iPhone Battery Replacement & Resource Center

Welcome to the iPhone Service Guide which is a one-stop service center for all of your iPhone technical needs. iPhone Battery Replacement is one of the most frequent service related items on the iPhone. Our guide covers iPhone battery replacement along with solutions to a comprehensive list of other technical issues. Our site is broken into 3 distinct iPhone service areas which are represented by the image links above.

	iPhone Battery Replacement solution area provides everything you need to be successful in identifying a battery issue and perfomring the actual battery replacement. We provide solutions to the iPhone Original (2G), 3G, and 3Gs. We link to the top YouTube videos relating to iPhone battery replacement and provide a comprehensive troubleshooting area. Experience the benefits of our iPhone battery replacement resource library on your desktop.
	iPhone DIY Resource Center provides information on a wide variety of iPhone issues and solutions associated with them. This includes glass replacement, software error codes, and troubleshooting by symptoms. We've worked with some of the top service provides on the Internet to provide this comprehensive listing of solutions. If there are problems with your iPhone but not sure what's causing them this is the place to start.
	iPhone Local Parts and Service provides a compehensive listing of local service provides in the United States. If you don't feel comfortable performing the service or replacement yourself you can leverage this listing. We provide a service ranking and an area to provide real feedback on the level of service you received.

How to Begin: This page contains everything you need to know about iPhone screen repair and replacement. This includes information on glass, digitizer and LCD replacements for all iPhone models. The resources include videos, repair tips, 1-800 help numbers and parts. Begin your replacement journey now by scrolling to your model iPhone. Help us out by telling others about this great resource page!

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Overview: The iPhone 3G glass and LCD screen repair can be completed by most people with avarage technical ability. The iPhone 3G screen is made up of 3 core layers which is the glass/digitizer, midframe, and LCD. You first need to determine which components are broken. If the glass is broken but the LCD screen still displays the image correctly then you only need the glass/digitizer component. If both the glass is broken and the LCD is not displaying correctly, then you need both the glass/digitizer and LCD.

The iPhone screen components are layered in the following order. The glass/digitizer is fixed to the midframe with double sided tape. The LCD attaches to the bottom side of the mid-frame. It's critical no dust or debris gets between the screen and the LCD as this will be visible when the iPhone is powered on.

	If glass/digitizer is cracked or the touch functionality does not work you require the glass/digitizer part		For severe drops, you could require both the glass/digitizer screen and LCD
	If the LCD display does not light up or certain parts of the screen do not display then you require the LCD part		The parts between the 3G and 3Gs are not compatible between the two model iPhones

	Use a suction cup to remove touch screen glass		Remove all dust and particles from both the glass and LCD prior to reassembling
	Don't overheat the glass as it could damage the proximity sensor or speaker on the midframe		Prior to final reassembly onto iPhone base, bend ribbon connector #3 to allow for good angle of attack when reinserting
	Use care when removing the LCD as it will break with any bending force		Glass/Digitizer and LCD parts are not compatible between the 3G and 3Gs

Overview: The iPhone 3Gs glass and LCD screen repair can be completed by most people with avarage technical ability. The iPhone 3Gs screen is made up of 3 core layers which is the glass/digitizer, midframe, and LCD. You first need to determine which components are broken. If the glass is broken but the LCD screen still displays the image correctly then you only need the glass/digitizer component. If both the glass is broken and the LCD is not displaying correctly, then you need both the glass/digitizer and LCD.

	If glass/digitizer is cracked or the touch functionality does not work you require the glass/digitizer part		For severe drops, you could require both the glass/digitizer and LCD
	If the LCD display does not light up or certain parts of the screen do not display then you require the LCD part		The parts between the 3G and 3Gs are not compatible between the two model iPhones

	Use a suction cup to remove touch screen glass		Remove all dust and particles from both the glass and LCD prior to reassembling
	Don't overheat the glass as it could damage the proximity sensor or speaker on the midframe		Prior to final reassembly onto iPhone base, bend ribbon connector #3 to allow for good angle of attack when reinserting
	Use care when removing the LCD as it will break with any bending force		Glass/Digitizer and LCD parts are not compatible between the 3G and 3Gs

Overview: The iPhone 4 screen manufacturing process is different than the iPhone 3G 3Gs. The LCD is fused to the glass/digitizer so you don't have the option of just replacing individual components. To properly replace the iPhone screen, you need the whole assembly that includes the glass/digitizer and LCD in a single unit. More iPhone Screen Repair details can be found on www.iMobileDoctor.com.

