I accidentally dropped my iPhone 3G at a gas station outside of Utah during the course of my 2009 Roadtrip. Apparently, my phone, keys, sunglasses, credit card and gas cap were just too much to handle. Face down, the glass screen exhibited a couple of noticeable cracks when I picked it up, but it was otherwise functional. Eight months later, wear-and-tear built up and the cracks enlarged, so I purchased a iPhone screen replacement from Amazon.com and tested my do-it-yourself skills. This $12 alternative sure beats a new $200 iPhone when a new model is two months from being unveiled. But I must caution you: this is not for amateurs as many things can go wrong and result in a more-broken iPhone.

Luckily, I’m good with my hands and was able to replace the cracked iPhone while recording the entire process in HD. The video above is sped up so that it’s only 60 seconds long and set to the fast-paced classical tune Sabre Dance.