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Apr 24 2010

Original post by geckopelli, Apr 24 2010

Title:

iPhone 3G WiFi chip failure after 18 months

Text:

WiFi stopped working three days ago after 18 months of use. Verified no router or software problems. Apple in-store "Genius" suggested to upgrade to a new phone. Online Apple Tech support indicated WiFi chip has failed and is not repairable after various tests.

Anyone know if it is possible to replace such a chip on the [I presume] motherboard? And who may be doing such repairs.

Device:

iPhone 3G

Tags:

iphone 3g wifi

Status:

open

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