What is a spudger??? how do i do this step???? details please!

[quote|kerrychick]What is a spudger??? how do i do this step???? details please![/quote]

seems I did smth wrong

after finishing all this steps

and turning on my 3g again

half of the screen doesn work lets say properly there is green/gray/pink scrathches

does anybody know what I did wrong?

[quote|MVP]seems I did smth wrong after finishing all this steps and turning on my 3g again half of the screen doesn work lets say properly there is green/gray/pink scrathches does anybody know what I did wrong?[/quote]

Ok this was not too difficult but not for the faint at heart either. I did run into three problems:

1) I broke one of the connectors that supply power/information to the home button :(.

2) The display works but the buttons do not match up to what I press. If I press the 7 button, I get either the 3 or the 9 button, when I press the 3 button, I get the cancel button, etc.

3) I broke te little white piece that secures piece (3) to the board. Not sure if this ithe reason I am having problems as listed in number 2 above.

Any idea what I can do to fix these problems?

[quote|Shackscs]Ok this was not too difficult but not for the faint at heart either. I did run into three problems: 1) I broke one of the connectors that supply power/information to the home button :(. 2) The display works but the buttons do not match up to what I press. If I press the 7 button, I get either the 3 or the 9 button, when I press the 3 button, I get the cancel button, etc. 3) I broke te little white piece that secures piece (3) to the board. Not sure if this ithe reason I am having problems as listed in number 2 above. Any idea what I can do to fix these problems?[/quote]

I CAN'T PUT IT BACK IN!!! HELP!!!

[quote|mtzalex]I CAN'T PUT IT BACK IN!!! HELP!!![/quote]

Quote from mtzalex:

I CAN'T PUT IT BACK IN!!! HELP!!!

THATS WHAT SHE SAID!

[quote|toaster]THATS WHAT SHE SAID![/quote]

I'm unable to get the ribbon back into the connector also. Is there a trick to it that someone can share?

[quote|bbozsik]I'm unable to get the ribbon back into the connector also. Is there a trick to it that someone can share?[/quote]

Quote from bbozsik:

I'm unable to get the ribbon back into the connector also. Is there a trick to it that someone can share?

You must understand that there is a tiny ribbon keeper (for lack of a better name) that prys up from the direction shown in the picture... If you didn't see it you probably got the ribbon out by pulling, instead of lifting the keeper tab. Look very closely and you will see this tab... lift it up as shown in the picture and insert the ribbon cable, then press the tab back down which locks the cable in place.

[quote|Splzeug]You must understand that there is a tiny ribbon keeper (for lack of a better name) that prys up from the direction shown in the picture... If you didn't see it you probably got the ribbon out by pulling, instead of lifting the keeper tab. Look very closely and you will see this tab... lift it up as shown in the picture and insert the ribbon cable, then press the tab back down which locks the cable in place.[/quote]

I can't understand how No 3 gets in place and your discription doesn't help.

[quote|classe]I can't understand how No 3 gets in place and your discription doesn't help.[/quote]

Quote from Splzeug:

You must understand that there is a tiny ribbon keeper (for lack of a better name) that prys up from the direction shown in the picture... If you didn't see it you probably got the ribbon out by pulling, instead of lifting the keeper tab. Look very closely and you will see this tab... lift it up as shown in the picture and insert the ribbon cable, then press the tab back down which locks the cable in place.

Thanks for the reply. Now that made more sense the original directions.

[quote|bbozsik]Thanks for the reply. Now that made more sense the original directions.[/quote]

what if the micro small plastic clip breaks off? as mine did.. :( what do you recommend?

[quote|BigMikesWilly]what if the micro small plastic clip breaks off? as mine did.. :( what do you recommend?[/quote]

Quote from BigMikesWilly:

what if the micro small plastic clip breaks off? as mine did.. :( what do you recommend?

My plastic tab was white. I couldn't get it to rotate up, so I just pulled the cable out. And then of course I could not get it back in. So I tried to rotate the tab up again using a small flat screwdriver. For my first attempt, I stuck the screwdriver in where the cable is supposed to go and gently lifted up. That just broke a little of the plastic off the tab. For my next attempt, I stuck the screwdriver under the side of the tab and gently lifted. Again, the plastic just started to break. I quickly pushed it back down with my thumb, pretending nothing had happened. I pictured myself walking back to the apple store to buy a new iPhone. :-( The stress was making me burn up. I actually had to take my shirt off at this point. Then I spent the next 5 minutes slowly carefully wiggling the cable back into place without lifting the tab. I put cables 2 and 1 back in and put the phone back together. I crossed my fingers and pressed the power button. It worked.

[quote|jstone]My plastic tab was white. I couldn't get it to rotate up, so I just pulled the cable out. And then of course I could not get it back in. So I tried to rotate the tab up again using a small flat screwdriver. For my first attempt, I stuck the screwdriver in where the cable is supposed to go and gently lifted up. That just broke a little of the plastic off the tab. For my next attempt, I stuck the screwdriver under the side of the tab and gently lifted. Again, the plastic just started to break. I quickly pushed it back down with my thumb, pretending nothing had happened. I pictured myself walking back to the apple store to buy a new iPhone. :-( The stress was making me burn up. I actually had to take my shirt off at this point. Then I spent the next 5 minutes slowly carefully wiggling the cable back into place without lifting the tab. I put cables 2 and 1 back in and put the phone back together. I crossed my fingers and pressed the power button. It worked.[/quote]

Thanks, I just used this tutorial to fix my phone. The screen was popped out at the top edge, and I really didn't want to drive to the Apple Store. www.ifixit.com rocks.

