December 17th, 2009
Our iPod Nano 4th Gen take apart video is now live on our Mac Repair Guide site.
This video guide shows you how to completely disassemble the iPod Nano 4th Generation to replace components such as the LCD, logic board, headphone board, etc.
You can view the video directly at the link below.
iPod Repair – iPod Nano 4th Generation Repair Guide
The video is also embedded below:
December 15th, 2009
The second episode in our Technically Nuts Podcast is now available on iTunes or in this blog post.
If we use your question in our podcast, we’ll give you $25.00. If we use your comment, we’ll give you $10.00. We’ll take a few questions and comments in each podcast, and we hope to have at least one podcast per week.
Submit your questions or comments to podcast@powerbookmedic.com.
The Technically Nuts podcast is now available on iTunes at:
http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=345315814
The podcast is embedded below and is also available from the link below:
December 8th, 2009
A couple of weeks back, two of our top (and oddest) techs, Shawn and Kyle, asked if they could do a podcast on all things Mac and Apple related. I agreed, and our podcast, Technically Nuts, was born.
In order for this podcast to work, we need user input. We need questions, comments, and suggestions.
If we use your question in our podcast, we’ll give you $25.00. If we use your comment, we’ll give you $10.00. We’ll take a few questions and comments in each podcast, and we hope to have at least one podcast per week.
Submit your questions or comments to podcast@powerbookmedic.com.
The Technically Nuts podcast is now available on iTunes at:
http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=345315814
The podcast is embedded below and is also available from the link below:
Podcast 1 – Technically Nuts – Meet the Nuts
December 7th, 2009
Today, whenever Apple even hints at a new product, the press comes alive with speculation and fevered anticipation of what may or may not be. The reason why is simple. Apple has always been at the forefront of advancements in personal computing. What many people don’t realize is that before Apple reached the iconic status it now boasts, Apple was a struggling computer manufacturer with its fair share of ups and downs. Apple has had products which have had great success and products that have been complete flops, but every product has contributed to advancements in personal computing.
For this reason, every now and again we like to release repair videos on some of the older machines. Yes, there aren’t a whole lot of people repairing these anymore, but these videos serve as a history lesson of sorts to show how far technology has come in such a short period of time.
So today we’re releasing the next video in our Mac Repair video lineup; the Apple Lisa. For those of you that don’t know, the Apple Lisa preceded the Macintosh and was the first GUI personal computer. It laid out the blueprint for the Macintosh as we know it today.
Below you’ll find the embedded video which is also available on our Mac Repair Guides page.
November 20th, 2009
The response to our iPhone earrings was rather overwhelming. After the launch though, everyone made it clear that they wanted jewelry men without pierced ears could wear.
So, today we’re unveiling two new pieces for men; iPhone Cufflinks and Tie Tacks
We’re also including a free gift box with every order until the end of December. See the picture below.
This year give a truly unique gift at a price you can afford!
About The Cufflinks and PowerbookMedic
We fix Mac computers, iPhones, and iPods…a lot of them. Over the years, we’ve amassed a stock pile of non working parts which we refused to send to a landfill. One day while organizing these parts, we got the idea to do something with them, and thus Mac jewelry was born. We have no intention of saving the world with this project, but every little bit helps.
In addition to fixing computers and selling parts, we also provide free take apart videos to show others how to repair their devices. Click to check out the Mac Repair videos.
Have a Mac, iPod, or iPhone you need fixed or upgraded, click to go to our Mac Service center. If you need your top case replaced, we’ll recycle your power button and turn it into an earring, tie tack, or cufflink, for you for free,though it would only be the one.
Click Here to see all of our Mac Jewelry.
Box Packaging:
November 20th, 2009
Our iPod Mini take apart video is now live on our Mac Repair Guide site.
This video guide shows you how to completely disassemble the iPod Mini to replace components such as the LCD, logic board, headphone board, etc. Yes, we know the iPod Mini has come and gone, but this is just another step towards having the most comprehensive Mac Repair video library available.
You can view the video directly at the link below.
iPod Repair – iPod Mini Repair Guide
The video is also embedded below:
November 18th, 2009
For those who are new to the site, you may not know that one of the things we do here is show you how to repair your Mac, iPod, or iPhone. We have over 40 Videos and PDF guides showing how to repair the various models, and we try to add to that list weekly.
All of our guides and videos are available at our Mac Repair Guide section.
Today we’re releasing the Power Mac G5 repair video series. By Friday of this week we’ll also be offering service parts for the Power Mac G5 machines.
If you’re looking for a part in particular, go ahead and send us a part request. Odds are we’ve got it but it just isn’t listed on the site yet.
The Power Mac G5 Video is available on our Mac Repair Video at the link below:
Power Mac G5 Repair Video
It is also embedded in this blog post below:
November 13th, 2009
We’re giving away 15 pairs of our latest creation; iPhone Earrings. (Or ,if you’d prefer one of our other styles of earrings, you can substitute for one of those.)
