iPhone repair

Mi Problema

iPhone 3GS was dropped in water. Following instructions seen on YouTube, IPhone kept in a sealed bag of rice (no silica) for three days, to allow rice to absorb moisture. Initially could not power up. After a visit to Genius Bar!!! at Apple Store, quoted approx £100.00 for repair. ( they have got to be kidding) phone wasn't worth that that amount.

Anyway, searching web came across ifixit web site and thought, what the hell, try and fix it myself.

Ordered the home tech tool kit.

Kit arrived about 10 days later, as indicated when I ordered it.

Tried to power up IPhone one last time before I was going to open the casing and attempt repair. Everything was working apart from back light. Ordered part, £1.98 from eBay and carried out repair. ( YouTube video step by step)

Toolkit purchased is essential, so would highly recommend.

Slightly more expensive that others advertised, but good quality.

IPhone now fully functional. £1.98 versus £100.00. Who's the genius now Apple!!!

Mi Solución

See above

Mi Consejo

Soldering very tricky, use an iron with a fine point and make sure to allow time. It took me 90 mins from disassemble to reassemble.