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	iPhone Battery Replacement - Discussion Points
	iPhone 3Gs The battery specification for the iPhone 3Gs is 1219mAh. The iPhone battery replacement process involves removing the touch screen glass, system board assembly, then the battery. It's highly recommend to use a suction cup to remove the touch screen glass. The battery is located under the system board and sits inside the back cover base. The iPhone battery uses a floating tri-connector for it connection and does not require the use of a soldering iron. There are a total of 6 electronic connectors that need to be disconnected in order to remove the system board and access the battery bay. Individuals with moderate electronic assembly skills can successfully perform the iPhone battery replacement process. Replacement Difficulty: 3 out of 5 Screw Drivers (Medium)
	iPhone 3G The battery specification for the iPhone 3G is 1150mAh. The iPhone battery replacement process for the iPhone 3G is identical to the iPhone 3Gs model. The battery is located under the motherboard and sits inside the back cover base. It's highly recommended to use a suction cup to remove the glass touch screen. This model iPhone uses a floating tri-connector for it's connection to the motherboard and does not require the use of a soldering iron. There are 6 electronic connectors that need to be disconnected in order to remove the motherboard and gain access to the iPhone's battery bay. Individuals with moderate electronic assembly skills can successfully perfomr the iPhone battery replacement process. Replacement Difficulty: 3 out of 5 Screw Drivers (Medium)
	iPhone 2G (Original) The battery specification for the iPhone 2G is 1400mAh. The iPhone battery replacement process for the iPhone original is difficult. The back cover is very hard to remove without damaging it and the battery is soldered into the system board. There's a thin layer of glue covering the soldered connections that needs to be pulled off without damaging the connectors. If the battery wires accidentially lift off the system board with the circuit foil you'll require a new system board. There are countless other items that can go wrong causing additional problems with the iPhone. The majority of the service providers out there will not work on this particular model due to the poor service design. Only work on this model iPhone if you have advanced electronic assembly skills. Note: There is a small percentage of iPhone's that will experience issues after the battery replacement process. Replacement Difficulty: 5 out of 5 Screw Drivers (Highest)

	iPhone Battery Replacement - Issues and Challenges
	iPhone 3Gs & 3G Difficulty in removing the iPhone touch screen glass Solution: Battery reseller must include a suction cup for glass removal. Difficulty in reconnecting ribbon connector #3 during reassembly process Solution: Bend ribbon with your finger so it feeds into the connector easier and if necessary use a tweezers to assist with feeding the cable connector into the slot. iPhone freezes during the boot process on the Apple symbol after the battery replacement process Solution: Proximity sensor may have failed during the battery replacement. Disconnect the ribbon cable that controls the proximity sensor and see if the iPhone boots normally. Difficulty in seating the system board during the reassembly process Solution: Insert the SIM tray side of the system board into the casing first. Work it until the system board can be dropped into place and the screw holes align properly.
	iPhone 2G (Original) Difficulty in removing the aluminum back cover to gain access to the battery bay Solution: Use small metal tools and leverage the side out while putting pressure on the top up and the same time. There will be minor damage with the case removal. Try and reform the case to original shape proir to installing the back cover. Home button no longer works after battery replacement process Solution: Dock connector ribbon cable that runs under the battery may have been damaged during battery removal. This is usually due to using a screw driver to leverage the battery out in the wrong position. Replace the dock connector cable to correct this problem. Difficulty in removing glue covering battery wire connectors Solution: Use an exacto razor blade to carve out the glue. Use a needlenose pliers to pull out the glue on the connectors. Caution: If the wire battery connectors lift off the system board this cannot be fixed. Use extreme caution during this process. Difficulty in removing heat shrink wrap off the positive battery wire Solution: Some of the iPhone replacement batteries have the heat shrink wrap too tight around the wire. Loosen the wrap on the red wire prior to installing the battery. This will make it easy to remove the wrap when the time comes to solder the red wire. No boot after replacement battery installation Solution: The red battery wire may have shorted on the iPhone case (ground). Check the voltages between the red positive wire and the other two wires (black & white). This should show around 3.7 volts between these sets of wires. If there is no voltage then the battery was shorted and you'll need a replacement battery. Also, try and perform a forced reboot on the iPhone by pressing the power and home button at the same time for 8 seconds.