Menu
Your Settings
Cancel
This product is not available in your country.
Item Code: IF137-004-1
This product is not available in your country.
$14.99
iFixit Pro discount applied. Reg:
$14.99
A-Stock used parts are in excellent condition
B-Stock parts have minor cosmetic wear
C-Stock parts have major cosmetic wear but are fully functional
$14.99
iFixit Pro discount applied. Reg:
$14.99
Out of Stock
Ready to Ship
Out of Stock
Ready to Ship
We don't have that much stock available
Product Details
Description
Description
Replace the headphone jack assembly in an iPhone 3G or iPhone 3GS and fix a corroded headphone jack, unresponsive audio or power button, or a malfunctioning mute switch.
Part Assembly Includes
Part Assembly Includes
Description
Description
Replace the headphone jack assembly in an iPhone 3G or iPhone 3GS and fix a corroded headphone jack, unresponsive audio or power button, or a malfunctioning mute switch.
Part Assembly Includes
Part Assembly Includes
Compatibility
Compatibility
Specifications
Specifications
Specifications
Specifications
Repair Stories
The problem arose from my use of the headphones while carrying my phone in my back pocket and sitting down. In a short manner of time I lost audio in the left ear. It was the jack and not the headphones. Cleaning the port with a stripped swab didn't correct it either. Soon after I was afforded an upgrade and got a new iPhone 4 and was able to keep the 3GS. After about a year I found some Youtube vids about phone repair and then found this parts source.
After watching the video tutorial I was confident I could perform this task. So I ordered the replacement part and suction cup. The other tools needed I already own. Six days later I received my parts package. So I laid out a clean rag to keep small parts in the place where I laid them and began the process. Disassembly and removal of the defective jack only took 15 minutes. What followed next became a test of skills to remove small parts from the old assembly, attach to the new, and bend and lay the ribbon wires correctly and replace the screws one by one. The most difficult task was placing the mute switch correctly. It took me three tries to get it right, but in the end, it all went together well. Every screw was in it's place. Reassembly of the phone was easy, and a function test proved that I had completed the task properly and stereo audio was restored.
My advice is the same as I have always practiced. Start with research, advise, and whenever possible, pictures/video of the operation you wish to perform. Details are important and always give yourself a clean and uncluttered work site. Using a large clean rag will allow you to place the removed screws in an orientation that allows you to remember their place. And make sure the rag can't be moved in such a manner that dumps everything in your lap! I thank this site for allowing me to restore an old phone to full function and use. Scott.
The problem arose from my use of the headphones while carrying my phone in my back pocket and sitting down. In a short manner of time I lost audio in the left ear. It was the jack and not the headphones. Cleaning the port with a stripped swab didn't correct it either. Soon after I was afforded an up . . .
Lost audio from the 3GS earphone 3.5mm jack, and it won't cut off the speaker when earphone inserted.
Part arrived half-way around the world in 2 days. Dismantling the phone required some delicate handywork.
Process took 2 hours, mostly disassembly and fitting the new part.
Replacing the earphone circuitry was a little tricky, especially when transferring the switches to the new location. Used a soldering iron to melt the two plastic prongs on the new mute button switch.
Earphone now works as new. Volume buttons and Power switch also firmer with a more clicky feel to them. Nice!
Study the steps provided on iFixit and take note of the screw locations, and keep them organized after unscrewed.
Did not find the actual steps to transfer the switches, so had to improvise going along. Mostly just carefully removing the stickers from the old circuitry.
Put a small double-sided tape under the new earphone jack to keep the circuit stuck to it.
The original battery is a bit finicky when removing, do not bend it during removal or it might bulge slightly and push up the circuit board afterwards.
Overall fairly straightforward, you too can DIY ! Fixed my 4 year old phone. Thanks iFixit.
Lost audio from the 3GS earphone 3.5mm jack, and it won't cut off the speaker when earphone inserted.
