/diy/ - Do It Yourself

>>434548

Looks like a 3G or 3GS, I would look up the model number on the back. I fix iPhones where I work. The 3G/S models are the easiest to fix. Part costs at most $8 for the digitizer and they will usually come with adhesive (important) and tools to take it apart. Be careful with the connectors though, if you never took apart small electronics there is a good chance your gonna fuck it up. My 2 cents

I've never done anything like this before. do you have any links or guides I could use with no experience?

bro just buy a replacement glass on ebay. you said the screen is fucked up, but is it just the glass or the glass and lcd that are damaged? either way, make sure to get the glass WITH the frame, already glued together. its only a few bucks more than the glass by itself but 100% worth it.

they usually come with all the tiny screwdrivers, suction cup, etc that you need. just use a video guide on youtube, go slow, dont drop screws, and do all your work on a white towel.

>>434571
well why dont you tell us what model it is

>>434573
>>434573
I believe the entire top part of the phone is cracked/chipped. it's a 3gs

>>434577
still not the information i was asking for. do you know what the parts of the phone are called?

because the cracked glass i see in the picture is the "front" of the phone, the "top" is where the power switch and headphone jack are.

do you understand that there is an LCD (the screen) and then a piece of glass in front of it, which also has a "digitizer" bonded to it, which is what senses your finger?

I believe it's both glass and LCD damaged. there are literally chunks missing exposing parts underneath

>http://www.ifixit.com/Device/iPhone_3G
>http://www.ifixit.com/Device/iPhone_3GS
>front panel
>front panel assembly

They might still have the components in stock and some of the tools required.

One more tip. Beware of which Philips #00 you get. I bought like 3 cheap screwdriver sets and none of the freaking 00s were small enough.

Jesus.... let's back up

does it turn on
if so can you see anything
post pic of phone on up close if so

>>434642
>Jesus.... let's back up
>does it turn on
>if so can you see anything
>post pic of phone on up close if so

>my friend gave me this fully functional iPhone for 2 dollars
>fully functional

anyways

if both are broken
http://www.ebay.com/itm/iPhone-3GS-Complete-LCD-Touch-Screen-Assembly-8GB-16GB-32GB-Black-/140953019645?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item20d17464fd

if just the glass, then
http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Touch-Screen-Glass-Digitizer-Assembly-with-Mid-Frame-For-iPhone-3GS-Black-US-/320919845164?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4ab850392c

>>434654
you better not be OP

>>434610
>I believe it's both glass and LCD damaged
>believe

>doesn't know the difference between glass and LCD

this pic shows damage much clearer. and no I don't know the difference. all I know is there are literally chunks missing around the circular button and earpiece, so I assume it goes deep enough to crack both. how can visibly see where the glass and LCD meet?

>>434676
ok so the lcd works, but i still cant tell if its cracked or not because thats not a full screen pic and there is a lot of glare.

this will be easier if you understand how its put together. the LCD is the actual screen that displays the image. it is behind the glass, in a metal frame. that frame attaches to a plastic frame with a flat part at the top and bottom behind the black parts of the glass. the glass has a sensor layer bonded to it. the glass+digitizer are attached to the plastic frame with adhesive.

to replace the glass only, you unscrew the two tiny screws at the bottom of the phone, and pull the whole assembly out of the phone from the front using a suction cup. this may or may not be possible with how much cracking there is. either way, the problem is once you get it out, you have to separate the glass from the plastic frame, it warps easily, and the replacement glass sometimes does not adhere properly to it. SO, thats why i recommend getting the glass with the frame pre-attached. that way you dont have to reuse the frame, its only $14. that is the way to go if they lcd is in good shape.

if the lcd is cracked or badly scratched, you will need to replace it as well, in which case you will need the other item i linked to which is $30. You can get the lcd alone for $16, so if you buy the glass+frame, start to repair it, and then find that the lcd is broken, you can buy the lcd separate. but you should be able to tell if you will need both before starting the repair.

you just have to look at it. there are cracks in the glass at the top layer (which is where the chunk is missing) but underneath that is the lcd. look for damage on the actual lcd.

depending on capacity, i think 3gs go for $75 to $150, so even if you repair it for $30, thats not bad. even luckier if you can do it for $14

try taking a pic in better light without flash and with a full screen bright image (like a lighter color) on the screen

cosmetically, you can replace everything for example

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Chrome-Mid-Front-Bezel-Frame-Cover-For-iPhone-3G-3GS-US-/280403624196?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item41495bc104

works perfectly fine, speakers and everything. also it's a 16 gig so lucky me. does that mean I only have to replace the LCD or will I have to inspect the glass to insure it isn't on the verge of breaking when i sell it

>>434691

>"The LCD screen is working fine"

>"Do I have to reaplce the LCD?"

either this is a really elaborate and subtle troll, or someone in the deep south really needs to stop fucking their cousins.

Are iphones really this shitty? Almost all of them I see have shattered screens.

>>434691
No this means you only have to replace the glass the LCD is fine. The item I posted earlier for $14 is the way to go.

>>434715
I dunno man I sense 15 year old

I phones are shitty but for other reasons. 3gs glass and LCD are really cheap and easy to replace which is cool but other than that garbage.

Any further questions?

>>434722
sorry, I got the glass and LCD mixed up for a sec. I understand now, LCD goes under the glass, glass contains touchscreen components and protects the LCD to an extent, but needs to be replaced because its cracked to shit. and yeah I agree, which is why I want to sell it. Thanks for the help guys.

>>434722
also, you mention that it may not be possible to pull the innards out depending on the cracking. is there anyway to check before I place an order for the glass?

>>434737
I just meant it may not be possible to remove using suction cup but you can get it out otherwise with a pry tool or guitar pick, which will come with the glass/frame.

I think you understand it just order the part its pretty cheap go slow use a video guide and you'll be fine.

>>434718
They aren't shitty, just the design is
If they at least put a rubber backing on it to prevent it from slipping, that might help