#Replacing the proximity sensor

[salvationrepair]

Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 8.0 Proximity Sensor Replacement

Duration: 45 minutes Steps: 6 Steps Step 1 Watch out when popping off the screen—carelessness can lead to damage! – Grab that trusty large plastic opening tool and work your magic by gently prying the screen apart from the back cover. Take your time—slow and steady wins this race! Step 2 – Once you’ve successfully pried every part of the screen away from the back cover, you should be able to…

[satans-codpiece]

8 with screamer pls

8) oops, we were just hiding in this closet, but then the close proximity get us too turned on not to fuck

(Implicitly TFP Starscream, post-Partners. Him sneaking around the Nemesis is so good for this.)

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You thought you were dying; that someone's finally come to kill the High Command's pet human in an idiotic power play-

Until he was shushing you.

"What are you doing here?"

You hadn't seen him in weeks, months-- you still didn't see him as talons had curled together in a protective cup. Until your demand registered in his audials and each towering rod of metal sprung apart.

"ME???" He hisses, optics wide, lighting up the room in scarlet. All around you, his thin digits twitch with indignation. He holds you at chest height, but even here he makes you look up to see him. "What do you think I'm doing? I'm running on fumes out there and-" Starscream's head whips towards the door. All at once the red light that had been bathing you is gone, illuminating dark metal. It takes another several seconds before you hear what had drawn his attention. Footsteps- several in succession. A squad of Vehicons. Were they there for him? You turn back towards him and truly take in his appearance. As bright as his lights are in the pitch black room, they're dim- dim for how blinding they should be with him keyed up, ready to fight whatever came through the door. Worse, him looking away gives you the perfect view of the horrid scratch just below his right optic.

He holds you so close, so precariously folding his limbs to fit into the closet anyway- you stretch up onto your tip toes and reach for him. "Starscream..."

Your fingertips barely brush metal. His face snaps back towards you.

In an instant you can see it, plain as though he'd told you himself. He didn't come back for you-- not that you would have expected him to, he was hardly the most dedicated of them-- but now that he has you in his servos again... The apertures of his optics spin, watching you, betraying more than he would ever want to say. Outside, the footsteps recede.

"I was worried about you." You say, "I missed you." and it's true. When you reach for him again, he lets you touch, your tiny palm against his massive, cool cheek.

"Of course you did." Starscream says on instinct. But the waver of his optics, of his derma means there's something else. Starscream quiets as he struggles to say something with sincerity. Evidently, he doesn't quite get there. "I can't mass displace." It's not what he really means to say, replaces his first-line defense of sarcasm and self-aggrandizement with second-line allusion. It's enough to give you pause- "Have to be quick." and that's enough for you to push it aside.

You nod, instantly breathless. You don't know what quick means to him right now, so you skip the formalities and kick your pants off the edge of his servo. His optics darken at the sight of you adjusting, settling back against the quickly warming plates.

And when you part your legs for him- his engine hums, spooling up despite his attempts to suppress the sound- and his glossa spills from his intake. Slick, smooth metal joints trace up your thigh- and that's all the warm-up you get before he's sliding between your lips.

A gasp rips its way from your mouth- and you quickly cover it with your hand, sinking your teeth into your fingers just to keep quiet. From the heat in Starscream's gaze and the momentary flick of his wings, you think he'd wish you wouldn't- regardless of how tactically sound that impulse is.

He drags his glossa up nice and slow, lets his optics shutter, rerouting processing power to the chemical sensors on his glossa. It's been a quartex- no, two- since he last tasted you and your strange little organic lubricant. It's sweet and so strangely inert, his drained tanks aching for energy-dense fuel, not the delicious strings of proteins you leak so obligingly onto his glossa.

His faceplate is cool when he draws his servo even closer, your thighs pressing up to rough-worn metal. You sigh for the contact, squirm in his palm as his languid licks turn intentional, the tapered tip prodding at your entrance while the base rubs teasingly across your clit.

"Star," You sigh into your fist. He must hear it- because his engine gives a stuttering, half-aborted purr and his glossa pushes in.

With so little effort, he fills you- and your warmth, your softness, your taste surrounds him. This time, his engine's spooling goes unchecked, a deep rumble that rises in pitch- and yet does nothing to hide the distinctive shnk of his panel opening.

You wish you had the time, that he had the energy to fuck you properly. It's been so long, and as nice as his glossa feels pumping into you, squirming deliciously against your walls, it's not the same.

Around you, his talons twitch again- and now you watch his arm move and stroke himself with a pace that shuns the very concept of patience. Heat bursts from his vents, fans clicking ever higher in vain. It's been too long- too long without him, too long worrying. There's no room for the nice, slow reunion fuck you each deserved.

"Close," You gasp, but he already knows. He's felt how your soft, squishing walls keep trying to clamp down on his glossa, as though you could trap him inside that soft, wet little frame-

"Yes, yes," He purrs- voice rumbling unimpeded from his vox. Red light washes over your tiny body as he re-engages his optics, watches as you squirm in his servo-

And when you cry out, "Star!" body going rigid because of him- for him- Starscream's engine stutters, skips a cycle and he moans against your skin. His arm trembles, struggles to work himself through his own overload.

He leans away, his vents hot like desert air on your skin. The light of his optics has dimmed, lowered in the wake of his spent charge- but still coat your body in a garnet gleam, every inch of you painted red for him.

You rub your hand along his, feel the grooves between plates. "Do you have to go?" You murmur, staring up him.

"I'll be back." Starscream promises, stroking your body so carefully with one long, sharp talon. "I'll find you."

[zephyruslights]

lil character study that some force possessed me to write in second person pov. idk it just seemed to fit

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Sweet Malaise

Your spark swells as he draws near—though you cannot see it, you are certain that the coronal plasma must be expanding outward, a not-uncommon manifestation of joy. It's also a manifestation of a few other things, such as seeking a merge, and you cannot help but feel that may be relevant, as loathe as you are to admit it. You would not put that past the spark in your chest, the traitorous, pathetic, pitiable thing. Your yearning seems to reach new lows each time you think you've found the bottom, and you no longer have the wherewithal to be surprised.

The sensation of his field as it lazily entwines with yours is as familiar as light in your optics, yet more indulgent than any of Cybertron's luxuries. It's everything you'll ever need. You want more. You need more. His presence torments your greedy spark, all the more so as your proximity sensors register how near he comes to you.

The urge to turn and grasp that slender waist of his is irrationally powerful. You reroute the energy towards tapping your digits against your desk. It's not a very good replacement, but does provide enough distraction to keep your frame from doing something very stupid without your permission.

Optimus’s field presses deeper into yours with a wave of warming calm that makes your fans catch and your plating shiver. A moment later, the gentle weight of his servo presses down upon your pauldron. You let it steal the tension from your frame, your struts sagging and a breath of too-warm air slipping from your vents along with one of those helpless sighs that he's able to draw from you so easily. The tapping of your digits ceases, your spark having accepted submitting to him touching you, as small of a touch as it is. It's good enough—it needs to be enough, because you cannot have more than this.

Your field ripples gratefully, and you cannot keep the love from it, but it's all right because he will not question it. There are many forms of love. He loves you back, and you can foolishly pretend for a moment that it matches your own before your logic reminds you that you're torturing yourself for no reason. Still, his love feels wonderful. You might cry from it sometimes if you allowed yourself, but beyond being pathetic, that would only give him something needless to worry over.

You are blessed to be his friend. The inappropriate sentiments that you can feel prodding out from your spark—even though you keep actual flights of fantasy truncated and locked away—are surely a result of your own imperfection.

[canowhoopasshg]

This here is my own pride and joy! Best known as

COGITO ERGO BOOM

I think, therefore you explode.

This beauty here is my very own custom Monarch Chassis, courtesy of the Smith Shimano Corporation. This thing fields some of the most advanced guidance systems this side of the Long Rim PLUS the explosive ordnance to back it up. Despite its size and relative capacity for destruction, it's actually pretty quick. Being able to rapidly reposition, see over most other mechs and cover, field a wide array of high range weapons, and hack its opponents with its powerful on board computers and sensors, the Monarch makes for an excellent all-arounder run and gun mech. It's most impressive qualities are it's independently targeting Avenger Silos and its COMP/CON assisted seeking payload, a system that fires a missile at a target you can see only when it can absolutely guarantee the strike will be successful and an advanced computing algorithm that allows the Monarch to bypass all cover, armoring and resistances that it's enemies may have.

Now my Cogito is really something special. I've fitted her with some auxiliary concussion missiles of my own design, as well as a custom Smith Shimano ferrofluid paint job. She's also fitted with a good old GMS personal shield which comes in real handy (especially since the power draw starts pushing my reactor a bit which helps to fuel some other "dangerous" and "irresponsibly radioactive" personal modifications I've made to the Cogito).

As far as weapons she's fielding, We're packing a standard GMS Assault Rifle, because even with all the guided missiles in the system, sometimes all you need is a good old fashioned hail of bullets.

The next weapon is some total piece of shit I mounted before realizing that it didn't even work. Some rare piece of equipment some schmuck on the Icebreaker sold me, called it a "Verbal Gun" or something. I hooked it up with an SSC Stabilizer Mod and everything and when I took it down to the firing range to try it out, the damn thing wouldn't go off! Still looks pretty cool and had a decent camera built into the thing so I scrapped the original Monarch receptors and replaced it with that seeing as it was SSC compatible. Doesn't do anything too crazy but ever since I installed it every so often I'll get a pop up of a little guy on my hud when one of my squad mates takes a hit saying he's hungry and a button pops up to feed him some pellets. We'll whenever I press that pellet button the ferrofluid on my mech freaks the hell out and sorta... bites???? A chunk out of whoever just hit my teammate??? I've tried reaching out about it to my SSC contact but the messages never go through for some reason. Regardless, I'm gonna keep feeding him his "snicker-snacks", not just gonna let the poor little guy starve.

And last but not least. The Gandiva Missiles. Self guided rockets that lock onto anything with a computer and don't stop til they've given them a proper knock on the door if you know what I mean. I can hit anything with these bad boys, with or without my eyes closed. Each rocket is wirelessly in contact with the firing platform which is constantly sending and receiving combat data to a COMP/CON Hivemind out in the Core Worlds. In fact, I've gotten a couple messages from my sponsor contacts about some issues they've been having at the hivemind headquarters about some of their COMP/CON units getting infected with some kind of weird virus and that they suspect it may have something to do with my Gandivas in Calliope and their proximity to our unique dialect of COMP/CON (Shout out to my loyal camera man, Keith). Regardless of vocal quirks, this weapon is top of the line SSC firepower that I've been lucky enough to level at a number of Long Rim baddies.

Stay tuned for next time, where I'll be going over one of the other mechs piloted by Hell's Gate's finest.

Stay Frosty Brothbros! And remember! YOU ONLY NEED ONE ☝️😉!

[lets-try-some-writing]

I really enjoy your writing and thoughts on Cybertronian culture and wondered how you think the bots would show gestures of affection, what I mean is I feel that humans are very tactile and touch oriented but transformers may be just as much but in a far more subtle ways such as a little head pat or a stroke down the spinal strut,a gesture of complete trust and friendship or the gently brush of a EM field, I just wondered how you think the bots would do this and perhaps how they would try and communicate this to the kids. :0 I hope your well, no rush!!

A good idea! So sorry it took so long to get to it! I love culture tidbits, I am just a tad overwhelmed right now! Also I have a bad habit of hoarding requests like some dragon on a pile of gold.

Displays of Affection

Affection on Cybertron is far different than how it is for humanity. There is little need for touch to signify things due to the presence of fields and proximity sensors. The only reason for a mech to be touching another individual is to examine them for injuries or to make a point, be it good or bad. Touch is reserved for important things and thus is kept to a minimum amongst the most civilized mecha.

That is not to say that Cybertronians do not enjoy touch. No, due to the sheer number of sensors and other alerts that they are constantly swamped in, a loving touch means a great deal. However to preserve their sanity and to not be overwhelmed, touch is kept quiet and often very gentle. Between strangers, touch is nonexistent, it simply isn't a part of life. Words and EM field communication are the preferred method, and even then EM fields are very sensitive so most often they wouldn't use those either. It takes time for touch to be given, and it is always a gift, thus never being seen between those who do not know one another.

For co-workers and those bound together by circumstance, touch is still not part of life unless absolutely required. If necessary, touch is accepted with begrudging understanding between co-workers, however at most it is EM field communication that is used as a replacement if touch must be used at all. A quick flare of a field as a warning or a swift mingling to soothe a worried spark is about the limit of what is seen amongst acquaintances and wary partners. Perhaps there may be a swift tap to the shoulder plating, the least sensitive part of the body to catch the attention of a mech unable or unwilling to be aware of EM fields, but beyond that there is no other interaction.

Amongst friends touch begins to happen, but always with fields first. A gentle touch of fields to show affection and a constant soothing wavelength going back and forth to keep the other happy and content is fairly common. Shoulder touches are also something seen amongst friends since it is a sign of trust, a show that one believes the other willing to guard them. Of course touching does not go much farther than that. The shoulders are the limit die to how armored they are and how difficult it would be to cause pain through touch in that area. Even still, it is a far greater act of trust than that offered to simple co-workers.

Amica bonded get special treatment when it comes to touch. They are bound together by spark and are like siblings in all but CNA and thus know each other better. Fields mingle and share emotion in a way no others do, touches are gentle and loving, often running along back struts and along limbs in a kind manner. Words are less often used and instead replaced by the unspoken communication that comes from bonds. Soft songs are uttered in the dead of night and soft almost fearful hugs are exchanged during the darkest times. Every moment is cherished and every touch remembered.

For any sort of familial bond, be it between a caretaker and their charge or a bonded Conjunx pair, touch is common but quiet. Hugs are soft and loving but never done publicly. Quick but silent caresses of the frame along the back and face are regular and the odd servo holding is also something commonly seen. Fields eternally mingle in family units, projecting emotion, love, and projection at every moment alongside thoughts and desire. Cybertronians don't kiss as more often than not, it is simply an impossible task with their facial structure. However their equivalent emotionally is a soft touch of the helm crests, an act seen amongst all sorts of familial units and known to be the highest form of affection.

Touch is a gift, one only rarely given. While it is offered to other races freely, amongst Cybertronians, touch is something kept for deeper relationships and reasons.

[mariacallous]

Elon Musk may have put the final nail in X’s coffin. On Wednesday, Musk appeared to endorse an antisemitic post by user @breakingbaht alleging that “Jewish communities have been pushing the exact kind of dialectical hatred against whites that they claim to want people to stop using against them.” In response, Musk posted, “You have spoken the actual truth.”

The original post seemed to echo the beliefs of the “great replacement” conspiracy theory, which is popular among white supremacists and right-wing extremists. The backlash has been swift. In a statement earlier today, White House spokesperson Andrew Bates condemned the “abhorrent promotion of antisemitic and racist hate in the strongest terms, which runs against our core values as Americans,” and marquee advertisers have been quick to pull their business. IBM, Disney, Liongsgate, and the European Union have pulled advertising from X in response to Musk’s post. According to a report in Axios, Apple has also paused advertising on X.

At the time of publication, Apple had not responded to multiple requests for comment, nor has it confirmed that it is pulling its advertising from X.

“Advertisers like IBM and Apple aren’t just big names, they’re big spenders on X,” says Angelo Carusone, president of Media Matters, a media watchdog group which has been tracking advertiser behavior on X. Carusone, citing data shared by data insights firm Sensor Tower, says that in July, the top five advertisers on X by spending were Apple, FinanceBuzz.io, Amazon, Mondelez International, and Hewlett-Packard. In the past, Apple has frequently been among the top 20 advertisers on X.

Carusone adds that Apple typically signals a certain level of brand safety to other, smaller advertisers. The company is also known for its stringent policies around controversial content in its App Store and on its own platforms. If Apple has paused, or plans to pause, its advertising on X, it “could have a halo effect,” Carusone claims, scaring other advertisers away from the platform. “It goes way beyond money.”

In August, X CEO Linda Yaccarino emphasized that the company was expanding its brand-safety tools, designed to give advertisers and marketers more control over what kind of content their ads appeared in proximity to.

But this recent spate of antisemitic content on X, and the juxtaposition of big-brand ads next to it, only underscores to advertisers that X is a risky bet, experts argue. “Even with those tools, if you’re an advertiser right now you’re thinking, there’s quite literally nothing I can do on this platform to improve my experience,” Carusone says.

“The problem with X is not only that there's misinformation and antisemitic content on the platform, and other hateful content as well, but that it's being spread by Musk himself,” says Jasmine Enberg, principal analyst for social media at Insider Intelligence, a market research firm.

“The brand safety concern for advertisers isn't just about the content but about the platform and the leadership.” Enberg argues that Musk has treated the company like something he could remake in his own image, not understanding that “what he wants and what he seemingly believes is not necessarily aligned with what users and advertisers on the platform want and believe.”

Under Musk’s leadership, X is expected to see an unprecedented 54 percent drop in advertising revenue, which previously accounted for more than 90 percent of the company’s total.

Even before Musk took ownership of then-Twitter, experts worried that his particular brand of free speech absolutism would lead to a flood of trolls and hate speech on the platform. In his first weeks as owner, Musk laid off nearly everyone working on trust and safety, the teams responsible for ensuring that hate speech, violence, and inappropriate content stay off the platform. (Hate speech did, in fact, increase under Musk’s leadership.) Musk’s lax approach to content moderation also nearly got the platform banned during the 2022 presidential runoffs in Brazil, the platform’s third largest market.

In response, advertisers began to flee, worried about the brand safety risks of their products appearing next to hateful or inflammatory posts. Since joining X as CEO earlier this year, Yaccarino, formerly global advertising lead at NBCUniversal, has seemingly been hampered in her ability to woo back advertisers by Musk’s decisions. And while X has claimed it was regaining advertisers, an October study from Media Matters found that X’s 100 largest advertisers were spending 90 percent less than they did before Musk’s takeover.

[snek-in-a-hat]

Day 3 @augusnippets

3: Thunderstorm / Blizzard / Heat Wave

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'Should I get out and push?'

Leader glared at Right Hand's question as they pressed on the accelerator for the third time to no avail.

Cetus I - 77 was not a temperate planet, but was rich in rare minerals and deemed worth attempting to set up a base camp for future mining operations. It's surface was typically about 250 degrees Fahrenheit, reaching 300 in some places at the peak of the solar day. It's atmosphere was not quite breathable, nor were the gaseous particle storms non-hazardous, but all in all, it would not be the most difficult planet the human systems union had attempted to tame, even if only temporarily.

Unfortunately they would be no closer to setting up the base camp at the location Scientist had proposed if their climber kept getting stuck in the fine sands that covered a majority of the planet.

'They need to start sending us equipment that works,' growled Leader as they made to secure their suit and exit the vehicle.

'You'd hate it. It would make the job too easy.'

Leader couldn't stop the little chuckle from escaping.

'Stay here,' they warned as Right Hand began to unbuckle themselves from the co-pilot seat. At their confused look, they added, 'Someone needs to keep an eye on the weather patterns and the radio.'

Right Hand slouched back in their seat with a huff.

'Be right back,' Leader called, grabbing one of the folding field shovels.

The chamber depressurized and it was like the opening of an oven. Leader cursed at the brightness overwhelming them and the heat that immediately began to put their suit systems to work.

They ignored the blaring of the heat alarm and trekked to the back of the climber. Thankfully nothing looked broken, but it seemed that the wheels might need to be dug out of the sand.

Leader felt the sweat pouring down their back and temples before they'd even started.

Too easy, they scoffed to themselves and began digging at the back left wheel.

It felt like they were moving in slow motion. It seemed that every shovelful was almost replaced by the wind blowing more sand back into the hole. Leader cursed again at the heat and themselves for not thinking to drink some water before sealing the suit and going outside.

A pounding headache was making itself known right behind their eyes and the arm holding the shovel began to shake.

Slowly leader moved their way over to the other wheel and began digging it out. They tried to go quickly to avoid the wind undoing their work. They had only intended to be outside for about 5-10 minutes, but they had no idea how long it had been. Somewhere in the back of their mind, they recognized that probably was not a good thing. As leader bent down to get another shovelful, a sudden wave of dizziness overtook them and they crashed to their knees.

They reached a shaking hand to their communicator and called for Right Hand. Something was definitely wrong.

Hearing no answer, they tried again, but the last thing they heard was static before darkness took them.

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Right Hand kept glancing at the clock while keeping an eye on the radar. A storm would likely head in their direction, but probably not for another 30 minutes. As it was Leader had already been gone for 10 minutes, but Right Hand didn't dare bother then when they were pissed at the climber. It was a recipe for disaster. Besides, the proximity sensors were showing that Leader was working on the back left wheel.

Another 5 minutes passed and Right Hand was beginning to get worried. That storm was definitely going to hit.

'Hey, Leader. Sorry to bother you, but I think that storm is coming our way. I think we've got another 15 minutes. Do you need some help?'

There was nothing but static. It wasn't necessarily surprising. Leader often didn't answer Right Hand, especially if they offered help. They checked the sensors again. Leader was now by the right back wheel.

Another 5 minutes passed and Right Hand made up their mind. Angry or not, Leader would need their help to finish up and get them out of the storm's path. Besides they had already exceeded the recommended time for being out on Cetus' surface.

Right Hand affixed their suit and depressurized the chamber. The sudden wave hit them and their stomach clenched. It was HOT.

They worked their way to the back of the climber, but noticed a distinct lack of noise. No shovel scraping sand, no clangs from Leader hitting the vehicle, or muffled curses.

As they rounded the corner, Right Hand gasped. Leader was face down in the sand and slowly being buried as the wind blew more and more on top of their body.

'Shit. Shit. Shit!'

They rushed to Leader's side and began tapping on their helmet. Right Hand cursed at the lack of response. They looked to the horizon and saw the storm was now visible and growing closer. They needed to get inside the climber now.

Right Hand stooped and pulled Leader into a fireman's carry. They would have to ride out the storm inside the vehicle and hope that the seals didn't come loose.

As carefully as they could, they placed Leader on the floor and repressurized the chamber. Right Hand ripped their helmet off and then Leader's.

Right Hand felt for a pulse and let out a small sigh. It was strong, but way too fast. Further inspection revealed skin that was far too hot and dry. Not to mention the fact that Leader was out like a light.

An examination of Leader's suit showed that the cooling systems were broken and probably had been for some time. The communicator was fried and the seals were worn. But at least the heat alarm works, Right Hand thought wryly.

The climber shuddered as the storm finally hit and the emergency lighting switched to red. Holding their breath until they were sure the seals would hold, Right Hand resolved to go get some cool towels and water. If they were lucky, the secondary transmitter was still functioning and they could get a distress call back to the ship.

'They definitely need to start sending us equipment that works.'

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Apologies, I know this one is probably double the max recommended length, but I didn't feel like I could cut it down! Please let me know if I missed any CW tags. Day 3 done!

[secretseacat]

Last night in the wee hours I got up and went out to the stoop to watch the lunar eclipse. Very quiet and still out. Then there was a little trundling shape in the dark making its way across the lawns. As it crossed under the streetlamp, I saw it was a possum, and it turned off the road at my house. Last year I had replaced a broken concrete sidewalk with a winding path of stone pavers leading up to the house, and the possum took that path nearly all the way up to where I was. I said "hello" and "you're coming awfully close" because I wasn't sure if it saw me sitting on the shadowed stoop and didn't want to spook it if it decided to come closer. After a couple more steps it stopped about a person length away, paused there for a few seconds, and then turned around and unhurriedly walked right back down my path to the street. Set off the neighbor's motion sensor light and made its way back off into the bushes. I was worried that I had offended it by remarking on its proximity, so I called out "I love you!" but it was gone. Looking back up at the sky, I saw the moon had just entered totality, dim and red.

[checkoutmybookshelf]

Artemis Fowl and That One Time Opal Koboi Went Full Disney Villain

Ah yes, the book that explores the aftermath of trying to mind-wipe Artemis Fowl and the consequences of assuming that just because your archnemesis is in a coma, they're not plotting their revenge. It's no secret that we stan Opal Koboi in this house, but uhhh...not gonna lie, she makes that REALLY DIFFICULT in the early chapters of this book. Let's talk Artemis Fowl: The Opal Deception.

*As per usual with sequels and books that aren't the first in the series, spoilers abound below the break.*

Opal Koboi being hated by her entire engineering class in college--Foaly included--is most easily and canonically chalked up to systemic fairy sexism. I'm not here to dispute that charge, because there was absolutely airy sexism involved, but I submit to you, dear reader, that the fact that Opal had matered cleansing comas by age 14 and could literally study in her sleep might have also had something to do with it. Although if it had, Foaly might not have been so lackadaisical about letting Opal rot in the J. Argon clinic.

Let's just take a minute to appreciate that cloning herself and plotting a breakout from a stupid secure mental health facility with ADDED LEP SECURITY is the BACKUP plan. Because hot damn honey, replacing yourself with a clone requires a level of planning that is like, fourth-level chess master with a flair for the dramatic--and we'll get back to that flair for the dramatic in a second, because it is fully on display for every single one of Opal's three main plots in this book.

Her first main plan is to get revenge on Holly and Root for disrupting her plan to become Empress of Haven by framing Holly for Root's murder by tricking Holly into taking a practically impossible shot to disarm an explosive device that was strapped to the Commander's chest and broadcasting video but not audio of the whole event to the LEP. Like, Opal. My girl. That is simultaneously brutal and dramatic of you.

And the thing about the entire scene is that it's really, really damn well written. I got this book on release day, and bawled all the way through this and I think the next couple of chapters. The extra cruel thing that Opal did here was choose a murder weapon that there was precisely ZERO hope of coming back from. Holly may have managed a four-minute healing for Butler in the last book, but as (I'm pretty sure) Foaly says, "magic doesn't work on melted slop." The bomb Opal strapped to Root's chest doesn't just kill him, it collapses the chute tunnel behind Holly as she makes a desperate bid to escape in time to rescue Artemis from another bomb. There was no way to bring Root back from this, and because Opal is a high-drama nemesis, Root is of course suffering the whole way down. The bomb is strapped to his chest using octo-bonds, and Opal spends the entire scene remotely tightening them, slowly crushing Root's chest while Holly stands six feet away to stop the proximity sensor from blowing them both to kingdom come. Root's death is brutal, painful, and Holly spends the entire rest of the book mourning him. It is HEARTBREAKING for a middle grade death scene, and really hella extra for a middle grade villain.

Opal's plan for revenge on Artemis is a bit less moustache-twirling, but not by much. She has clocked that Artemis is really into art theft since his mind wipe, so she gets to The Fairy Thief before he does and plants a bio-bomb tracker in the painting tube that will activate once the tube is opened. So her plan was for Artemis to die in a moment of ironic triumph while Holly looked on. Because oh yeah, Holly bails on the explosion in the Haven chute just barely in time on the hope and prayer of saving Artemis. Unfortunately, Holly gets to the hotel just in time to see the bomb go off. Artemis is fine because Butler is just that damn good, but Holly is having arguably the worst day if her life.

As she collapses to the roof of the hotel trying to process the fact that three of the most important people in her life have just been murdered in front of her--and the niggling worry that the sweet spot might not have been real and she might have just flat-out killed Root herself--who shows up to gloat? Opal goddamn Koboi. In tow Opal has a second bio-bomb for Holly that she barely escapes by containing it with her helmet. As a bonus side effect, Ark Sool and everyone in the lower elements thinks Holly is dead now, because all her vitals flattened simultaneously as the bomb fried her helmet. So now Foaly is also having a terrible, horrible, no-good, very bad day.

And in a brief sidebar: Opal might be a dramatical cats villain, but we love her. We DO NOT love Ark Sool, because his ass made Foaly go over the footage of Root's death with a fine tooth comb to try to prove Holly's guilt, and even Foaly almost breaks because he literally has to slow-mo through the footage of Root being blown to hell multiple times. Like, Foaly just has PTSD now. That's just a thing that Ark Sool casually did to the centaur who is almost single-hoofedly standing between humans and the People. NICE GOING, ASSHOLE. We hate Ark Sool.

Now, Opal's track record for successful plans in this book seems to have begun and ended with cloning herself and having the Brill twins break her out of the Argon Clinic, because her revenge plan is 1 for 3, and her backup revenge plan just gets WILD. On discovering that Holly and Artemis suvived, Opal captures them and drops them in a defunct theme park that was human wonders of the world themed and is currently overrun by trolls. And the really wild thing is that Opal had to have either done this before or else has the best freaking team in the world, because the exits are newly blocked and there are little screens with gloats on them scattered throughout the whole park. Holly and Artemis do escape, but it would have definitely easier if the LEP hadn't mind-wiped Artemis, because he was definitely not working with a full deck and kept trying to just *wait out the delusion* instead of actively running from trolls with a taste for human flesh. None of that is ideal, but thanks once again to Butler and Mulch, Artemis and Holly live to foil Opal's big main plan.

The TLDR on this plan is to throw humans and fairies into a massive war by exposing the fairies when they try to sneakily scupper a human attempt to mine the mantle for power. This involves a lot of warheads and phsyics and attempts to direct a metric ton of molten metal eating through the earth's crust. For being the objectively highest stakes plot, the book doesn't spend a whole lot of time on this, and I can't blame them. Opal going full vengeful dramatic villain is WAY more interesting. Unfortunately, Holly and Artemis do manage to thwart Opal, who has the meltdown of all meltdowns right before she spends a week as a human child on a farm--for complicated reason that I cannot be bothered to explain here, because Opal Koboi is objectively too fantastic and dramatic to deserve that...except for how she kind does deserve that for what she did to Commander Root.

Ark Sool probably also deserves it, because he doesn't let Holly attend Root's funeral, and proceeds to bury her in internal affairs investigations. We really, REALLY hate Ark Sool.

So overall, this book really marks a turning point/new beginning for Artemis and Pals, and this book is where Opal Koboi arguably shines brightest because our girl is UNHINGED and we love to watch it happen. Even if we do start watching it through tears.

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Why Electric Lawn Mowers Are the Future of DIY Lawn Care

Introduction to Electric Lawn Mowers

Benefits of Using Electric Lawn Mowers

The environmental impact of switching to an electric lawn mower is one of the strongest arguments in favor of doing so. Electric mowers have no emissions, in contrast to gas mowers that release dangerous pollutants. This enhances the quality of the air surrounding your home in addition to helping the environment. Electric mowers also require less maintenance because they have fewer moving parts and don’t need air filters, spark plugs, or oil changes. Electric mowers are more user-friendly than gas ones because they are lighter and easier to handle, and they can be started with a single button.

Selecting the Right Electric Lawn Mower for Your Needs

Think about things like your lawn’s size, the terrain, and your preferred power source when selecting an electric lawnmower. Because they have an infinite runtime, corded models are perfect for smaller yards, but they do need to be near an electrical outlet. Larger lawns can benefit from cordless models, which offer greater mobility but have a shorter battery life. The mower’s cutting width, adjustable cutting heights, and capacity for side discharge, bagging, or mulching are important features to check for.

Ease of Use

Another benefit of electric lawn mowers is their user-friendliness. For homeowners of all ages and physical capabilities, they are the best option because they are typically lighter and more manageable than gas-powered mowers. Additionally, a lot of electric mowers have push-button start systems, which do away with the need to pull a cord in order to start the engine. For people who struggle to start traditional pull-start mowers or have mobility issues, this feature is especially helpful.

Electric mowers are quieter than their gas-powered counterparts and also easier to start. In addition to making mowing more enjoyable, the lower noise levels lessen the possibility of upsetting nearby residents. Those who live in neighborhoods with noise restrictions or in close proximity to other people should pay particular attention to this.

Safety Features

When using any lawn care equipment, safety is an important factor to take into account, and electric mowers have many benefits in this area. They do away with the possibility of fuel leaks and spills, which can be dangerous for the environment and the user. In addition, the dangerous fumes that gas-powered mowers release are not produced by electric mowers, lowering the possibility of breathing in hazardous substances.

Numerous electric lawn mowers come with safety features that prevent unintentional starts, like automatic shut-off upon handle release. In order to prevent potential hazards, the mower can modify its speed or stop completely. Certain models additionally come equipped with sensors that identify obstacles or changes in the terrain.

Reduced Maintenance

The fact that electric lawn mowers require less maintenance is one of their biggest benefits. To keep gas-powered lawn mowers operating smoothly, they need to have their oil changed, air filters changed, and spark plugs maintained on a regular basis. Depending on how long the mower lasts, these chores may be expensive and time-consuming.

In contrast, electric mowers require less maintenance because they have fewer moving parts. It is not necessary to deal with carburetor problems, change the oil, or replace the air filters. The only routine upkeep needed is to make sure the battery is charged and to keep the blades sharp. The mower lasts longer thanks to this less maintenance, which also saves time and money.

Maximizing the Lifespan of Your Electric Lawn Mower

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Demon's Run 4

Night will fall and dark will rise

When a good man goes to war

The deep dwellers had never needed to come up with a name for their people. If pushed to describe their race, you may get a physical description of the blind tunnelers from the dark system’s only habitable planet. Or you may get a description of their lives in the dark rock tunnels of their home planet where the surface was completely unlivable for anything beyond the extremophile lichen coating the surface in a layer of yellow. Despite having a vocal language as their primary form of communication and using their voices to penetrate the rocks and tell where the edible organic matter may be, the deep dwellers lack a refined vocabulary for a sentient race. And yet sentient they are. Somehow the deep dwellers know about the silent ones and their ways. Due to the proximity of the dark system to the cradle world of the silent ones, the deep dwellers have set up hidden sensor arrays to track the coming and going of their feared neighbor.

In addition to the surface becoming a giant liste3ning post for these strange creatures, they have managed to launch a single advanced satellite. In is unknown if the silent ones know of the satellite, but if they do, they have not acted upon its presence or its purpose. Anytime radio waves are detected by the sensors of the deep dwellers an emergency signal is sent from their satellite. It is a single word in just about every language known so far as the galaxy is concerned. And it is both warning and command to attempt to help others survive the silent one’s hatred for other sentients. Or and attempt to keep others from suffering from the hunger of the silent ones.

“Silence!”

For thousands of years the deep dwellers have sent that message to any foolish enough to announce their presence in the void. After that message they never heard anything more from the same races who originally sent out their calls to the black of space. Sadly, just about every time the sensors detected a call asking if they were alone in the universe the silent ones would immediately move into action. For a millennium the deep ones lived hidden, fearing what the silent ones would do if they discovered sentient prey so close. For a millennium they sent their warning hoping to save a race.

Thrum sat coiled in his den. He had spent all his hunting cycle near the mantle, while he normally didn’t mind the heat his hunting grounds seemed to grow hotter by the cycle. With a shiver down his body, he reached a manipulator to his entertainment node and the soothing vibrations of his people’s music helped him relax after a long day. Thrum was starting to fall asleep to his node’s rhythmic sounds when the rhythm was cut off and replaced with the emergency whistle. Instantly Thrum was awake and moving through his den grabbing his emergency tools listening to what the emergency may be. A cave in? an eruption? A tectonic shift? When the voice coalesced into understandable words the tools dropped from thrum’s manipulators.

“Sensors report all silent one vessels in their cradle system are moving and seem to be heading towards a new source of radio waves. Despite the usual warning from the fore warner satellite the radio waves continue broadcasting in a yet undeciphered language. This unprecedented news comes to us mere galactic moments with receiving a directed response from the original broadcasters to the silent one’s usual response to radio waves. I am hearing now our computers are finishing up the translation of the different broadcasts. Now these are not necessarily in order of being received but order of translation ease.

‘We Await!’

‘We will not be silent!’

‘To hostile species we will show no mercy!’

‘Never forget you started this, and now we will end it!’

‘This is the Sol alliance identify yourselves incoming vessels!’

‘This is a noncombatant vessel requesting assistance we have children on board, repeat this is the T.S.S. Mrs. Frizzle, we have taken fire from an unknown vessel and are venting atmosphere, any nearby craft please we request assistance….’”

Each broadcast made less sense to thrum but one thing was for sure, whatever this race was they had drawn the ire of the silent ones like no race had in all the deep dweller’s recorded history. Thrum sadly lowered his body to the rock and hummed a prayer to the core that they at least have the mercy of a quick end.

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iPhone Screen Repair: What You Need to Know Before Visiting a Shop

Introduction

You’re going about your day when your iPhone slips from your hand and hits the ground. You pick it up — and there it is. A spiderweb crack across the screen. Panic sets in as questions race through your mind: Is it still usable? Can it be fixed? How much will this cost?

Cracked or malfunctioning iPhone screens are one of the most common tech issues. But what many users don’t realize is that rushing into a random repair shop without doing your homework can lead to bigger problems — like losing Face ID functionality, screen color distortion, or even a voided warranty. Not all repairs are created equal.

In this detailed guide from Phone Buzz, we break down everything you need to know before walking into a repair shop for iPhone screen repair. From pricing and part quality to choosing the right service provider, you’ll leave this blog feeling confident, informed, and ready to make the best decision for your device and your wallet.

Understanding the Types of iPhone Screen Damage

Before you head to the nearest shop, it’s crucial to understand what kind of screen damage you’re dealing with. Not all screen problems are the same, and the repair process (and price) depends on the damage type.

Surface-Level Cracks

These are the most common and affect only the top glass. Touch and display still work fine.

Digitizer Damage

You’ll notice unresponsive touch, ghost touches, or erratic screen behavior.

LCD/Display Malfunction

The screen may show black spots, lines, flickering, or not turn on at all.

Face ID or True Tone Failure

Cracked screens can sometimes interfere with internal sensors.

OEM vs. Aftermarket Screens: Which Should You Choose?

OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) Screens

Identical to what Apple installs at the factory.

Better touch sensitivity, brightness, and durability.

Maintains True Tone and Face ID compatibility.

Aftermarket (High-Quality Third-Party) Screens

Cost-effective alternative.

Quality varies by supplier (some nearly match OEM).

May slightly affect display tone or sensor compatibility.

Important: At Phone Buzz, we clearly explain the difference between both options and let you decide — with no pressure tactics. We even show screen samples so you can compare before committing.

What Happens During a Professional iPhone Screen Repair?

Here’s a breakdown of what to expect when you visit a professional repair shop like Phone Buzz:

1. Diagnostic Check

We inspect your iPhone thoroughly to confirm whether only the screen is damaged or if other internal parts (e.g., proximity sensor, front camera, or Face ID module) are affected.

2. Quotation

You’ll receive a detailed quote outlining the repair scope, turnaround time, and part options (OEM or aftermarket).

3. Screen Replacement

Technicians carefully disassemble your iPhone using specialized tools to ensure components like the battery and motherboard remain untouched.

4. Sensor Calibration & Testing

After the new screen is installed, we test:

Touch sensitivity

Display brightness

Face ID

True Tone

Ambient light sensor

Front camera alignment

5. Quality Assurance

Each iPhone passes through a final quality check before being returned to you — cleaned and ready to go.

Common Mistakes to Avoid When Choosing a Repair Shop

Not all iPhone repair services are equal. Here’s what to watch out for:

1. Shops That Use Low-Quality Screens

Cheaper screens may look similar but offer poor color reproduction, reduced brightness, and laggy touch response.

