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Iphone 4 broken glass
I need some advice my back panel of my iphone has smashed. Is it best to get a proper repair, or buy a new panel on ebay? (How do you know if it's a genuine part?) Or should I sell it as faulty as I would be selling it anyway to upgrade to the 4S.
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Is it still under warranty?
I did a similar thing back in January 2011.... and I went to the Apple Store at Meadowhall. The lovely girl there (under her discretion) replaced the phone for me free of charge... as a one off. Might be worth a try? Failing that, I think it was £160 odd pound to get it replaced... so maybe if you're going for the iPhone 4S sell it as faulty (as you've mentioned?) |
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Is it still under warranty?
I did a similar thing back in January 2011.... and I went to the Apple Store at Meadowhall. The lovely girl there (under her discretion) replaced the phone for me free of charge... as a one off. Might be worth a try? Failing that, I think it was £160 odd pound to get it replaced... so maybe if you're going for the iPhone 4S sell it as faulty (as you've mentioned?) I seen some back panels on ebay for £20 but don't fancy doing it myself. Some repair services for about £50 not sure if there any good though. £160 would be no use as I'm selling it anyway. |
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No it's from July last year's past warranty.
I seen some back panels on ebay for £20 but don't fancy doing it myself. Some repair services for about £50 not sure if there any good though. £160 would be no use as I'm selling it anyway. |
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It's easy to do - just 2 screws. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qVeYHKtV5Ac
How can I be sure of a genuine part from eBay though?
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Thanks looks easy then.
How can I be sure of a genuine part from eBay though? ![]() |
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They are unlikely to be genuine Apple approved parts. But it's not a critical component and just the back panel of the phone, as long as it looks the part you should be OK. Read the feedback from other buyers.
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Pretty sure apple will swap the back glass for £25
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I bought the very thin back glass panel but discovered a problem. It also needs the housing fittings that plastic bit the glass is inserted too. Noticed that seller is selling the lot for £20 I paid £10 for the glass only. So do I need the housing fitting or can I use the old one? Any videos on how to join the glass together? I'm guessing nobody sells it joined together like the video shown?
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Pretty sure apple will swap the back glass for £25
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So I can just take it to the Apple store?
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Pretty sure apple will swap the back glass for £25
Anecdotal evidence suggests they sometimes lower the charge. Worth a try though it sounds fairly easy DIY. |
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Regardless of warranty, Apple usually make a discretionary replacement at no charge providing,
a) the phone is not under contract to a mobile operator b) you have proof of purchase c) they don't have another record of similar or repeated damage. Try Apple store first. |
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When I went to the apple store to get the back of my iPhone replaced (wasn't cracked just minor blemishes), the charge was £25 but they didn't charge me anything
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