The unfortunate has happened. You are sitting at your desk and you turn around. Spinning back to throw your hand back to the keyboard you quickly forget that there is a drink sitting directly next to your brand new Macbook Air. SPLASH! You are now in absolute FULL PANIC MODE! AHHHHH!
We’re going to explain a couple quick steps that you have to immediately do in order to increase your chances of survival, and well, if you don’t take these steps, we’re going to let you know exactly how we can help.
- First step after spilling a drink is to unplug your device. You want to make sure you cut all power going to the computer. If there is a current going through the laptop, you can short it out.
- Turn off the power. This should go without saying, but you would be amazed at how often we see people leaving the power on.
- With the screen still open, flip the laptop upside down. The main reason for this is to hopefully prevent the liquid from seeping further and further into the computer and getting to the logic board. You want to leave the screen open so that the liquid does not drain onto the screen. TRY TO COMPLETE STEPS 1-3 AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLY. FIRST 10 SECONDS.
- Remove the battery. Battery still carries a current, you have to cut all ties with electricity as fast as possible.
- With the computer upside down, gently dab the area with a paper towel.
- DO NOT TRY TURNING IT ON FOR 24-48 HOURS, IF AT ALL PRIOR TO HAVING A PROFESSIONAL LOOK AT IT
If you follow these simple steps, your chances increase significantly in saving your macbook or PC laptop from imminent doom. Fingers crossed and positive energy and you may have a survivor.
In comes iFixYouri. If this unfortunate event happens to you, we HIGHLY recommend sending it in for a proper macbook water damage repair.
With our service, you will rest assured that it is in good hands. We have an extremely high success rate, over 95%, due to the fact that we not only are able to properly clean the logic boards of all major models of Apple and PC computers, but we also have the ability to offer full logic board repair.
When we receive your device in house, we will strip down all the major components and make sure they are all properly cleaned. When water spills on an electronic device, mineral deposits are left after the once it begins to dry. It’s these mineral deposits that cause corrosion and cause chips and circuits to short out. First step with a water damaged device is always cleaning of all the components, including the logic board. Once we know all components are clean, we run a full diagnostics on the computer, testing each component one by one. Often times just the cleaning will get you back up to good, working condition. Some cases we see that the computer needs a new keyboard, and sometimes we see that the logic board did suffer catastrophic failure, where it does require board level rework. This type of rework is not something that can easily be done at home, as it requires extremely qualified and skilled technicians and expensive machinery. This combination has made it so that iFixYouri as a company can repair nearly every water damaged macbook and macbook pro that comes through our doors on a daily basis. We carry the highest success rate in the industry, over 95%.
We do not recommend putting your computer with dried rice. Unlike a cell phone, it will leave a lot of residue in areas that will be near impossible to clean.
No two water damaged computers are ever the same. By taking these measures listed, and doing it quickly, you can significantly increase your chances of having a computer that remains functioning even after water spilled on it.
If you have a question on any of our macbook or macbook pro water damage repair services, feel free to call 888-494-4349 or email us at support@ifixyouri.com today.
We’ve decided to become a bit “anti-recycling” here at iFixYouri. Now not with all things. We’re still firm believers in recycling soda cans and water bottles, but lets bring things to a reality point here; with certain things REPAIRING is really better for the environment than recycling! Use, repair, re-use.
iPads are a great example of why you should still repair, versus discard, and buy a new one. The iPad 1 to the iPad 2 had quite a few changes. Apple added a camera, a sleeker back housing, a faster processor, and a small myriad of other features that we all need so so badly and we’d have a hard time living without.
I recently broke my iPad 2 and was left scratching my head and trying to decide what I should do. Should I go out and buy the latest and greatest iPad 4? Or should I stick with the old and trusty iPad 2? I stopped into my local store just to give it a test run. It felt the same and looked identical. The only real difference I could see was the processor was a little quicker. This to me just isn’t enough to justify spending $500 on a new device vs $159.99 on an ipad repair that virtually looked the same and still ran all the same apps. The differences between models of all these crazy devices that have been coming out recently are so minor it’s so hard to tell the difference. To me, the retina ipad looks just like my ipad 2.
