Definitively an interesting way to solve his problems with carrying the whole laptop. To me having having a full laptop is more important than that mobility, this because the multitask capability of the laptop vs the “one or two” apps approach in the iPad.
Still a nice way to work when you don’t have your laptop near to you.
A couple of days ago I got the flex for the focus mechanism in my 18-55 camera lens, but in my lack of experience I didn’t do a god job, the focus moved, and the camera tried to focus (it really tries) but the image remained blurry. So I had to put the flex in place again, the first attempt was not perfect. In order to do this. Here some pictures.
I have a problem with my camera, there’s a small cable that is flexible and helps to get the autofocus working, the problem is that with the time and usage the flex got broken, and then autofocus stop working.
I ask a friend that is very skilled soldering stuff, he usually repair broken motherboards, I asked if he could join the flex, he told me that he can, he would charge $300MXN (about $16.5 USD) to do the job. I found in mercadolibre (similar to eBay) the same flex I needed for $150 (about $8.3USD). So, I bought one and my goal was trying to fix the lens by myself.
The good part, I have everything needed, a really small Phillips screwdriver, the one used for the iPhone screws is just fine, a small Phillips is required too, and tons of patience.
The good part, I learned how to disassemble this lens, is quite simple once you understand it. I removed the damaged flex and put the new one in place.
The bad part, the flex was not exactly in place, so, focus is not working, I mean, it moves, but getting something in focus takes a lot of time.
The challenging part… fix it without asking for a new flex (although they are pretty cheap).
Some pictures for the memories.
So… I’m watching videos of how to repair an iPad (mini) that does not boot, it’s not even recognised by the computer when connected via USB ?.