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Revamped version of the iPhone 3G with faster processing speeds. Repair of this device is similar to the 3G, and requires simple screwdrivers and prying tools. Model A1303 / 8, 16 or 32 GB capacity / black or white plastic back.

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iPhone3GS component metallic fabric-like pad NEAR connector4?

Did anyone fix the old iPhone 3GS.

I know its old but mine was still functional until I tried to change the battery... and this pad split and part fell off. It is a metallic fabric-like silver pad beside connector 4. It is clearly visible as a rounded cornered rectangle about 1cm by 0.5cm, adjacent to connector numbered 4 in the ifixit teardown (pls see link below). It left a layer in place but shed a layer, looks metallic, what fell off conducts electricity, so I presume it is important to re-attach it for heat and/or electricity?

Please, does anyone know what it is for? And how to re-attach it? Or what harm if operate without it?

Silver pad adjacent to connector 4 in iPhone3GS teardown

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Just put it there. It's some kind of cushion to press the FPC cables down, if there is no exposed copper underneath it, conductivity is not important.

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No, please see the linked URL to see connector 4 inside the phone

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