We live in a consumers market and in a consumers market, we’re often driven to replace and recycle. We’re trying to change that mentality. We’re trying to get people to realize that repairing is really the way to go! Recycle your newspaper and cardboard boxes. Recycle your water bottles and beer cans! Reuse and repair your devices!
Every year millions of devices get thrown into our landfill. We’re more concerned about this than most people are, as we are a repair business, and we’re trying to play our roll in order to minimize the impact that these devices have on our planet when their lifespan has come to an end.
We work with a tight group of recycling companies that can handle responsibly disposing of devices, should a device finally get to the point of non-repair.
We’d like to help. And we’d like you to help. Put some thought into it and some care. If you have any questions about repair or recycling, give us a call at 888-494-4349 or email us at support@ifixyouri.com.
As you all have known, we used to be located at University Blvd and Alafaya Tr. Just last month we moved our location to a more convenient, easier to find location.
We’re now located at:
4650 N Alafaya Trail
Suite 104
Orlando, FL 32826
407-704-5555
Our new store is located in the Weeks Plaza directly between GameStop and Startbucks. Come by at your convenience, we still provide the same great service, just at a new, more convenient location.
What a great start to the day. We got invited to visit our friends at 104.1 during the Monsters in the Morning show. We showed up at the crack of dawn to break and then repair Drunky the Bear’s iPhone 4. He was scared and very hesitant, but added some great humor to the experience. Super great group of guys. Here’s a clip along with some picture so you can see and laugh for yourself!
Click here to check out some pictures of the broken iPhone and i Fix Your i fixing it!
Over the past few weeks we’ve been working very diligently on providing you all with repair services for latest and greatest devices. We’re happy to announce that we have added a significant amount of new services to our Tablet Repair Services section including:
Acer Tablet Repair
Asus Tablet Repair
Amazon Tablet Repair
HTC Tablet Repair
Samsung Tablet Repair
Motorola Tablet Repair
In addition to all the new tablet repair services, we also threw in some new HTC Repair Services as well! Now for some of you out there this isn’t that big of a deal since we’ve been providing great iDevice services for years now. We’re constantly updating and adding new products. If you have something that may not be listed, feel free to shoot us an email, we’ll be happy to accommodate and see if we can’t get your one-off device repaired for you.
Bye for now!
If you attempted to make a purchase or load our site yesterday you may have had some issues. We began the process of upgrading and migrating our servers in the weeeeee hours on wednesday morning, and well, long story short, it took quite a bit longer to complete than anticipated. We apologize for any inconvenience.
We know this may have been frustrating, and as a result, we’re going to throw you guys a little voucher code to get 15% off ANY repair! During checkout, enter the code “UPGRADEME2013″ to receive your discount. There is a limited amount of vouchers available so act quickly if you want to save!
As always our tech support is available at 888-494-4349 and support@ifixyouri.com should you have any questions or concerns!
Thanks for your patience….our new servers are FLYING!!!!
Inasmuch as iPhones are considered to be among the most luxurious devices on earth, there are some people who are always willing to take this luxury to a higher level. There have been some reports where various people, especially businessmen, place orders for customized iPhones at record-breaking prices, thus making such iPhones the world’s most expensive iPhones. Listed below are some of these ridiculously expensive devices.
The World’s Most Expensive iPhones
The world’s most expensive iPhones have been a great subject of debate all over social media, schools, offices and even homes due to their unbelievable prices and the valuable materials used during the manufacturing process.
iPhone 4G Diamond Edition
The iPhone 4G Diamond Edition from Goldstriker International makes its way into the list of the most expensive iPhones in the world. It is surrounded by a metal band that contains 6.5 carats of VVS diamonds while the back has Apple’s famous logo in diamonds. It has an internal memory of 32 GB and it is factory unlocked thus enabling the user to enjoy it without worrying about the wireless carrier. It also has an ostrich-foot phone wallet fitted with various pockets that can hold a maximum of four credit cards. This device costs $19,460.
iPhone Princess Plus
iPhone Princess Plus is derived from the Princess cut that is used on 138 of the 318 pure diamonds found on its surface. The remaining 180 diamonds on this device are brilliant-cut. This iPhone has a total of around 17.75 carats of pure diamonds that were set in 18k white gold that runs along its rim. It costs $176,400 but you can still get the “Brilliants only” model that costs $66,150.
