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Background

My name is Geoff (Top Gear anyone?), and I'm an iFixit technical writer. I'm currently a fourth year Computer Engineering student at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, but I originally hail from Norco (AKA Horsetown U.S.A), a rural community in Southern California.

What do I do at iFixit?

I get to take apart the latest and greatest tech gizmos, as well as help run iFixit's EDU program. I've always been a huge computer nerd, so iFixit is the perfect fit for me. My first official teardown was the Project Tango Tablet, and I can't wait to see what newfangled devices I get to take apart in the coming years.

What do I do with my free time?

When I'm not busy bringing awesome DIY repair goodness to the internet, I love to work on my car, enjoy the outdoors, dabble in photography, and spend an inordinate amount of time playing video games.

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My Teardowns

iPad Pro 9.7"iPad Pro 9.7" Teardown
Nexus 5XNexus 5X Teardown
Nexus 6PNexus 6P Teardown
LightsaberLightsaber Teardown
iPad Mini 3 Wi-FiiPad Mini 3 Wi-Fi Teardown
Motorola Moto 360Motorola Moto 360 Teardown
LG G4LG G4 Teardown
Samsung Galaxy S5 MiniSamsung Galaxy S5 Mini Teardown
Belkin WeMo SwitchBelkin WeMo Switch Teardown

Teardowns I've Contributed To

Nintendo SwitchNintendo Switch Teardown
Nintendo 3DS XL 2015Nintendo 3DS XL 2015 Teardown
Xbox One SXbox One S Teardown
Retina MacBook 2015Retina MacBook 2015 Teardown
Mac mini Late 2014Mac mini Late 2014 Teardown
Microsoft Surface Laptop Gen 1Microsoft Surface Laptop Teardown
PlayStation 2 SlimlinePlayStation 2 Slimline Teardown/Disassembly
iPhone 7iPhone 7 Teardown
Microsoft Surface Pro 4Microsoft Surface Pro 4 Teardown
iPhone 7 PlusiPhone 7 Plus Teardown

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My Guides

Screen DoorScreen Door Mesh Replacement
2006-2013 Toyota Corolla2009-2012 Toyota Corolla Cabin Air Filter Replacement
Retina MacBook 2015Retina MacBook 2015 Display Assembly Replacement
FaucetHow To Fix A Leaky Faucet
Electronics SkillsHow to Use Heat Shrink Tubing
Retina MacBook 2015Retina MacBook 2015 USB-C Port Replacement
Electronics SkillsIdentifying Major Electronic Components
1992-1999 BMW 3 Series1992-1999 BMW 3 Series Oil Replacement
Nintendo 3DS XL 2015How To Transfer Content To Your New 3DS XL
ToolHow To Remove Rust From Old Tools

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Guides I've Contributed To

iOpeneriOpener Heating
Electronics SkillsRecognizing & Disconnecting Cable Connectors
Electronics SkillsHow to Apply Thermal Paste
Electronics SkillsHow to Remove a Stripped Screw
Electronics SkillsHow To Use A Multimeter
2012-2015 Honda Civic2012-2015 Honda Civic Key Battery Replacement
iPhone 6iPhone 6 Battery Replacement
iMac Intel 27" Retina 5K DisplayiMac Intel 27" Retina 5K Display Hard Drive Replacement
iPod Nano 5th GenerationiPod Nano 5th Generation Battery Replacement
DualShock 4DualShock 4 Left Analog Stick Replacement

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My Wikis

Google PhoneGoogle Phone
OnePlus PhoneOnePlus Phone
MSI LaptopMSI Laptop
Home ConstructionHome Construction
Electronics SkillsElectronics Skills
BatteryBattery
HMD Nokia PhoneHMD Nokia Phone
Yamaha MotorcycleYamaha Motorcycle
Recreational VehicleRecreational Vehicle
Apple MouseApple Mouse

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Wikis I've Contributed To

Apple iPhoneApple iPhone
Car and TruckCar and Truck
Apple iPadApple iPad
Xiaomi PhoneXiaomi Phone
New Nintendo 3DS XLNew Nintendo 3DS XL
Xbox ControllerXbox Controller
BMWBMW
Amazon Kindle & TabletAmazon Kindle & Tablet
Motorola Moto GMotorola Moto G
iMac Intel 27" Retina 5K Display (Late 2014 & 2015)iMac Intel 27" Retina 5K Display (Late 2014 & 2015)

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My Favorite Guides

Lenovo Tab 2 A10-70Lenovo Tab 2 A10-70 Front Glass and Digitizer Replacement
LightsaberLightsaber Teardown
PebblePebble Teardown
Motorola Moto 360Motorola Moto 360 Teardown

Completed Guides

Samsung Galaxy S4Samsung Galaxy S4 Rear Facing Camera Replacement
iPhone 4SiPhone 4S Screen Replacement
Apple AC AdapterHow to Repair an Apple AC Adapter Broken Cable
Samsung Galaxy S4Samsung Galaxy S4 USB Board Replacement
iPhone 5siPhone 5s LCD and Digitizer Replacement
Samsung Galaxy S4Samsung Galaxy S4 Display Assembly Replacement
HTC One SHTC One S Motherboard Replacement
Apple Thunderbolt DisplayApple Thunderbolt Display LCD Replacement
Samsung Galaxy S4Samsung Galaxy S4 Battery Replacement
MacBook Pro 13" Unibody Mid 2012MacBook Pro 13" Unibody Mid 2012 RAM Replacement

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Member Since 09/30/13

Hey there, I'm Geoff! I started working at iFixit as a technical writer in July of 2014. I'm currently a fourth year Computer Engineering student at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo.