Wednesday, July 15, 2020

Manhattan Beach Pier -- July 13, 2020 (Monday)




Cleaned the chain & bike

It had been awhile since the last time I cleaned the chain & bike 

I used the Park Tools chain cleaning tool with simple green degreaser to first thoroughly clean the chain.
It took quite awhile (the chain was pretty dirty).
After, I applied a drop of lube to each chain roller (the roller & roller shaft are the only moving parts of the chain.
After applying lube, I cleaned off any excess lube on the outside links of the chain (lube on the outside links doesn't do any actual lubricating and only attracts dirt).
The one dark colored link on the bottom is the one that's removable. 

Also cleaned the rest of the bike (frame, wheels, drivetrain, etc.).
It would be ideal to clean & lube the chain monthly.
I'm probably closer to actually doing it once every 3 to 6 months...

S made (crocheted) plate insulator


Corn cooked on the BBQ grille...

Friday, July 10, 2020

Replaced cracked screens on 5c & 6S phones

The replacement screen for the 5c came complete with all items (including the home button, camera, speaker, etc.).  So, it was a pretty quick & easy swap.

After repair.  Also put a screen protector on the glass.


The 6S replacement screen required the usual moving over of all the ancillaries (home button, camera, speaker, etc.).  It's more fiddly work but not too back.  The important thing is to not drop any of the micro screws.
Didn't take any pictures of the process.
Only this picture of "after" repair.  Also put a screen protector on the  glass.

Replacing both screens took about 45 minutes.
Both replacement screens were ordered on Amazon.

I think I've done about half a dozen replacements on iPhones now...  (all successful)


Manhattan Beach Pier -- July 8, 2020 (Wednesday)







Long Beach Car Swap Meet -- Sunday, March 8, 2020 -- Heyco 19 & 22 mm Open End Wrench -- BEFORE cleaning