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Replacement back for 16gb 3G ?

  • 14-06-2010 4:32pm
    #1
    iMax
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,489 ✭✭✭


    Guys,

    Don't know if here is the right place to ask, but I only noticed yesterday my iphone has a small (less than 1 cm) crack in the back right at the dock port. I checked my wife's & hers has one the same and also a 1 inch one :eek:

    Would it be expensive to get them replaced & also where would I go ?

    TNX


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  • #2
    quintron
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,201 ✭✭✭quintron


    Try Deal Extreme (dropshipper for (mostly) cheap Chinese stuff), though ymmv.


  • #3
    whiterebel
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 15,120 Mod ✭✭✭✭whiterebel


    iMax wrote: »
    Guys,

    Don't know if here is the right place to ask, but I only noticed yesterday my iphone has a small (less than 1 cm) crack in the back right at the dock port. I checked my wife's & hers has one the same and also a 1 inch one :eek:

    Would it be expensive to get them replaced & also where would I go ?

    TNX

    I have one somewhere, you can have it if you want it.


  • #4
    iMax
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,489 ✭✭✭iMax


    That's be great whiterebel. Are they difficult to change ?


  • #5
    whiterebel
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    iMax wrote: »
    That's be great whiterebel. Are they difficult to change ?

    No idea, I got it free from someone. Check Google out there's usually loads of walkthroughs on opening them up. I'll PM you when I find it and I can post it on.


  • #6
    BearsyBoo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 115 ✭✭BearsyBoo


    must be a fault in the build as this happened to mine at the exact same spot. its extremely difficult to change the battery hard drive and logic board are all attached to the back, its a right pain.


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  • #7
    Live4Ever
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 539 ✭✭✭Live4Ever


    iMax wrote: »
    Guys,

    Don't know if here is the right place to ask, but I only noticed yesterday my iphone has a small (less than 1 cm) crack in the back right at the dock port. I checked my wife's & hers has one the same and also a 1 inch one :eek:

    Would it be expensive to get them replaced & also where would I go ?

    TNX

    Cracks in the cover like you described are a fault recognized by apple. If its under warranty you are entitled to a repair/ replacement!

    Check this out: http://www.cultofmac.com/how-to-get-the-most-from-your-iphones-warranty/11368

    Go to page 2 of the article. Its the first defect.


  • #8
    iMax
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    Just called apple, it's €211 to get it repaired (they replace the entire device).


  • #9
    Live4Ever
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 539 ✭✭✭Live4Ever


    iMax wrote: »
    Just called apple, it's €211 to get it repaired (they replace the entire device).

    Is the iphone out of warranty? If it is I guess €211 isn't bad for a brand new iPhone...... still pretty crap all the same.


  • #10
    iMax
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,489 ✭✭✭iMax


    Yup - 306 days out of warranty (they check the serial number). The girl advised me to wait for the 4 to come out. :/


  • #11
    Live4Ever
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 539 ✭✭✭Live4Ever


    iMax wrote: »
    Yup - 306 days out of warranty (they check the serial number). The girl advised me to wait for the 4 to come out. :/

    Ah! Well if you are o2, surely you'll be entitled to an upgrade soon? Just sit tight and wait for the iphone 4 to come out. It would probably cost less than E211 to upgrade?

    If your not o2, I guess E211 is better than paying E500 for the new iphone!


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  • #12
    whiterebel
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 15,120 Mod ✭✭✭✭whiterebel


    iMax wrote: »
    Yup - 306 days out of warranty (they check the serial number). The girl advised me to wait for the 4 to come out. :/

    Offer is still there for you. Found the spare back. Let me know if you want it.


  • #13
    iMax
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,489 ✭✭✭iMax


    That's be great whiterebel. Will PM you details. Thanks again


  • #14
    Live4Ever
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 539 ✭✭✭Live4Ever


    whiterebel wrote: »
    Offer is still there for you. Found the spare back. Let me know if you want it.

    I thought it was very difficult to change the cover on an iPhone?

    All the same, this might help!

    http://www.macrumors.com/iphone/2007/07/30/how-to-replace-the-iphone-enclosure/


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