2. No Warranty

Always ensure you get at least a 30 to 90-day warranty on screen repairs.

3. Hidden Costs

Some shops quote low upfront prices but add fees later for labor or “installation.”

4. Inexperienced Technicians

Improper screen removal or poor handling can damage internal components.

Phone Buzz Promise: All our repairs come with transparent pricing, skilled Apple-certified technicians, and a 90-day no-hassle warranty.

Does Screen Repair Affect Apple Warranty or Insurance?

Apple Warranty & AppleCare+

If your device is under AppleCare+, screen repair at Apple costs around $29.

Unauthorized repairs may void warranty — but not always.

🔍 Third-Party Repairs

As of recent Apple policies, third-party screen replacements no longer void your warranty if done correctly.

However, Face ID/True Tone may not function if repairs are botched.

Pro Tip: If your phone is out of warranty or AppleCare+, a trusted repair shop like Phone Buzz can save you time and money without compromising performance.

Repair or Replace? How to Decide

Sometimes, screen repair may not be the best option. Here’s how to make a smart decision.

Choose Repair If:

The phone is under 3 years old.

Repair cost is less than 50% of phone’s value.

The phone is functioning well otherwise.

❌ Choose Replacement If:

Your phone has multiple issues (battery, camera, ports).

The motherboard is damaged.

You can upgrade through a trade-in offer.

Need a second opinion? Phone Buzz offers free diagnostics to help you decide the best route — no obligations.

Why Choose Phone Buzz for iPhone Screen Repair?

At Phone Buzz, we combine expertise, honesty, and affordability to offer unmatched iPhone repair services.

Certified Technicians

Skilled with iPhones from the SE to the latest Pro Max models.

Premium Parts

We stock both OEM and high-quality aftermarket screens for every budget.

Fast Turnaround

Most iPhone screen repairs are completed within 1 hour.

Data Safety

We prioritize your privacy and ensure data is untouched during repair.

Fair Pricing

Upfront quotes. No gimmicks. No surprise fees.

Satisfaction Guarantee

We offer a 90-day warranty on all screen repairs.

Conclusion

Cracked screens are frustrating, but the repair process doesn’t have to be. With the right information, you can avoid shady shops, overpricing, and subpar parts — and ensure your iPhone looks and works like new again.

If you’re searching for reliable iPhone screen repair, trust the experts at Phone Buzz. Whether you’re dealing with a spiderweb crack or a completely blacked-out screen, we’ve got the tools, the team, and the transparency to bring your phone back to life — quickly and affordably.

Ready to fix your iPhone screen? Visit Phone Buzz today or book your appointment online!

FAQs

Q1: How long does an iPhone screen repair take? At Phone Buzz, most screen repairs are completed within 45 to 60 minutes.

Q2: Will my Face ID still work after screen replacement? Yes — if done correctly. At Phone Buzz, we ensure all Face ID sensors are tested and recalibrated post-repair.

Q3: Can I still use my iPhone with a cracked screen? You can, but it’s not safe. Cracks can worsen, lead to further damage, and even cause injury from glass splinters.

Q4: Is it cheaper to fix the screen or replace the iPhone? In most cases, repairing the screen is far more cost-effective — especially for newer models.

Q5: Do you offer a warranty on screen repairs? Absolutely. Every screen repair at Phone Buzz comes with a 90-day satisfaction warranty.

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Pepperl Fuchs | Inductive Proximity Switch 3RG4023-0KA00-PF

Product Name: Pepperl Fuchs | Inductive Proximity Switch

Title: Pepperl+Fuchs Inductive Proximity Switch

This Pepperl Fuchs Inductive Proximity Switch, with the code 3RG4023-0KA00-PF, is a high-quality electromagnetic sensor designed for various industrial applications. The part number 552306Nc is a key identifier for this product, ensuring easy ordering and replacement when needed. With a current rating of 0.3A and a sensing distance of 8mm, this proximity switch offers reliable and accurate performance in detecting metallic objects.

Made in Czech Republic, this Pepperl Fuchs Inductive Proximity Switch is a durable and robust solution for automation systems. The weight of 110g makes it easy to handle and install, adding to its convenience. Whether used in manufacturing or assembly lines, this switch delivers consistent results and enhances the efficiency of operations. With a voltage rating of 320V DC and 265V AC, it can effectively meet the power requirements of various industrial setups.

Upgrade your automation setup with the Pepperl Fuchs Inductive Proximity Switch 3RG4023-0KA00-PF and experience seamless performance and reliable sensing capabilities. Its compact design, along with the detailed specifications including Sn2=8 mm Lo 113620, ensures precise and accurate detection of objects. Trust this product for your industrial automation needs and benefit from its efficiency, durability, and exceptional performance.

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5 Easy Ways to Check If Your iPhone Screen Is Original

Replacing an iPhone display screen can be a flowery business—specially if you're no longer positive whether or not the synthetic is genuine or a 3rd-celebration opportunity. With the upward thrust of aftermarket additives, identifying an authentic iPhone show display screen in place of a lower-excellent duplicate is extra important than ever. Whether you’ve currently had an iPhone show display alternative or are thinking about shopping for a secondhand tool, knowledge how to check the authenticity of your iPhone display display will help you keep away from destiny issues.

In this guide, we at Elite Cell Parts will help you understand five easy methods to test if you need iPhone Screen replacement, including tips specially beneficial smartphone models like the iPhone 12 NCC Premium LCD Display Screen. These strategies are for beginners, and you don’t need to be a tech professional to strive them out.

Check for a Notification in Settings:

Apple has delivered a useful function for more recent iPhone models that alerts you if your tool is not functioning. If you’ve had an  iPhone Screen replacement nowadays and you’re unsure about its authenticity, check it by taking the following steps given below:

Go to Settings > General > About

Scroll down and search for a message below “Parts and Service History” (best seen on iPhone 11 and later)

If your iPhone says “Unknown Part” or “Non-Genuine Display”, it approach the display isn’t an genuine Apple element. This is mainly beneficial whilst buying used iPhones or after upkeep at 1/three-birthday party stores.

While this doesn’t hold true to every model or version of iOS, it’s a quick and powerful starting point that can help you confirm of your iPhone Screen replacement is original or not. 

Evaluate Touch Responsiveness and Brightness

Original iPhone screens are regarded for his or her buttery-easy responsiveness and colorful shade accuracy. After conducting the process of  iPhone Screen replacement, we at Elite Cell Parts recommend that you need to take a look at how the cellphone feels and appears at some point of regular use keeping in mind the following points. 

Is the contact response on the spot, or does it lag?