Kings Button iPhone
Kings Button iPhone has a line of 138 brilliant-cut diamonds surrounding its sides. It is engrossed with precious metals but according to the manufacturers, the 6.6 carat home button is the most valuable and expensive section of the whole device. This iPhone costs $2.4 million.
Goldstriker iPhone 3GS Supreme
Stuart Hughes is famous for his innovative ways of adding a sense of elegance, uniqueness and class on various devices such as video games and the iPhone appears to be his latest obsession. This iPhone has a casing created from 271 grams of gold. The screen is trimmed with 53, 1-carat diamonds whereas the home button is a 7.1 carat diamond. This device is encased in a chest carved from granite and the interior is made of top quality leather. It is estimated to be worth $3.2 million.
iPhone 4 Diamond Rose Edition
The iPhone 4 Diamond Rose Edition tops the list of the world’s most expensive iPhones. It is not a surprise that this iPhone is from famous designer Stuart Hughes who also created the famous Goldstriker model. It comes with a famous antenna band that runs around its sides. It also comes with a back plate made of pure rose gold. The antenna band is made of 100 carats of diamonds whereas the Apple logo is made of 53 more diamonds. Just like other expensive diamonds above, the home button has the highest value in the 3GS Supreme iPhone.
The home button in this device is made of platinum that includes a 7.4-carat pinkish diamond. It also comes in a classy pink 7Kg chest made of granite and the interior section fitted with leather. This iPhone is worth a whopping $8 million.
Naturally, even the most expensive iPhones in the world aren’t immune to damage. After spending all the money on cosmetic upgrades, the screen can still crack, or the device can still be dropped into a toilet. For the very wealthy, or the average joe, iFixYouri specializes in iPhone repair.
The much-awaited iOS and Android version of Microsoft Office suite may be around the corner. Online reports speculate that the productivity suite may be available on the iOS and Android mobile platforms in the next year.
There may be some strings attached to this though, since it is generally presumed that the iOS and Android apps of the Office suite may not be fully functional, without having to subscribe to Microsoft’s own Office 365 cloud service.
Microsoft Mobile Office Applications
From a Verge report citing unnamed sources, the yet to be released Office apps may only provide their users with the option to view their Word, PowerPoint and Excel documents. Each user may have to subscribe to the Microsoft Office 365 service, in order to edit his or her documents on the go.
Though the Verge report did not state or include a price for the subscription, a Microsoft Office Home Premium product’s 365 subscription generally costs $99.99 per annum for five user licenses. The mobile version of the subscription may, however, not cost as much as this.
App Release Date
According to the Verge report, the iOS version of Microsoft Office may be released towards the end of February or in early March 2013, while the Android version may be released in the month of May 2013.
The first date correlates with some earlier online reports on the release of the mobile Office apps. This includes a Czech Republic Microsoft product manager revealing a release date of March 2013 for the apps, and a published photo by The Daily, supposedly claiming to be a photograph of the mobile Office application running on an iPad, both of which were refuted and/or denied by Microsoft.
Mobile Office Launch
There were some predictions, too, that Microsoft would launch a mobile Office product at its SharePoint conference in Las Vegas, based on the assumption that Microsoft may want to position its mobile Office app as an enterprise product.
Presently Android and iOS users may use Microsoft OneNote app for note-taking but will have to rely on other third party apps like QuickOffice and Documents To Go, to read and edit their Office documents.
As great as apps are for our day-today operations, having a smartphone or other device that is out of commission due to unforeseen accidents such as a cracked screen or water damage may render such a tool useless. If your device is in need of repair, seeking out a professional such as iFixYouri can be a solid recourse.
