A shoebox, a magnifying glass, a paperclip, and some black duct tape.

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Cut a hole in the front of the box for the magnifying lens. Secure the lens with tape. Use the paperclip as a stand for your phone inside the box.

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Turn up your phone brightness, flip the screen (since the lens inverts the image), and you have a working mini-cinema. 2. The DIY Tool Upgrade: "Battery Life hack" For those working with the Hitachi EB 1233X battery Go to product viewer dialog for this item.