Changing back cover on 3gs?

omb0wyn5ehpij9

Has anybody here done this? Is it difficult?

There is a crack in mine where the charger connects to the phone and would like to change it!

drunkmonkey

Unless you really had to I wouldn't, there's a pdf guide here, http://www.docstoc.com/docs/21745450/How-to-change-the-iPhone-3GS-Replacement-Back-Cover-Housing

cgarrad

Really awkward, I had to fix a mute switch. Its all very delicate in there ;-)

omb0wyn5ehpij9

Just watched a video on youtube about how to do it.....think I will give it a miss :P

kjl

You can buy complete assembly backs from ebay

http://shop.ebay.ie/i.html?_nkw=iPhone+3GS+Complete+Back+Assembly&_sacat=0&_dmpt=UK_Mobiles_Accessories_RL&_odkw=iPhone+3GS+Complete+Back+Assembly&_osacat=0&_trksid=p3286.c0.m270.l1313

This way you would only have to change the front screen and the motherboard, which are fairly simple. about 10 screws in total. They range in price form about 60-70 euro, but you might pick up one cheap.

Its worth a shot.

Jakmeehan

Bryn wrote: »

Has anybody here done this? Is it difficult?

There is a crack in mine where the charger connects to the phone and would like to change it!

http://www.ifixit.com/iPhone-Parts/iPhone-3GS-Rear-Case/IF142-009

pretty expensive on the delivery but are genuine parts and in-depth instructions are also available for free