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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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3GS soaked, dried, still shuts off almost immediately. Suggestions?

My son put my phone in a glass of water. It was SIM side down in about an inch of water for a few hours. I dissembled it and put it in rice for a couple of days. The water wasn't high enough to foul the litmus paper, but the phone was dripping.

The logic board looks decent, except the SIM card looks a little corroded and I don't know how to get to that part of the board.

It starts up with the low battery indicator and then turns off shortly thereafter. I plan to swap out the battery, is there something else I should try? Is there a way to tell what else might be wrong?

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Sally,

I think you're on the perfect track so far. Battery is usually the first thing to go. Swap that out and then let us know the results!

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One of my coworkers has a box of parts. In the end it's going to need a new LCD and digitizer along with the battery--but it's limping along. Scheduled to get my new battery from ifixit on Thursday.

Thanks for the help, I'd have skipped cleaning the logic board had you not warned me.

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Sally, follow this guide to clean your iPhone. It is for a 3G but applies to your phone as well. After you cleaned it nicely, replace the battery and re-evaluate. Not cleaning the logic board will predispose you to some corrosion issues later on. Of course, use these guides to open up your phone. Hope this helps, good luck.

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Replaced the digitizer and the LCD. Still no backlight. And, I noticed no WiFi. #6 connector is tight.

Thinking I have more guts than brains, but planning to try a WiFi replacement and a 6r8 coil.

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