iPhone 3gs DIY repair

Almost all new phones from Apple are bestsellers. They are very popular and forever won the hearts of most consumers. These gadgets are very reliable, functional and convenient. Despite their qualities, all iPhones, like all other smartphones, can break down. More often than not, the consumer is to blame. In a large number of cases, you can repair the iPhone with your own hands, but it’s better to contact the service center specialists anyway. Apple Restore , they offer a free new service to call an Apple repair technician to your home, work, or other place convenient for you.

There are not so many main causes of iPhone breakdowns. These are software-related breakdowns (programs close by themselves, the phone “thinks” for a long time), which occur if there was an intervention in the base platform or an incorrect installation of some application was made. The next type of breakdowns are breakdowns associated with the fact that the phone was dropped on the floor, something was dropped on it, and in the end they sat on it. Repair after such operations with the phone is not done quickly, and it is not cheap. A more serious breakdown may be a short circuit resulting from liquid getting on the iPhone's circuit board. Repairs can be very expensive, or it can happen that the phone cannot be repaired.

The most common breakdown is the failure of the display or touchpad as a result of the phone being dropped on the floor or asphalt. This breakdown can be fixed on your own and not contact the service center, paying large bills for repairs.

So, first you need to unscrew the two bolts that are located at the edges of the cable connection connector. Then you should carefully remove the top panel along with the display. This can be done with a regular suction cup or pry off the edge.

From the end of the removed panel there are still small bolts, which should also be unscrewed from both sides. There is another bolt next to the cable, which must not be forgotten to unscrew. Thus, the display cable and the touchscreen were disconnected. Now the display with a metal frame must be removed. This can be done with a knife.

We take a new display and, if the touchscreen is in order, we assemble the phone. But, if you need to replace the touchscreen, then the removed display must be put aside. In order to separate the touchscreen from the metal frame, you need to take a building hair dryer and heat it around the entire perimeter. After this procedure, the touchscreen should be separated from the frame with a scalpel.

Next, you need to take a double-sided thin tape and stick it around the perimeter on the panel body. The new touchscreen must be glued to the adhesive tape and the phone must be assembled.

Of course, all these manipulations are not difficult, but there is one “BUT”. During such repairs at home, there is a high probability that other parts of the gadget will be affected and damaged, the repair of which will result in a tidy sum.

iPhone, today it is considered the most popular and popular mobile gadget from the American trade brand Apple, which also has impeccable quality.

There are practically no production defects and defects in such phones, and all breakdowns are formed only through the fault of users.

Manufacturers are very responsible in the manufacture of this device, however, not every owner is reverent and careful about the operation of this complex device. Often a careless attitude leads to damage and it is necessary to eliminate these defects.

But these actions can be carried out independently by reading our recommendations.

In this article we will try to explain how it is possible to repair this device with one example with our own hands. You can also independently disassemble the gadget, replace components (covers, screens, batteries, etc.), replace vibration components.

The company produces several modifications of the iPhone (iphone 2g, 3g, 3gs, 4, 4s, 5, 5C, 5S, 6, 6+, 6S, 6S+, SE, 7, 7+), which are of very high quality, but breakdowns still happen and you can do it yourself.

Using our instructions, you will have a great opportunity to fix the problem.

Before disassembling your device, decide why you need it at all, because it belongs to a very complex technological device and when disassembling it is easy to damage important components if you do not have enough experience. If you nevertheless decide to carry out repair and restoration work, perform these actions only if you are absolutely confident in your abilities.

You must be aware that all the activities you perform are putting your iPhone at risk, which may lead to further malfunctions.

So, let's take a step-by-step look at how you can replace the microphone in the "iphone 4". To do this, you will need the following parts and tools (synchronization cable, special screwdrivers, spatula for disassembly).

That's the whole step-by-step instruction that we wanted to offer you. We hope that with patience, courage and allocating enough time for this, everything will work out perfectly. We don't tell you how to put your phone back together, just follow the instructions in reverse order.

If you could not make a replacement, you always have the opportunity to call a professional service center, for example, a mobile device repair service center. "MakeApple", which specializes in the repair and restoration work and service of iPhones.

The most common problem of iPhone breakdowns, as well as other mobile phones, is gadgets filled with various liquids when moisture penetrates inside. In such a situation, you should not carry out repairs on your own at all, or expect a miracle that everything will dry up by itself and the iphone will work on its own.

