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FIXSTORY ACADEMY • 1:1 Hands-on Training

Become an Expert
iPhone Technician

A 5-day intensive course covering everything from diagnostics to microsoldering basics. Learn screens, batteries, charging ports, and back glass repair — plus how to run the shop once you open it.

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Student learning iPhone repair microsoldering at FixStory Academy
Why This Course

What You Walk Away With

Five days is short. Here is exactly what it buys you.

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Start your business right away

You are not left with theory. Five days in, you can take in your first paying repair.

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Every everyday repair, covered

Screens, batteries, ports, cameras, housings, water damage. Everything except advanced board-level microsoldering.

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Know what to outsource

You learn where your limit is and how to hand off high-level board work instead of destroying a customer's phone.

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Low cost to get started

Repair is one of the cheapest businesses to open. No storefront and no heavy inventory needed on day one.

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Vendor access from day one

Finding parts suppliers you can trust is where most beginners stall. You leave with ours.

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Support after you leave

When you hit a repair you have not seen before, you have someone to ask.

Technical Skills

What You Will Master

We teach you how to fix the most common and profitable issues.

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Screen & Battery

Master adhesive removal, True Tone programming, and safe battery extraction without puncturing.

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Charging Ports

Diagnose and replace Lightning/USB-C dock connectors and microphone assemblies.

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Advanced Diagnostics

Use USB meters and DC power supplies to find short circuits and"No Power" causes.

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Back Glass & Housing

Learn full housing swaps and back glass removal both ways — laser machine operation and the manual heat method.

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Camera & Face ID

Fix shaking cameras, black screens, and learn how to preserve Face ID during repairs.

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Water Damage

Board cleaning workflows, ultrasonic cleaning, and corrosion removal for data recovery.

5-Day Roadmap

Intensive Curriculum

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Day 1: Diagnostics & Disassembly

Understanding iPhone architecture (iPhone 8 to 16). Learning screw maps, opening techniques, and using DC Power Supplies to read current (Amps) for diagnosis.

  • check Safe opening techniques
  • check Screw mapping & organization
  • check Using DC Power Supply
  • check 3uTools Analysis
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Day 2: Screen, Battery & Power

Hands-on training for the most common repairs. Replacing screens without losing True Tone. Replacing batteries and handling 'Unknown Part' messages.

  • check OLED vs LCD replacement
  • check True Tone programming
  • check Battery adhesive removal
  • check BMS board spot welding intro
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Day 3: Ports, Cameras & Small Parts

Fixing charging issues (Dock connector). Replacing front/rear cameras and understanding Face ID risks. Cleaning speakers and microphones.

  • check Charging port replacement
  • check Camera module swap
  • check Face ID safety protocols
  • check Taptic engine & Speakers
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Day 4: Housing, Back Glass & Business

Full housing transplant techniques. Back glass repair taught two ways: how to operate the laser machine, plus the hands-on manual method for when no laser is available. Business operations: Sourcing parts, pricing strategies, and warranty management.

  • check Full housing swap
  • check Laser machine operation & settings
  • check Manual back glass removal (no laser)
  • check Supplier list (Vendors)
  • check Pricing & Profit margins
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Day 5: Water Damage & Real-World Practice

Water damage cleaning workflow. Hands-on practice on devices with unknown faults, handled the same way you would handle a walk-in customer. Wrap-up Q&A and certification.

  • check Water damage ultrasonic cleaning
  • check Corrosion removal
  • check Real-world repair simulation
  • check Wrap-up Q&A & Certification
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The curriculum above is a general guide. Actual course content may be expanded or adjusted depending on the student's skill level, pace, and the device models available during the session.

Beyond the Bench

How to Run the Business

Repair skills alone do not make a shop profitable. We teach you how we actually run ours.

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Parts Sourcing

Trusted vendor list, how to tell part grades apart (OEM, pulled, aftermarket), and how much stock to keep on hand.

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Pricing & Margins

How to price each repair, quote a walk-in on the spot, and know your real margin after parts and labor.

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Intake & Warranty

Intake forms and disclaimers, repair tickets, warranty policy, and how to handle a comeback without losing the customer.

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Shop Setup

What tools to buy first, how to lay out a bench, and what it realistically costs to open your doors.

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Getting Customers

Google Business Profile setup, collecting reviews, and getting found by people searching for repair near you.

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Daily Workflow

Intake to hand-off: quality check before delivery, customer data handling, and keeping repair records clean.

Invest in Your Future

Start a new career or grow your business.

1:1 Only

1:1 Masterclass

Personalized coaching. We correct your hand skills in real-time.

$1,500 / 5 days
  • check_circle 5 Days (10AM - 5PM)
  • check_circle All Tools & Devices Provided
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