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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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Why doesn't my iPhone 3G turn on?

I fixed the front digitizer screen that was cracked and it worked fine for two days but then..my i phone just blanked out while i was putting protective case on..i tried resetting ti and plugging it into the computer, but nothing, help?

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yeah, my mistake, it didnt work.

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Is there a chance that when you were putting the case on, the ribbon #1 popped off and before you got to plug it into the computer, its battery had discharged? If so, try leaving it in the charger for an hour and then see if the computer recognizes it.

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the thing is, phone was working fine after i put the screen on, you're saying it might have popped off randomly after two days?

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I agree with John hopefully only "the ribbon #1 popped off". To check connect connect your iPhone back to computer with iTunes open does iTunes recognize it? When connected to computer does your vibrate switch make phone vibrate? If yes to either, then most likely ribbon #1 is loose.

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unfortunately, when i connect it to the computer the i tunes doesn't recognize it, neither does my computer and the apple logo doesn't even come on, its so weird, it just blanked out, it won't do anything, it doesn't vibrate when i do that either.

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You said you reset the iPhone. But lets try another Hard Reset. Hold both at same time Power and Home Buttons for about 15 seconds until the iPhone powers on. If this does not work then... It is time to carefully open up your iPhone and carefully reconnect Flex Cable #4. Carefully put your iPhone back together. See if that fixes it. Good luck.

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thank you, i'll do that, i dont have the tools with me right now but i'll get hold of them later.

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