Those looking for a free alternative iOS web browser will find that there are a number of options to choose from. Because installing and uninstalling programs on an iPhone or iPad can be complicated, a person will want to find the best free web browser for iOS the first time around. Following is some good advice on how to go about doing this.
What is the Best Free iOS Browser?
There are some excellent free iOS browsers on the market. Some are better than others but it is hard to pinpoint which one is actually the best. The fact is that a browser that is ideal for one person may not be ideal for another. A lot depends on an individual’s online browsing habits.
Opera Mini Web Browser
This particular browser may not be as feature rich as some other free iOS web browsers, but it is one of the best options around. The reason for this is the fact that Opera Mini Web Browser compresses all information before sending it to the browser, thus providing a person with a very fast connection. Individuals who browse the web at all times will most likely want to use this browser, which can be downloaded at opera.com/mobile/download/
Google Chrome
A person who wants a simple, easy to use browser will find that Google Chrome is generally the best option. This browser is especially ideal for individuals who use Chrome for a desktop and/or laptop computer. Chrome has a sync mechanism that allows a person to sign in and see all of his or her bookmarks, no matter where or when they were made. Stackable tabs and Incognito Mode are just two of the many features that tens of millions of iOS Chrome users have found to be extremely helpful.
Webroot SecureWeb Browser
Anyone who does online shopping and/or banking on his or her iPhone will want to use Webroot SecureWeb Browser, as it is the most secure iOS browser option available. It provides total security, automatically blocks malicious websites, has tabs that allow for quick browsing and will sort out website search results according to which sites are the safest to open.
Choosing a Web Browser for iOS
Choosing an iOS browser is not easy, as there are many good options to choose from. A person who does not want to use the default browser should consider the options noted above and see which one would work best for him or her.
Those who have problems installing or running the browser can turn to ifixyouri.com for help. The company is readily available and has the experience and expertise needed to sort out problems or glitches that may arise when installing or running a new iOS browser on an iPhone or iPad.
The 13-inch Retina MacBook Pro is a gorgeous device and has already won ear-splitting applause from users. Nevertheless, there are hitches and for a laptop costing as much as this does, you could not be blamed for being disappointed with technical problems.
Potential MacBook Issues
As great of a device as Apple has developed with its latest MacBook Pro, it seems almost inevitable that some glitches should accompany such a product.
Note: For those that may have more severe issues than a mere glitch and may require actual MacBook repair, seeking out experts such as iFixYouri is always a sound decision.
So without any further ado, let’s take a look some of the issues:
Usage
The Retina screen is gorgeous. You cannot help but fall in love with it. However, there aren’t many websites that take advantage of Retina at this point.
Graphic Performance
Testing the graphic performance of four different laptops with a heavy effect video file uncovered that the 15-inch Pro takes an average 20 seconds less than the 13-inch to render the file, whereas the 13-inch Air takes an average 10 seconds more than the 13-inch Pro to render the same file. Now when we consider that the Retina 13 costs $850 more than the 13-inch Air and around $200 less than the Pro 15, it does raise a few uneasy questions about the wisdom of investing in a Retina 13.
The 13-inch MacBook Pro does come with a wonderful visual design, awesome trackpad and keyboard, a compressed unibody design, and yet its graphic performance is not too superior to the MacBook Air. You also experience a minor slowdown when you use a hi-res setting.
The laptop is a bit smaller than the 15-inch Pro and way thicker than the 13-inch Air.
Battery Life and Sound
The battery life, which is around 3 hrs 15 mins, is good enough and the sound is excellent, too. However, there seems to be a soft echo to the sound, especially when you are listening to dialogue. The keyboard and the trackpad are still the best you are going to find in a laptop.
Should One Buy the New MacBook Pro?
Clearly, it’s hard to say that the new MacBook Pro is not a good investment. The laptop is still so much better that other laptops, performance-wise. And since it costs only fractionally more than its 13-inch counterpart, it is hard to see why you would not invest in the 15-inch if you are comfortable with its slightly-bigger size.