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About Me

My name is Walter Galan. I was previously employed as a Technical Writer and Photographer for iFixit. During my tenure at iFixit, I've written and co-written over 2000 repair guides for devices ranging from mobile phones to automobiles.

I began writing guides primarily for PowerBooks. Since then, I've developed step-by-step repair documentation for iPods, MacBooks, iPhones, etc and a variety of other devices.

Hobbies

I'm a simple man. I enjoy a fine whiskey, I like breakfast foods, and sleeping. And Nic Cage movies. But when I'm not sipping on whiskey, eating breakfast, sleeping, or watching a Nic Cage film, I like to travel.

List of countries I've visited:

  • China
  • Australia
  • Canada
  • El Salvador (this is my favorite)

List of countries I want to visit:

  • The World (I'm assuming that the world counts as one country)

I enjoy playing video games. I don't consider myself a hardcore gamer. I game occasionally. I have a preference to Sony PlayStation consoles.

My Photography

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My Teardowns

Nintendo 3DSNintendo 3DS Teardown
PlayStation 4PlayStation 4 Teardown
Apple PencilApple Pencil Teardown
PlayStation VitaPlayStation Vita Teardown
Nintendo DSiNintendo DSi Teardown
iPhone 4iPhone 4 Teardown
Nintendo DSi XLNintendo DSi XL Teardown
PebblePebble Teardown
iPhone 4SiPhone 4S Teardown
MacBook Pro 15" Retina Display Mid 2012MacBook Pro Retina Display Teardown

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Teardowns I've Contributed To

PlayStation 3 SlimPlayStation 3 Slim Teardown
Nintendo 3DS XL 2015Nintendo 3DS XL 2015 Teardown
PlayStation 4 ProPlayStation 4 Pro Teardown
Xbox One SXbox One S Teardown
Xbox OneXbox One Teardown
Mac mini Late 2014Mac mini Late 2014 Teardown
PlayStation 3 Super SlimPlayStation 3 Super Slim Teardown
Nintendo Wii UNintendo Wii U Teardown
Xbox 360 EXbox 360 E Teardown
MacBook Pro 13" Function Keys Late 2016MacBook Pro 13" Function Keys Late 2016 Teardown

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Teardowns I've Helped Translate

iPhone 6 PlusiPhone 6 Plus Teardown (Español)

My Guides

iPod Nano 4th GenerationiPod Nano 4th Generation Battery Replacement
iPod Nano 3rd GenerationiPod Nano 3rd Generation Battery Replacement
iPhone 6iPhone 6 Battery Replacement
Xbox 360Xbox 360 Optical Drive Replacement
iPod Nano 1st GenerationiPod Nano 1st Generation Battery Replacement
iPhone 6iPhone 6 Screen Replacement
iPhone 4iPhone 4 Battery Replacement
PlayStation 3PlayStation 3 Blu-ray Disc Drive Replacement
iPhone 4SiPhone 4S Battery Replacement
MacBook Air 13" Mid 2013MacBook Air 13" Mid 2013 Battery Replacement

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Guides I've Contributed To

PhoneHow to Restore or Apply an Oleophobic Coating
Electronics SkillsHow to Apply Thermal Paste
iPod 5th Generation (Video)iPod 5th Generation (Video) Battery Replacement
Electronics SkillsHow to Remove a Stripped Screw
SolderingHow To Solder and Desolder Connections
Mac OS XHow to Install macOS High Sierra
PlayStation 3Yellow Light of Death Repair
Nintendo WiiNintendo Wii DVD Drive Replacement
XboxXbox Disassembly
iPod Nano 5th GenerationiPod Nano 5th Generation Battery Replacement

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Guides I've Helped Translate

Electronics SkillsComo usar un Multímetro
iOpenerCalentamiento del iOpener
Apple WatchReemplazo de Batería Apple Watch
iPod ClassicReemplazo de Batería de iPod Classic
iPhone 6Reemplazo de la Batería del iPhone 6
iPhone SEReemplazo de la pantalla del iPhone SE
iPhone 6Reemplazo de la pantalla de iPhone 6
Nintendo 3DS XLReemplazo de la batería de la Nintendo 3DS XL
MacBook Air 13" Mid 2013Reemplazo de la batería del MacBook Air de 13" a mediados de 2013
Sony Xperia ZTelefono Sony Xperia - Menú de Servicio / Prueba

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My Wikis

Washing MachineWashing Machine
Asus LaptopAsus Laptop
Nintendo 3DSNintendo 3DS
Mac miniMac mini
Motorola PhoneMotorola Phone
Android TabletAndroid Tablet
Oven/Stove/RangeOven/Stove/Range
Samsung TabletSamsung Tablet
Apple SmartwatchApple Smartwatch
Dell DesktopDell Desktop

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Wikis I've Contributed To

Apple iPhoneApple iPhone
MacMac
ApplianceAppliance
ElectronicsElectronics
PCPC
MacBook ProMacBook Pro
HouseholdHousehold
Microsoft Game ConsoleMicrosoft Game Console
ApparelApparel
CameraCamera

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Wikis I've Helped Translate

Automóviles y CamionesAutomóviles y Camiones
TeléfonoTeléfono
Teléfono AndroidTeléfono Android
VideoconsolasVideoconsolas
PC portátilPC portátil
iPhone de AppleiPhone de Apple
MacMac
móvil Samsungmóvil Samsung
PCPC
Portátiles MacPortátiles Mac

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My Favorite Guides

Quickmill 0625Removal of the changeover valve
Polaroid Sun 600 LMSPolaroid Sun 600 LMS Lens Replacement
Nikon D70Nikon D70 CCD Board Replacement
Canon AE-1Canon AE-1 Tripod Mount Replacement
1998-2002 Honda Accord1998-2002 Honda Accord Ignition Switch Replacement
Plastic ChairPlastic Chair Teardown
iMac Intel 21.5" EMC 2428iMac Intel 21.5" EMC 2428 Teardown
iMac Intel 20" EMC 2105 and 2118iMac Intel 20" EMC 2105 and 2118 Camera Board Replacement
Nikon D5100Nikon D5100 Teardown
BlackBerry PlayBookBlackBerry PlayBook Teardown

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Completed Guides

iMac Intel 20" EMC 2133 and 2210iMac Intel 20" EMC 2133 and 2210 Video Card Replacement
Xbox 360Xbox 360 Optical Drive Replacement
2000-2007 Toyota Corolla2003-2008 Toyota Corolla Finding the Fuse Box
Quickmill 0625Removal of the changeover valve

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