Hello world!
I’m Arthur—technical writer, teardown engineer, researcher, and photographer at iFixit.
I have the illustrious honor of taking devices apart, identifying components, figuring out how things work, and showing others how to fix stuff. In addition, I perform electrical analysis and research how emergent tech works.
A day at the office: working on Google Pixel 3 guides
Education
I graduated from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo with a master’s degree in electrical engineering, with a focus on control systems and mechatronics. Along the way, I designed high efficiency DC power circuits, grew organic OLED panels in a vacuum, and programmed a small swarm of robots to autonomously navigate and map out a cluttered room. My thesis work involved training neural networks to detect hidden structural faults in commercial buildings using acceleration sensor data. I enjoy both the theoretical and practical hands-on nature of my degree.
Making single pixel OLED panels in vacuum
“By teaching, we learn”
Much of my time at iFixit is spent instructing people how to fix stuff by writing step-by-step repair guides. So far, I’ve written over 180 guides for devices ranging from Rug Doctors to iPads. As I research, disassemble, and document repair procedures, I’m always learning something new. Working on smartphones necessitated a good understanding of how lithium-ion batteries work; writing Rug Doctor guides taught me how to remove rivets— something I haven’t had to deal with in smartphones…yet.
Installing a rivet onto the Rug Doctor
I am also a member of iFixit’s team of teardown engineers, publishing informative, in-depth reports on the inner workings of newly-released gadgets such as the Magic Leap One and the iPhone XS. These teardowns includes chip analysis and explain complicated concepts (such as waveguides) in layman’s terms.
Identifying chips for the iPhone XS
Interests
I’m curious by nature; I enjoy exploring long-forgotten roads, trying non-mainstream food, and disassembling new smartphones! I like retro, well-designed mechanical machines; I own four typewriters and drive a Suzuki Samurai.
Driving the Sammy on Quatal Canyon road
Smontaggi ai quali Ho Lavorato
Le Mie Guide
Guide alle quali Ho Contribuito
Guide che ho aiutato a tradurre
Le Mie Guide Preferite
Guide Completate
Le Mie Storie
iPhone 5s battery & home button replacement
iPhone 5s Home Button
Hi Scott,
The battery should definitely last more than that. Try calibrating the battery following the instructions below. If that doesn’t solve the issue, contact our support and we will help resolve the issue!
For optimal performance, calibrate your newly installed battery: Charge it to 100% and keep charging it for at least 2 more hours. Then use your device until it shuts off due to low battery. Finally, charge it uninterrupted to 100%.
Hi Kirk,
This is probably because the new battery isn’t properly calibrated. I’ll add that missing info into the conclusion.
For optimal performance, calibrate your newly installed battery: Charge it to 100% and keep charging it for at least 2 more hours. Then use your device until it shuts off due to low battery. Finally, charge it uninterrupted to 100%.
It is possible to replace the battery without replacing the display, but there is a significant chance you may break the display during removal. It depends on if your display already has micro-fractures, and how stubborn the screen adhesives are. I would personally buy a screen just in case, and return the part if I didn’t need it.
You found the right product! I will clean up the comments and add the tape into the parts section.
Hi Ed,
I would definitely check the front-facing connector first. Disconnect and re-seat the connector. Check and clear any debris in the socket.
Hi Anthony,
As stated in the warning at top, a teardown is an educational look at the device, and is not meant to be used as a guide. Our repair guides will show up here, and contain accurate details (such as tools needed, how to unlock ZIF connectors, etc.) as well as step by step instructions on how to complete the repair.
Fixed and soldered.
Fijo y soldado.
It depends on how sensitive the detectors are. If it can detect keys/coins, it will probably trigger.
Hi Jorge,
As the memory is basically chips on the logic board, it is not possible to upgrade it. You can try to replace the entire logic board with one that has a higher capacity pre-installed.
We are currently out of stock for the replacement. To connect the new screen and home button, carefully follow the instructions in reverse.
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