Upgrade iPhone 3g 8gb to a 16gb?

Daniel S · 30-04-2011 12:39PM #1

Is it possible to do this? I'm fairly handy when it comes to tech and messing with them, I'd like to give it a go.

Is it possible to replace the memory with a 16gb version and if so, where could I get it?

Daniel S · 30-04-2011 04:07PM

NeVeR wrote:

Have a look here (http://www.google.com)

There's no need for that, glad to see you've deleted it.

I've been searching google for ages and have found nothing.

njd2010 · 30-04-2011 04:08PM

Other than buying a new phone, no.

kjl · 30-04-2011 08:26PM

lol, So you are handy technically are you, how good are you at de-soldering chips of a circuit board and re-soldering each leg in the correct spot with little to no room for errors.

This question is almost as stupid as asking if you can replace the graphics card in a laptop.

Daniel S · 30-04-2011 08:30PM

kjl wrote: »

lol, So you are handy technically are you, how good are you at de-soldering chips of a circuit board and re-soldering each leg in the correct spot with little to no room for errors.

This question is almost as stupid as asking if you can replace the graphics card in a laptop.

Actually I have replaced a graphics "card" in a laptop. Ever heard of the problem with the HP DV6000 gpu's overheating?

I don't want to solder, but I wanted to know if it was possible to change a part within the iPhone, with one from a 16gb, even if it involved replacing more than I needed to.

Could a mod delete or close this thread as I don't think I'm going to get any help.

kjl · 30-04-2011 11:34PM

Listen mate, I have the DV6000 and know the motherboard very well. If you really changed the graphics card on your own then I tip my hat to you. I have been soldering for about 12 years now and I would never attempt that.

I think the comedic element for me came from the fact that it would probably cost you more to replace the memory then to just buy a new phone on contract.

blankblank · 01-05-2011 12:29AM

kjl wrote: »

lol, So you are handy technically are you, how good are you at de-soldering chips of a circuit board and re-soldering each leg in the correct spot with little to no room for errors.

This question is almost as stupid as asking if you can replace the graphics card in a laptop.

This is kinda arrogant is it not? Come off your high horse he was asking a question!!

Id say a new phone would be cheaper,, youd prob manage a 16g 3Gs and could just re-syn everything from your lap top

ironclaw · 01-05-2011 12:05PM

Davie89 wrote: »

This is kinda arrogant is it not? Come off your high horse he was asking a question!!

He was speaking the truth. Yes, it would be possible to upgrade the memory but you'd need the soldering skills of the god almighty and you'd run a major risk of damaging the phone.

Best bet OP is to get a new board and swap it out, but like the others said, you'd be better off getting a new one.

con___manx1 · 24-06-2011 03:27PM

u dont need any soldering skills.u need to buy a 16gb moter board or logic board and take out your 8gb one. its not that hard. but u will loose everything on yr old board ..

Daniel S · 24-06-2011 03:30PM

It's grand, I bought a LG Optimus 7, and I've literally just sold my brothers HTC Wilfire to get another one

Rambo · 24-06-2011 07:05PM

mtb_kng wrote: »

Is it possible to do this? I'm fairly handy when it comes to tech and messing with them, I'd like to give it a go.

Is it possible to replace the memory with a 16gb version and if so, where could I get it?

some group is doing this

http://www.ipaqrepair.co.uk/view_product.php?product=2215

Rambo · 24-06-2011 07:51PM

con___manx1 wrote: »

u dont need any soldering skills.u need to buy a 16gb moter board or logic board and take out your 8gb one. its not that hard. but u will loose everything on yr old board ..

yes you are right

get the board from here

http://www.ipaqrepair.co.uk/view_product.php?product=2231

Upgrade iPhone 3g 8gb to a 16gb?

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