Hi I'm Austin and I work in iFixit's EDU department.
I grew up in San Diego and went to school in Santa Cruz to study physics and later, theater. I've spent the past few years tutoring and teaching everything from fluid dynamics to pataphysical theater to pottery and I love finding the connecting threads between subjects.
Going to college in Santa Cruz awakened in me a love for all things bicycle. Pictured is the bike I’ve built from the frame up, replacing each part over the 5 year span I’ve owned it. Bicycles have been the subject of most of my tinkering. Past projects include a Specialized Epic Carbon Pro (think 90’s carbon road bike) restoration, a rusty old Peugeot I turned into a grocery getter with a way too large basket, and a Bridgestone XO-4.
I try to keep my free time as diverse as my studies, and can be found biking, hiking, climbing, or just digging into the latest dramatic television series. I've also become a bit of a chef in recent years (fueled by my insatiable appetite) and can cook up a mean pizza or stir-fry.
It looks like there are 40 pins on the display connector. I’m not sure what it would be called or if it’s any kind of standard. If you do manage to convert the display to an extra monitor, you should definitely let us know though!
It appears that OEM screens are no longer available for this phone. I was able to find this third party display assembly that looks like it would work, but I can’t attest to its functionality, so there would be a bit of risk involved for you. Hope that helps!
Hi josephine,
It seems like this is just a standard coin cell battery with a small bit attached. They can be found for around $20-30 usd on amazon. Just make sure to get the one that is compatible with your model. I found these three, hopefully one of them could work for you.
Unfortunately, the black tape covering the edges of the battery extends below the motherboard on the side with the connector. It may be dangerous to force it out as it could tear the material, and will be difficult to reinstall a replacement as the tape will not be seated underneath the motherboard.