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Prepare
Tools required:
Small Phillips Screw Driver
Small Flathead or exacto razor
Safe Open Tool
Repair Toolkit available HERE
Gather all neccesary tools and place your iPhone 3G on a clean flat surface, use a soft cloth or towel to place under it.
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Enjoy
Take a look at the iPhone 3G in all its shiny glory!
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Step 1
Begin by removing the sim tray, using the included sim card removal tool (or a paperclip if you've lost the tool.)
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Step 2
Holding your device on end you will notice two small screws on either side of the dock. These screws must be removed in order to open the case.
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Step 3
Insert a small thin tool between the chrome ring and front panel glass directly above one of the screw holes. You will need to exert a small amount of pressure to seperate the display from the back panel. |
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Step 4
Lift the panel up from the dock end being careful not to tear or break any ribbons connected near the other end. |
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Step 5
Unplug ribbons 1 and 2 by lifting them from the main board. Under ribbon 2 you will need to find and unclip ribbon 3, then carefully remove the display assembly. |
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Step 6
Remove the seven screws circled in red. Note: One screw is located under the DO NOT REMOVE sticker :) |
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Step 7
Unplug ribbon 4. |
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Step 8
Llift the mother board out taking note of the camera which is still connected to the underside of the board. You will need to unplug the ribbon circled in red. |
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Step 9
Place the mother board to the side. |
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Step 10
Use the attached tab to pull up on the battery, there is a mild adhesive on the back side, so it will take a bit of force. |
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Step 11
Remove the screw circled in red. |
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Step 12
Carefully remove the camera.
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Step 13
Remove the nine screws circled in red. |
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Step 14
Remove the headphone jack and attached flex cable. |
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Step 15
Remove the speaker assembly which also contains the dock connector, antennae and home button as well. |
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Step 16
Remove the 2 screws circled in red. |
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Step 17
Place the vibrator assembly to the side. |
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Step 18
- Back to the Front Half
Remove the 2 screws circled in red. You will find 3 screws on the opposite side which must be removed as well. |
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Step 19
Lift the LCD free from the front panel glass. |
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Step 20 - Finished
Pictured is every component inside the iPhone 3G. |
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Under the Hood - Apple iPhone 3G exposed!
Top Main Board
Pictured is every component inside the iPhone 3G labeled and noted precisely. Thanks to Semiconductor Insights
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Bottom Main Board
Pictured are chips responsible for Bluetooth, and Flash memory on board. |