The earrings you can choose from are at the links below:
iPhone Earrings (made with Home Buttons)
Aluminum Mac Power Button Earrings
Black Macbook Power Button Earrings
White Macbook Power Button Earrings
There are three ways to enter this week’s giveaway. You can enter multiple ways, and each individual can end up with up to 10 entries.
1.) Join us on Twitter (Click Here to visit our Twitter page) and Retweet the following message “RT @powerbookmedic is giving away iPhone Earrings: http://tinyurl.com/yjkqwph”
Retweet Autofill for iPhone Earrings
The retweet counts as 2 Entries. (You must still be a follower when the contest ends to be eligible.)
You can retweet once per day for a total of 10 entries.
2.) Join us on Facebook and comment or interact with our wall. (Click Here to visit our Facebook Page.)
This counts as 5 entries. (You must still be a fan at the end of the contest to be eligible.)
3.) Write a blog post about us or the giveaway with a link back to our site and email the link for the post to twitter@powerbookmedic.com.
The total number of entries possible per individual is 10. The contest is over on Friday November 20th at 12:00 CST.
November 12th, 2009
Our rank and file is filled with tech nuts and nerds, and we’re proud of that. One thing about working with tech nuts and nerds is that there is never a shortage of ideas. Out of one of these ideas comes our latest venture; Mac Jewelry. Yes, Seriously!
About The Earrings and PowerbookMedic
We fix Mac computers, iPhones, and iPods…a lot of them. Over the years, we’ve amassed a stock pile of non working parts which we refused to send to a landfill. One day while organizing these parts, we got the idea to do something with them, and thus Mac jewelry was born. We have no intention of saving the world with this project, but every little bit helps.
In addition to fixing computers and selling parts, we also provide free take apart videos to show others how to repair their devices. Click to check out the Mac Repair videos.
Have a Mac, iPod, or iPhone you need fixed or upgraded, click to go to our Mac Service center. If you need your top case replaced, we’ll recycle your power button and turn it into an earring for you for free…though it would only be the one.
So without further ado, I present to you our first virtual fashion show of our Mac Jewelry.
November 11th, 2009
Nowadays, it seems as though you can’t go anywhere without hearing about iPhones. In fact, if you walk down the street in any big city, you may feel as though you’re the only one in the world that doesn’t own one. This is partly due to the fact that Apple lowered prices on the first generation of iPhones to make room for their latest groundbreaking smart phone – the iPhone 3GS.
The nearly limitless list of features and amazing apps available for the iPhone 3GS have made it this year’s hottest electronic product, and even a casual glance at what this phone can do shows why. Despite easily fitting in the palm of your hand, the iPhone is so powerful it may threaten to make every other digital device in your life obsolete.
What attracts most people to the revolutionary iPhone 3GS are the amazing multimedia capabilities. Taking a cue from Apple’s earlier hit, the iPod, the iPhone 3GS offers ample built-in memory for music and video storage, giving you the ability to bring your entertainment wherever you go. And just in case you don’t have enough already, you can use the iPhone 3GS to easily access the iTunes store to purchase more, or get suggestions for new music based upon your existing tunes thanks to the Genius feature.
But if you’re in a creative mood and would rather shoot a video than watch one, you’re in luck – the iPhone 3GS has an innovative video recorder that shoots in 30-fps VGA, a format optimized for sharing on the internet. And if everything doesn’t turn out perfect the first time, you can even edit clips right on your iPhone instead of transferring it to a computer first. If you prefer to slow things down and take pictures instead, the iPhone 3GS boasts a three megapixel camera that can focus on any point simply by tapping on the touchscreen. Sharing and editing photos is a breeze too – the device can automatically sync pictures to an iPhoto, Adobe Photoshop Elements or Adobe Photoshop Album on your computer.
Of course, you may be tempted never to touch your computer again once you get your hands on the iPhone 3GS, especially with its internet capabilities. Surf the web on the fastest 3G network available in the powerful Safari web browser. And instead of being forced to view cramped, mobile versions of webpages, the iPhone 3GS allows you to zoom in and see all the details or zoom out to take in the page as a whole. Forgetting a new favorite site is never an issue either, because when you bookmark sites on iPhone, those bookmarks sync with your Mac or PC.
Browsing, though, is just the beginning, because the iPhone 3GS is optimized for email as well. Email clients such as AOL, Gmail, Hotmail, MobileMe and Yahoo! Mail work seamlessly with the device, which also supports a variety of formats for attachments, such as .JPG, .PDF, .DOC, .XLS and .PPT. Simply rotating the iPhone 3GS gives you access to a full touchscreen keyboard for message composition, so you can leave the days of cramped typing on traditional phones behind. And for business applications, the iPhone works with Microsoft Exchange so you can access work email, contacts and calendars without even going near the office.
So if you’re wondering what the fuss is all about – wonder no more. After all, the less time you spend wondering about why everyone has an iPhone 3GS will give you more time to go out and try one for yourself.