Installing iPhone 3G Dock Connector
Replace a broken dock connector in your iPhone 3G.
- Author: iRobot
- Difficulty: Moderate
Connects the iPhone to a computer or charger via a iPhone cable.
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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.
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Be very careful when opening the iPhone so that the cables under the display are not severed.
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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.
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Use a small suction cup near the Home button to gently pull up the bottom portion of the iPhone's display assembly.
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If the display assembly is too damaged to allow the suction cup to adhere, tape with a strong adhesive such as duct tape maybe used.
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Step 3
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The display assembly is still connected to the iPhone by several cables, so don't try to remove it entirely just yet.
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Rotate the display assembly up until it is at an angle of approximately 45 degrees.
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Be careful. Sometimes cable 4 can stick to the back of the display assembly and can be pulled off and/or torn as you remove the display assembly.
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