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Second generation of iPhone. Model A1241 / 8 or 16 GB capacity / black or white plastic back. Repair is more straightforward than the first iPhone. requires screwdrivers, prying, and suction tools.

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help me replace a broken sim reader!

Hi, my sim reader is broken. One of the contacts is missing. I already have a new sim reader but I don't know how to replace it. I can't seem to remove the aluminum cover of the sim reader. Please help me!

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You can replace the SIM Reader Contacts without removing the aluminium cover of the sim reader!

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yes? how? tell us please...

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There are a few good tutorials on YouTube!

Repairing the SIM-reader of iPhone 3G. (The "No SIM" error"):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DFh7Vp1As...

iPhone 3G Sim Connector replacement:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2zyOYmlrp...

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Thank you, thank you, thank you!

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It sounds like you're in over your head. There's definitely soldering involved in this one. And that's once you've managed to get the aluminum cover off.

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You can replace the SIM Reader Contacts without removing the aluminium cover of the sim reader...

http://www.kdanmobile.com/en/

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