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History: Installing iPhone 3G Front Panel Assembly

Edit by Michael Degnan: Nov 15 2011 (accepted )

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Field	Before	After
Introduction	[summary]Replace a cracked front panel assembly on your iPhone 3G.[/summary] ~~[video\|http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9foQGx-ULOw]~~ The front panel assembly, including the digitizer, ear speaker, and home button, can be replaced on the iPhone 3G. [video\|http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9foQGx-ULOw]	[summary]Replace a cracked front panel assembly on your iPhone 3G.[/summary] ~~[video\|http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9foQGx-ULOw]~~ The front panel assembly, including the digitizer, ear speaker, and home button, can be replaced on the iPhone 3G. [video\|http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9foQGx-ULOw]

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Phillips #00 Screwdriver x1 added.
Phillips 00 Screwdriver x1 removed.

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