How is a blank screen fixed

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iPhone 3GS

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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Joseph A Ceapa @josephaceapa

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How is a blank screen fixed

I have tried the two suggestions always given for this issue; using the home and sleep/wake buttoms simultaneously and restoring in iTunes. Neither fixes has worked. Any other suggestiomns would be welcome.

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Phone powers on just no display? Vibrate works etc?What happened before you got the black screen?

Aug 26, 2011 by pollytintop

I think it is powering on, I have heard email alert and the chirp sound it makes when first taking a charge. It is not reconzed by Bluetooh or iTunes though, and the ringer on the phone does not sound.

As far as what preceed this well I think I may have caused the issue by shutting down the automatic screen shut off, I put it on never and didn’t go back and reinstate the auto shut down. The screen also exhibits a transulcent (whiteish) shadow on the upper right side of the screen on an otherwise blank (black screen).

Thanks for your intrest.

Aug 26, 2011 by Joseph A Ceapa

have you tried plugging phone in to wall charger for 1 hour? sometimes when the battery is too flat it looks dead and itunes won't see the iphone

Aug 26, 2011 by pollytintop

Yes I have tried charging it for an hour or more, no luck there. Do you know if the battery can die completely and not take a charge. Nonetheless it seems as if I am off to the Apple store in the morning, it is the only phone I have and its not comfortable not having a phone.

Aug 26, 2011 by Joseph A Ceapa

I have been retracing the past few days and I now suspect water damage, especially after I opend the case and found water droplets therein. I have decided to open it up and try the drying technique solutions found here, starting with placing it in a bag of rice.

Aug 27, 2011 by Joseph A Ceapa

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nevermind the rice...just clean and dry the phone as the water/liquid damage guide suggests.Repairing iPhone Liquid Damage

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Phone powers on just no display? Vibrate works etc?What happened before you got the black screen? — pollytintop
I think it is powering on, I have heard email alert and the chirp sound it makes when first taking a charge. It is not reconzed by Bluetooh or iTunes though, and the ringer on the phone does not sound.

As far as what preceed this well I think I may have caused the issue by shutting down the automatic screen shut off, I put it on never and didn’t go back and reinstate the auto shut down. The screen also exhibits a transulcent (whiteish) shadow on the upper right side of the screen on an otherwise blank (black screen).

Thanks for your intrest. — Joseph A Ceapa
have you tried plugging phone in to wall charger for 1 hour? sometimes when the battery is too flat it looks dead and itunes won't see the iphone — pollytintop
Yes I have tried charging it for an hour or more, no luck there. Do you know if the battery can die completely and not take a charge. Nonetheless it seems as if I am off to the Apple store in the morning, it is the only phone I have and its not comfortable not having a phone. — Joseph A Ceapa
I have been retracing the past few days and I now suspect water damage, especially after I opend the case and found water droplets therein. I have decided to open it up and try the drying technique solutions found here, starting with placing it in a bag of rice. — Joseph A Ceapa