Part arrived half-way around the world in 2 days. Dismantling the phone required some delicate handywork.
Process took 2 hours, mostly disassembly and fitting the new part.
Replacing the earphone . . .
Would not power on or off using power button
Following directions, repair went great. Be prepared for it to take at least two hours, have a good lighting source and a safe place to store very small screws. Cable itself is somewhat difficult to work with.
The hardest part is the mute switch. There is a small pad that needs to be positioned correctly on the external plastic switch body and the mute switch needs to fit into a small opening in the external plastic switch body. I could never get it right until I used a tiny bit of glue from the battery to hold the pad in place and to hold the switch in the correctly aligned position. After that, no problem.
Would not power on or off using power button
Following directions, repair went great. Be prepared for it to take at least two hours, have a good lighting source and a safe place to store very small screws. Cable itself is somewhat difficult to work with.
The hardest part is the mute switch. There i . . .
Front panel cracked and headphone jack was dead.
Hard and took alot of patience
The instructions are good but you really need to remember where everything goes. (NO INTERRUPTIONS)
The headphonejack, the mutebutton and the on/off switch were out of order.
The process was quite clear (except the mute-switch) but to get those tiny screws back into place was terrible, used one hour for one screw near the muteswitch.. I found out that I needed a little magnet to let the screw hang under the philips screwdriver. I took the bike, full speed, to a hobby/model shop in my neighbourhood in Oslo and they gave me a tiny magnet, 4mm x 2mm x 1mm, I got it just before closingtime on saturday and I could finish the repair within half an hour. The magnet is small enough not to disturb and strong enough to make the screwdriver magnetic.
I could not repair the nutebutton, This part is complicated and the instruction and pictures could be better and more clear
Together with the screwdriver you could sell such a little magnet. The screws are very easily to remove when taking apart and as easily to get back into place when the magnet sticks to the screwdriver just 1 or 2 cm above the screw. I would never have managed without.. ..or loosing my temper completely.
The headphonejack, the mutebutton and the on/off switch were out of order.
The process was quite clear (except the mute-switch) but to get those tiny screws back into place was terrible, used one hour for one screw near the muteswitch.. I found out that I needed a little magnet to let the screw hang . . .
My wife's iPhone3G thrown by my son, and the switch physically broken.
I'm Japanese and live in Japan. So I have imported the necessary parts first. After that, Using this site, and one by one to repair. It's a little difficult to repair for me, but finally I was success to fix.
I think most important point is to using double-sided tape.
My wife's iPhone3G thrown by my son, and the switch physically broken.
I'm Japanese and live in Japan. So I have imported the necessary parts first. After that, Using this site, and one by one to repair. It's a little difficult to repair for me, but finally I was success to fix.
I think most important . . .
old jack - no more connection
very good. needed some handlenses to see what I was doing. On-off switch is a bit of a puzzle (orientation of the 'handle') and orientation of the mute switch was trial and error. Also not clear what protective film could be removed and what had to stay.
Just your website. Fairly clear instructions
old jack - no more connection
very good. needed some handlenses to see what I was doing. On-off switch is a bit of a puzzle (orientation of the 'handle') and orientation of the mute switch was trial and error. Also not clear what protective film could be removed and what had to stay.
Just your webs . . .
My on/off button was not working and in order to replace this part, you must replace the ribbon cable to the on/off, headphone, mute and volume buttons.
The install was much more difficult then I anticipated mostly do to a lack of complete instruction. When you read the guide it tells you how to remove the ribbon. However, it does not mention the need to peel and apply the small adhesive strips that a located on the ribbon cable.
It is important to notice all of the self-adhesive location before reassembly, since they are required to get the components to stay in place.
My on/off button was not working and in order to replace this part, you must replace the ribbon cable to the on/off, headphone, mute and volume buttons.
The install was much more difficult then I anticipated mostly do to a lack of complete instruction. When you read the guide it tells you how to remo . . .
Show more
Show less
Customers also bought