The easiest failure is from flooding with any liquid, this will cause the controller to close (after drying, the device can work, but the battery runs out quickly). You cannot do anything on your own, here you need to carry out diagnostics and professional complex work on cleaning and repair.

In a situation where you are faced with a problem where you doubt that you will fix the problem, it is best to contact knowledgeable service center specialists. "MakeApple" (link above), where you can always turn for professional support and free advice.

iPhone 3 in versions 3G and 3GS went on sale in 2009, respectively, won its share of the mobile device market. Today, when Apple sells the iPhone 7, the iPhone 3 has lost its relevance due to outdated technology, and it has become quite worn out.

But many users still successfully use these models in their work, extolling their quality and being skeptical about new products. Often, such users have to deal with replacing the case, battery, screen, sensors or connectors. Because of this, it becomes necessary to disassemble the smartphone and replace its parts.

Some users can, for example, change the case or screen themselves, as well as replace the battery. So we decided, based on users' questions, to write about the correct process for disassembling an iPhone 3GS version in order to enable other users to disassemble and replace some parts of the iPhone 3G on their own.

In fact, the quality of this model version of the smartphone really justified itself. By replacing a worn case or screen with a new one, you can use the device for a long time. As already mentioned, the case and screen are the first to wear out, the second is the battery and buttons, in particular, Home and Power on.

Many people ask the question: what do you need to have on hand to disassemble your smartphone? Disassembling the iPhone 3G begins with removing the cover, so you will need a thin plastic spatula and a suction cup with a ring, a set of mini screwdrivers for iPhone, mini containers for bolts from different parts of the iPhone, in order not to confuse them with each other, a rubber mat, liquid for wiping circuit boards, a clip for getting an iPhone SIM card, a hair dryer. Well, of course, prepare new parts if you change them.

How to disassemble and open the iPhone 3G is described in this article in more than detail. Disassembling an iPhone with a 3GS is almost the same as its predecessor, so the descriptive process is similar for both.

Before proceeding with the disassembly of the smartphone, you need to unlock the iPhone, and using a USB cable, dump all the information on it to the computer, saving a backup copy in iTunes. After that, you need to disconnect the device and turn it off completely by holding down the Power button and the Home control button at the same time until the Apple icon appears.

Then we take out the SIM card from the slot, which is located on the side outer panel of the case. To do this, insert a paper clip into the hole at an angle with the sharp end until it clicks, which signals the opening of the card slot. We take out the SIM card and the slot.

In principle, this is not difficult to do, but some accuracy of actions is necessary. First, in the lower end of the case, unscrew the two bolts with a special screwdriver. Then carefully attach the suction cup to the bottom of the screen. After that, we pry a plastic spatula into the gap between the screen and the case and help to detach the screen using a fixed suction cup.

But by no means pull up the disassembled screen completely, since the iPhone display is held by three cables that need to be disconnected one by one. A sudden movement to open the screen can damage the cables or break the iPhone.

Lift the screen to carefully reach the cables and, using a plastic spatula, disconnect the system board cable, followed by the touchscreen cable, and then slowly unfasten the speaker cable.

When the cables are unfastened, you have two parts of the iPhone. Next, remove the screen, for which we unscrew the main bolts - two on each side at the end of the iPhone part with the display. If the bolts are sealed with a strip of adhesive tape, remove it.

To disassemble the screen, turn the part of the iPhone upside down, and at the top, find another bolt holding the metal plate to unscrew it. Next, slowly pry the liquid crystal display with a plastic spatula or plastic card and disconnect it.

Attention! If the display is not easily removed, do not rush, gently heat the display glass at the end with a hairdryer with a hairdryer so that the glue melts a little, and then pry the screen around the entire perimeter. At this stage, you can replace the display and screen with new ones, if necessary.

If you need to replace the battery or replace the case, then we continue to disassemble the other part of the iPhone 3GS. For what, below we unfasten the modular cable from the system board of the device. And from above we disconnect the cable of the audio connector with a spatula. The next step is to disconnect the connector and an additional cable. We unfasten the sticker that covers 8 bolts, and unscrew all of them in turn, remembering which one follows which, since they are different in length.

It remains to carefully not completely detach the camera module in order to get the system unit using a plastic spatula. Finally, you can get the battery by prying it with the same spatula.

