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How to Upgrade, Repair, Disassemble an Apple Mobile (Cellular) Phone

Need to repair your Apple Computer Inc. mobile (cellular) phone? Here is a collection of free take apart instructions, modding guides, disassembly pictures, upgrade and repair manuals, as well as do-it-yourself (DIY) tips and tricks to fix iPhone mobile (portable) phones made by Apple Computer Inc.. If you have written a HOWTO yourself (or if you know of a tutorial not linked here), please submit a new entry.



Apple iPhoneAn illustrated guide explaining the dissection of the phone. While it is quite possible to take it apart using easy to find tools we'd recommend against it as it will undoubtedly void your warranty and will most likely mash up the beautiful gadget's exterior.
Apple iPhoneHow to take apart the phone without destroying the case, a picture gallery.
Apple iPhoneA complete disassembly guide with pictures and take apart video.
Apple iPhoneTo replace the LCD screen first remove the sim holder. To do this, push something like a needle into the small hole at the top of the phone. Push down and the sim holder will pop up. Use the opening tool, or something strong with a thin edge (something plastic is best because a metal tool will damage the case), to pull the antenna cover off. Some force is required.
Apple iPhone 3GA free video with directions on how to properly take apart the cell phone.
Apple iPhone 3GAn illustrated screen and logic board replacement guide.
Apple iPhone 3GYou will need these tools to get the cellphone open: a Phillips size 0 screwdriver, a plastic tool such as a guitar plectrum or credit card, a needle/drawing pin/paperclip or something similar. With the cellphone upright, push something like a paperclip into the hole at the top of the phone. This will release the SIM card holder.
Apple iPhone 3GThis tutorial explains in nearly sickening detail all the internals of the cellphone and how to safely reach them in twenty easy steps.
Apple iPhone 3GsA comprehensive teardown showing detailed photos of this cellphones innards.

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