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iFixit Giving Away 1,776 "iPhone Liberation Kits"

netbuzz writes "In a clever bit of self-promotion, the do-it-yourself repair evangelists at iFixit announced today that they will be giving away 1,776 free 'iPhone liberation kits' that will allow Apple customers access to the inner workings of their devices by replacing the difficult-to-remove pentalobe screws with standard Phillips screws. 'Get a free insurance policy,' iFixit says. 'In the unfortunate event that your iPhone needs repair, you will be set to make any necessary fix. For situations when you need to get the battery out of your iPhone as quickly as possible—such as after dropping the device into water—you will be ready.'"

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  1. Re:why replace once you have the screwdriver? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 2, Funny

    I get the feeling you can count to "potato."

  2. Did Father Steve approve of this?!?!? by TWiTfan · · Score: 5, Funny

    The rest of you can burn in Hell if you want, but in THIS house, we stick to Father Steve's teachings.

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  3. Re:Problems with statutory rights by cockpitcomp · · Score: 5, Funny

    Just explain that replaced one screw at a time, therefore, the phone was never "open". The great thing about phone companies is they are always very understanding of their customers and willing to work with you rationally.

  4. Re:why replace once you have the screwdriver? by Capt.DrumkenBum · · Score: 5, Funny

    Torx is NOT better.
    If I ever find the bastard that decided that it was a good idea to use Torx on my Jeep I will beat him to death with a sack full of the Torx bolts I have broken or stripped over the years.
    If there is even one Jeep Wrangler owner on the jury I will get away with it too. Followed by a parade in my honour.

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  5. Re:you've not seen what most officers use, hinge c by Cro+Magnon · · Score: 3, Funny

    I sure hope you typed that on an iPhone...

    Or in handcuffs!

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