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iPhone 3G Display Assembly Replacement

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  1. iPhone 3G Display Assembly Replacement, Broken Glass: step 1, image 1 of 3 iPhone 3G Display Assembly Replacement, Broken Glass: step 1, image 2 of 3 iPhone 3G Display Assembly Replacement, Broken Glass: step 1, image 3 of 3
    • If your display glass is cracked, keep further breakage contained and prevent bodily harm during your repair by taping the glass.

    • Lay overlapping strips of clear packing tape over the iPhone's display until the whole face is covered.

    • This will keep glass shards contained and provide structural integrity when prying and lifting the display.

    • Wear safety glasses to protect your eyes from any glass shaken free during the repair.

  2. iPhone 3G Display Assembly Replacement, Display Assembly: step 2, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the two Phillips #00 screws from the dock-connector end of the iPhone.

  3. iPhone 3G Display Assembly Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the metal handle from the suction cup. It's easier and safer to grip the suction cup's base instead of the metal handle.

    • Be very careful when opening the iPhone so that the cables under the display are not severed.

    • There is a rubber gasket between the silver front bezel and black display assembly. A bit of force is required in this step to separate the iPhone's display assembly.

    • Use a small suction cup near the Home button to gently pull up the bottom portion of the iPhone's display assembly.

    • If the display assembly is too damaged to allow the suction cup to adhere, tape with a strong adhesive such as duct tape may be used.

  4. iPhone 3G Display Assembly Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1
    • The display assembly is still connected to the iPhone by several cables, so don't try to remove it entirely just yet.

    • Rotate the display assembly up until it is at an angle of approximately 45 degrees.

  5. iPhone 3G Display Assembly Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1
    • Continue to hold the display assembly with one hand, and use your other hand and a spudger to disconnect the black ribbon cable labeled "1."

  6. iPhone 3G Display Assembly Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1
    • Rotate the display assembly up until it is roughly vertical. This will allow easier access for disconnecting the remaining cables.

    • Use a spudger to disconnect the black ribbon cable labeled "2."

  7. iPhone 3G Display Assembly Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1
    • Use a spudger to flip up the black plastic tab holding the remaining ribbon cable in place. The black will rotate up 90 degrees, releasing the ribbon cable.

    • The tab is very fragile, so be careful when flipping it up to unlock the cable and down to lock the cable.

    • The plastic tab may be white (instead of black) on some iPhone models.

    • Slide the ribbon cable out of its connector, and remove the display assembly from the iPhone.

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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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i went through the whole process, but my home button does not work anymore. it was fine when I started - its it possible, that one ribbon is not fully attached ore is there any other solution? Thanks for any advice!

Jakob

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