Are the colors rich and regular, or slightly off?

Does the brightness preserve up nicely in direct daytime?

If your display feels “off,” too dim, or too cool/warmness in tone, it might be a non-particular problem. Many aftermarket replacements—even top class ones—battle to healthy Apple’s exacting show standards.

For example, the iPhone 12 NCC Premium LCD Display Screen is a immoderate-grade 0.33-celebration opportunity that mimics many aspects of the unique, but some customers document slight versions in color temperature or assessment. Always evaluate aspect-with the aid of-issue with some other iPhone if possible.

Inspect the Display Edges and Front Camera Area

One smooth manner to check the authenticity of your  iPhone Screen replacement  by intently inspecting the the front glass, particularly round the rims and virtual digital camera notch. Apple’s original displays are precision-reduce and perfectly aligned.

Here’s what to search for:

Symmetry: Check if the bezels are even on all elements. Non-proper presentations regularly have slightly thicker bezels.

Camera clarity: A foggy or tinted selfie digicam is a red flag. Apple uses special coatings for higher clarity and decreased glare.

Proximity sensor problems: If your screen doesn’t dim at some stage in calls or fails to understand your face in Face ID, the display alternative won't be aligned well or can also lack the correct components.

Small misalignments or seen glue marks can also suggest an aftermarket or poorly established display.

Use a Diagnostic App: 

There are numerous 1/3-celebration diagnostic apps that check iPhone show display high-quality, colour accuracy, and touchscreen responsiveness. These apps don’t assure if the show is particular, however they can help find out inconsistencies.

Popular apps consist of:

Phone Doctor Plus

TestM Hardware

Lirum Device Info

These apps may be specifically beneficial if you’re the use of a 3rd-birthday celebration display just like the iPhone 12 NCC Premium LCD Display Screen and need to affirm standard performance suits your expectancies.

Look for problems like:

Dead pixels

Uneven backlight

Inconsistent coloration gradients

Ghost contact or delayed reaction

These diffused symptoms let you discern out in case your iPhone Screen replacement is authentic or a duplicate.

Check with Apple Support

If you’re nevertheless unsure whether or not your iPhone Screen replacement is genuine, the most definitive technique is to have it checked by means of Apple. You can go to an Apple Store or legal carrier company in which technicians can run internal diagnostics and confirm factor authenticity.

You can also try talking to Apple Support on-line. They can check your device's serial quantity and possibly understand if any unauthorized components were set up—mainly beneficial if the iPhone display alternative turned into carried out without your know-how, like inside the case of a secondhand buy.

Apple’s legitimate channels are the high-quality manner to affirm one hundred% whether or now not a display is proper or no longer. This is also crucial in case you’re hoping to preserve your guarantee or AppleCare coverage.

When it comes to iPhone display screen alternative, the distinction between an particular and non-authentic display can affect the whole thing from touch sensitivity to battery lifestyles. Whether your show display screen end up changed with an OEM component or some aspect just like the iPhone 12 NCC Premium LCD Display Screen, knowledge how to test its excellent is important.

To recap, right we at Elite Cell Parts present to you 5 smooth ways to test if your iPhone display is original:

 Check for a notification inside the settings

Evaluate contact responsiveness and brightness

Inspect the show edges and the the front digital camera place

Use a diagnostic app

Confirm with Apple Support

Remember, if your show works properly and also you’re satisfied with its performance, it could no longer don't forget whether or now not it’s one hundred% Apple-actual—so long as you understand what you’re getting.

Still, in case you need the peace of thoughts of a proper Apple display screen, commonly select legal service businesses and verify alternative elements earlier than set up.

Looking for a first-rate show replacement?

If you are thinking about a budget-friendly opportunity with exquisite performance, the iPhone 12 NCC Premium LCD Display Screen offers first-rate cost with out compromising usability, please contact Elite Cell Parts today. 

Got questions about your display replacement? Drop them within the remarks—we're satisfied to assist

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Bus Stop

Noir swears and pulls back as the badly patched wire in his hands sparks, and he’s thanking whatever scrap god is watching over him that the derelict bus stop he’s sheltering in takes the worst of the rain. Large patches of the cracked asphalt are already turning into ankle deep puddles. There’s no way he’s gonna risk traversing that before his leg is less of an electrocution hazard, but by the look of things that’s a bigger fix than he’d hoped. Noir mumbles another swear, muffled by his mask, and resists the desire to just tear out the whole mess of taped up cables. Something in here is misfiring, but it’s not like he’s packing any replacements, and even if he did this isn’t exactly the optimal place for impromptu off license repair work. He leans back against the actual honest to gods not even totally broken bench, too tired to deal with any of this right now. His energy reserves are dipping dangerously close to the red end of orange. He can’t bother to care. Not like anybody’s gonna be out here at a time like this.

“You know, bothunters like to patrol this place around noon,” a smooth, cheerful voice says, fairly close, close enough a proximity alert really ought to have pinged him.

“Good thing I’m not a bot then,” Noir answers casually, swearing he can feel his nonexistent heart stop cold. Feelings are overrated he thinks, not for the first time. 

“Well, then I guess you don’t mind me testing this new EMP...”

Noir registers the teasing tone the same split second he flinches away from the stranger, halfway off the bench, his bad leg twisting uncomfortably. Now it’s definitely showing off an uncomfortable amount of his beaten up frame that’s just barely holding his leg wiring in place. If he could actually feel pain he’d most definitely be wincing. Well, if he’d had an actual face under his mask. Noir isn’t sure if he should be happy he more or less turned his pain sensors off four months ago. Not like they did him much good, probably.  “Fuck,” he says, because it’s just that kind of day.

The stranger is looming over him. Tall and sleek and, Noir hates thinking it, gentle as they hold out their stupid water resistant state of the art hands in a nonthreatening manner. That really shouldn’t feel as calming as it does, when he knows how fast they can probably move. 

“Looks bad,” they say and Noir would like to be impressed they can tell just by looking or, worse, that they managed to scan him without him noticing. But it really does look pretty bad, a human could probably pick up on this being not good.

“I can handle it,” Noir says stubbornly, his damn voice module throwing in some static he can’t manage to scrub out this time. He pretends the glitching is a growl, that makes it feel a bit better.

The stranger makes a sound that takes a long second to register as a laugh and shakes their smooth, white, probably-polymer head. “Sure. Not here, though. I’m gonna pick you up now,” they say, and Noir doesn’t get a chance to protest before he’s been scooped up like a petulant kitten. He doesn’t even struggle. That’s probably the thing that annoys him most about this.

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Proximity Sensor Flex Cable Compatible For Motorola One Vision (XT1970 / 2019) / P50 (XT1970 / 2019)

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