Had one which went through the wash. We let it dry but even after a few weeks it would reset every few minutes. I bought the tool to open it, an replaced the battery with a new one. Total cost for tool and battery, $10.36, including shipping. Apple would have charged $200 for the repair.
If you crack your screen or whatever - you can buy the parts and fix it.
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I've had good success with: http://www.ifixit.com/
They have the odd-ball tools and parts needed, as well as good instructions and videos.
I replaced the battery in my iPhone 3GS. It really wasn't that bad and it's extended the life of the phone.
I may even skip the 4S and wait for the next one.
They have the odd-ball tools and parts needed, as well as good instructions and videos.
I replaced the battery in my iPhone 3GS. It really wasn't that bad and it's extended the life of the phone.
I may even skip the 4S and wait for the next one.
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Tag. But hope I never need to look up this thread again.
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I have replaced a few broken screens
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iFixit would have been almost 4x the price compared to what I paid.
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Had a hardware issue with my 4s. The volume would not work on apps, iPod or recorded video. The ringer worked fine if someone called. Called up Apple, tried a couple things with no success. Set up appointment with a genius, gave me a brand new one out of the box. He said they don't refurbish them? I thought they did.
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I posted mainly due to the how-to videos and instructions.silencertalk wrote:iFixit would have been almost 4x the price compared to what I paid.
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He's wrong, I'm posting this from my year old iPhone 4 purchased from AT&T. I got the 32g model for $180.TypeR632 wrote:Had a hardware issue with my 4s. The volume would not work on apps, iPod or recorded video. The ringer worked fine if someone called. Called up Apple, tried a couple things with no success. Set up appointment with a genius, gave me a brand new one out of the box. He said they don't refurbish them? I thought they did.
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Yes, I did use iFixIt instructions.
So maybe I did not fully fix the phone. It did not charge last night. I may also have a fried charging circuit.
It did stop the main problem of resetting every few minutes.
So maybe I did not fully fix the phone. It did not charge last night. I may also have a fried charging circuit.
It did stop the main problem of resetting every few minutes.
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my experience replacing the touch sensor is that they are inferior to OEM & supposedly to come in different grades too.
glad to hear the iPh4 wasn't an issue to break open. Need to get my replaced as it's taken a beating & has become glitchy
glad to hear the iPh4 wasn't an issue to break open. Need to get my replaced as it's taken a beating & has become glitchy
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Maybe I need to do this next:
http://fonefixer.webs.com/apps/webstore ... ow/2684671
Looks hard - a very small chip and requires soldering.
http://fonefixer.webs.com/apps/webstore ... ow/2684671
Looks hard - a very small chip and requires soldering.
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I took it they weren't refurbing the 4s.
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Did you buy a Chinese battery direct shipment over the web? I've had the best of luck with them. Every time I get a new phone or camera I order a stack of $3.50 batteries for it. Only downside is shipping is 2-4 weeks. I also hate smartphones that are not only battery hogs, but you cannot easily replace the battery!silencertalk wrote:Had one which went through the wash. We let it dry but even after a few weeks it would reset every few minutes. I bought the tool to open it, an replaced the battery with a new one. Total cost for tool and battery, $10.36, including shipping. Apple would have charged $200 for the repair.
If you crack your screen or whatever - you can buy the parts and fix it.
edit - and they always work well.
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There are tutorials on Curious Inventor: http://store.curiousinventor.com/guides ... _Solderingsilencertalk wrote:Maybe I need to do this next:
http://fonefixer.webs.com/apps/webstore ... ow/2684671
Looks hard - a very small chip and requires soldering.
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I got the battery from Amazon.com with Prime 2-day air shipping for $6.