the wrong part but did not discover until I found the following image that it was the correct part and the person who’s iPhone I was fixing had actually given me the wrong model […]

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Electronics

Opening an iPhone 3G/3GS for Repair

So you’re iPhone has been around the block a few times and you’ve ordered some cheap replacement parts of eBay or DealExtreme, now what? First thing you’ll have to do in any repair is remove the front screen assembly to get at the iPhone’s innards. Brad FettesA seasoned Senior Solutions Architect with 18 years of […]

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