If the disassembly process has not yet been completed, since you want to change the worn back cover, you first need to unscrew the bolts holding the on / off button and the audio jack button in the disassembled part. Next, we disassemble the SIM card holder, and at the bottom, finally, unfasten the back cover of the case.

Finally, we take out the Power button and the mode switch, remove the modules in turn, which are responsible for the battery charge, as well as synchronization. Carefully remove the vibration motor.

Thus, all parts are removed and, if necessary, they can be replaced with new ones. But the most important thing is the assembly of the device. Don't forget to follow all the steps in reverse order, snapping the cables, tightening the necessary bolts in the correct order. There should not be any extra details.

Currently, a fairly large number of our compatriots give their preference to iPhones. However, these devices, despite the high quality, may fail. What to consider when repairing them?

One of the most common problems that can cause an iPhone repair is moisture getting inside the device. Water can enter through the microphone, charging and headphone jacks, and gaps in the case. Ideally, any iPhone owner himself should constantly monitor the integrity of this device. However, when iphone repair is necessary, damaged parts of the case should be replaced in a certified service.

In the event that moisture has penetrated inside the iPhone, and the road to the service center is far, then the device must be immediately turned off and try to dry all its electronic “stuffing”. This can be done using a regular hair dryer. You need to remove the tray with the memory card from the phone and carefully blow warm (in no case hot) air into the device. When making this kind of repair of iphone 4s, it is necessary to shake it periodically, so drops of water that have got inside will flow onto the blown areas from hard-to-reach parts. Also, the device can be placed in rice cereal, which is able to take away excess moisture. After these manipulations, you can carry the iPhone to the workshop, where professionals will reanimate it.

Also a fairly common problem can be a damaged screen, which can be the result of a fall. Since the glass of the iPhone is a single unit with the touchscreen, damage to the glass (outer shell) entails a violation of the integrity of the touchscreen. In this case, it is impossible to repair the iphone 3gs on your own, you must contact the service center. But sometimes, if the damage is not so serious as to lead to a malfunction of the iPhone, or there is no way to urgently use services, then a protective film should be applied to the phone screen. If the latter is not available, then a strip of adhesive tape can also be used. This kind of measure is not a solution when repairing iPhones, this step will protect the owner of the iPhone from the likely occurrence of problem number 1, namely, moisture getting inside the device. Further, as soon as possible, it is worth carrying the phone to the service.

An equally serious problem for any iPhone owner is damage to the case, as a result of which an iPhone 4 or any other model may need to be repaired. Problems like these can occur if your iPhone is dropped or comes into contact with sharp or hard objects (such as in your pocket or bag). On the Internet today you can find many videos that show how to replace the case yourself. However, unprofessional repairs can damage iPhone chips. Therefore, it is better in this case to immediately take the phone to the workshop, and not to repair it yourself. Otherwise, you will have to pay a larger amount for repairs in order to eliminate all the problems that arose due to your wrong actions.

pull carbon for iPhone our specialists tried it for the first time 4 years ago, when the first model's durable aluminum case was replaced by the iPhone 3G, dressed in fragile plastic, bursting after a moderate impact and scratched even by the most pedantic owners.

iPhone case replacement was one of the most requested services back then. But Apple did not ship to the external market original cases for iPhone 3G and the Chinese quickly set up production of even more fragile and flimsy clones. That's when we came up with the idea to make an iPhone case out of a durable but lightweight material. The most suitable for this purpose turned out to be carbon.

Carbon fiber, woven from carbohydrate threads and impregnated with polymer resins (most often epoxy), was impossible to break. It was not afraid of cracks spreading, like the original case, and even withstood a fall on an acute angle from a great height. The strength of this material has been repeatedly confirmed by numerous tests in the automotive world, it has long been successfully used in aviation and even in rocket and space technology.

We note right away that disassembling an iPhone on your own is a risky business. Even replacing the back panel in order to install a luminous logo on i P hone 5 can result in a breakdown and the need for costly repairs in a service center. However, if you are still confident in your abilities, the instructions below should help you.

We unscrew the screws from the outside. We do this with a special Pentalobe screwdriver.

Raise the screen. This requires a special suction cup.

Now we disconnect the cables from the screen by unscrewing the small screws that attach them. We will also detach the antenna and the display itself. To make it more convenient to pry the trains, use a special plastic spatula.

Next, unscrew the cable latches on the motherboard.