[quote|Garritt]Thanks, I just used this tutorial to fix my phone. The screen was popped out at the top edge, and I really didn't want to drive to the Apple Store. www.ifixit.com rocks.[/quote]

PLEASE READ:

Do not try prying anything from the top or sides.

Ribbon #3 slides in from the TOP (the black end), but the lock is on the BOTTOM (the white end).

On the BOTTOM, you can open the lock easily by lifting the bottom edge upward... it flips straight up.

With the lock open, insert the ribbon cable into the top, black end. You may need to push slightly (I used a tiny flathead) to get it in as far as possible.

Then, just rotate the lock back down into place. You might need to use a small tool, but it's very easy.

Here is a picture of the connector.

[quote|PileOfMush]'''PLEASE READ:''' Do not try prying anything from the top or sides. '''Ribbon #3 slides in from the TOP (the black end), but the lock is on the BOTTOM (the white end). ''' On the BOTTOM, you can open the lock easily by lifting the bottom edge upward... it flips straight up. With the lock open, insert the ribbon cable into the top, black end. You may need to push slightly (I used a tiny flathead) to get it in as far as possible. Then, just rotate the lock back down into place. You might need to use a small tool, but it's very easy. [http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320410652147|Here is a picture of the connector.][/quote]

And here's another picture of just the circuit board, top of the phone is on the left.

You should be able to see the connector for #3, but it's not labeled.

http://s1.guide-images.ifixit.com/igi/ZCrRCYMfnBeNLSxC.l...

[quote|PileOfMush]And here's another picture of just the circuit board, top of the phone is on the left. You should be able to see the connector for #3, but it's not labeled. http://s1.guide-images.ifixit.com/igi/ZCrRCYMfnBeNLSxC.large[/quote]

And in this picture of the 3GS, the colors are inverted... the top is white and the lock is black.

http://s1.guide-images.ifixit.com/igi/hsa3HpY6I2UNWjYJ

[quote|PileOfMush]And in this picture of the 3GS, the colors are inverted... the top is white and the lock is black. http://s1.guide-images.ifixit.com/igi/hsa3HpY6I2UNWjYJ[/quote]

Failed :(

I didn't found the way to lift and broke in 2 the connector for #3. I try to connect 1, 2 &3 but iPhone doesn't start anymore.

Very nice sunday indeed...

[quote|marcus46]Failed :( I didn't found the way to lift and broke in 2 the connector for #3. I try to connect 1, 2 &3 but iPhone doesn't start anymore. Very nice sunday indeed...[/quote]

Quote from BigMikesWilly:

what if the micro small plastic clip breaks off? as mine did.. :( what do you recommend?

Just like mine :(

[quote|Danfog]Just like mine :([/quote]

Quote from Splzeug:

You must understand that there is a tiny ribbon keeper (for lack of a better name) that prys up

Noooooo, this is for 3GS only. dont try to pry the 3G ribbon holder, it will break. ask me how i know :(

That comment should be edited in bold "3GS only" before more people break their connectors

[quote|tware]Noooooo, this is for 3GS only. dont try to pry the 3G ribbon holder, it will break. ask me how i know :( That comment should be edited in bold "3GS only" before more people break their connectors[/quote]

Quote from PileOfMush:

PLEASE READ:

Do not try prying anything from the top or sides.

Ribbon #3 slides in from the TOP (the black end), but the lock is on the BOTTOM (the white end).

On the BOTTOM, you can open the lock easily by lifting the bottom edge upward... it flips straight up.

now I understand.. the pic is of the 3GS, but this is correct for the 3G. Hard to visualize, but the lock is opposite of where the ribbon went in. Doh.

[quote|tware]now I understand.. the pic is of the 3GS, but this is correct for the 3G. Hard to visualize, but the lock is opposite of where the ribbon went in. Doh.[/quote]

I successfully completed the project, but have one issue. Looking at the iPhone 3G (vertically) the whole right side of the screen linearly about about a quarter of an inch from the edge, will not respond to my touch. Thus, making letter 'o','p', 'l', and 'back space' unresponsive when pressing.

This is entirely a new issue...even with a cracked screen like my original was, it still responded to all touches.

My only guess is that the ribbon wasn't all the way in, but from the looks of your diagram, I believe it is.

Any help would be great. Thanks.

[quote|Yokalow]I successfully completed the project, but have one issue. Looking at the iPhone 3G (vertically) the whole right side of the screen linearly about about a quarter of an inch from the edge, will not respond to my touch. Thus, making letter 'o','p', 'l', and 'back space' unresponsive when pressing. This is entirely a new issue...even with a cracked screen like my original was, it still responded to all touches. My only guess is that the ribbon wasn't all the way in, but from the looks of your diagram, I believe it is. Any help would be great. Thanks.[/quote]