Now you can remove the battery. Please note that it is held on by glue, so you will have to use a spatula to detach it.

After that, you can unscrew the camera, which is held on the body with two screws.

Next, disconnect the remaining connectors (microphone, antenna), as well as the rear panel cable leading to the motherboard. Then remove the SIM card slot.

On this disassembly is better to complete. Generally repair and tuning i P ad and i Phone is better in a specialized workshop.

The procedure for replacing the battery (accumulator) in the iPhone 5 will take from 15 to 30 minutes and will require a special screwdriver that can handle Pentalobe screws, a suction cup and a plastic tool called a spudger.
First of all, turn off the device and unscrew the two bolts located on the bottom panel; then attach a suction cup to the screen (it should “situate” just above the HOME button).

Hold the phone with one hand and lightly pull on the suction cup with the other until the screen slightly moves away from the case. Next, use a spudger to "snap off" the plastic fasteners holding the front panel. Do not try to detach it completely - just lift it 90 degrees to start.

Make sure the iPhone is turned off and remove the two screws located on the bottom of the device. Attach the suction cup to the screen (just above the HOME button). Lightly pull on it and start to separate the front panel from the case using a plastic tool (it is convenient to “snap off” small fasteners with it). As a result, the front panel should “move away” and be held only with the help of a cable, bolted to the motherboard. Unscrew them and use a plastic tool to remove the cable from the connector. Now the front panel can be removed completely.

iPhone 4 S . External volume button replacement

iPhone 3gs - this old man was released back in 2009 and still continues to delight its users. But its visual state may already be far from ideal. Over time, the back plastic cover could be pretty worn out, worse, cracks could appear. This is one of the main problems of the iPhone 3gs.

The screen could become completely unreadable due to the abundance of scratches. Also, the Home, Power keys and volume rockers could stop working. In order to give your device a new look or change faulty components, you can disassemble your smartphone. Do it yourself or take it to a service center, it's up to you.

As for me, it is better to disassemble and change everything yourself than to pay someone else for it. Moreover, disassembling an iPhone is not difficult. This article will teach you how to disassemble iPhone 3g/3gs with ease. First of all, you need to get a special set of tools for parsing iPhone 3g / 3gs.

Professional tool kit

In particular, we need a suction cup, without which it will be extremely difficult to disassemble the phone. Plastic spatulas are also very useful, which help to snap off cables without third-party damage, well, screwdrivers with specific slots will also serve us, in general, the set is not very expensive, but it will always come in handy on the farm.

Well, let's proceed directly to disassembly and turn off the gadget. We start by unscrewing the 2 screws on the bottom of the iPhone.

Then, using a suction cup, gently pry off the screen unit. Disconnecting it to the end will not give you a cable from the system board. Separate it with a plastic spatula. After that, disconnect the touchscreen cable and the speaker cable.

Now you can completely detach the screen unit. If the problem was in the touch glass or display, then you need to disassemble this unit. We unscrew the screws from the base of the block ...

Then, unscrew the screws around the perimeter of the frame. Next, from the frame with protective glass, we separate the display.

In order to release the glass from the remaining structure, it is necessary to heat the iPhone glass from the end with a hair dryer, as it is held on by glue. Next, we hook the glass with a plastic spatula and disconnect it around the entire perimeter.

Now you can replace the protective glass and display. If the problem was in the battery or other part of the case, we continue the disassembly. Take out the SIM card tray. We disconnect the module cable at the bottom of the smartphone from the system board. At the top, turn off the cable of the Audio connector.

After that, disconnect the connector marked with the number six. For iPhone 3gs, we disable another cable, it is marked with the number seven (it is not in 3g). Next, peel off the sticker. Next, unscrew the eight screws. The main thing is to remember in what order they go! Since they are all different lengths.

We disconnect the camera module, but not completely, since the cable that is attached to the body has a non-removable mount. Now we pry the motherboard with a plastic spatula and take it out.

The battery is open. We take it out with a plastic spatula. If you need to change the back cover of the iPhone 3gs, then we continue to dismantle. We unscrew the screws that secure the power button and the audio jack.

We dismantle the SIM card ejector. Remove the plastic cover from the bottom.

We dismantle the Power button and the mode switch. And lastly, we dismantle the charging module, the synchronization module and the vibration motor.

That's all, the iPhone 3g / 3gs is completely disassembled. Now you can change any defective part.

iPhone 3G disassembled