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Top 5 iPhone Parts Most Replaced

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Something we’re constantly talking about here at ifixyouri.com are iPhone replacement parts – what we need to stock up on, what we need to plan for, etc. And while we were talking about it, we thought: “You know, I bet iPhone owners are curious about that too.” No? Sure you are.

So, with that, we decided to make a list of the top 5 iPhone parts that most often need to be replaced – whether it’s due to them breaking, sticking, or just not working. As a bonus, we’ll mention some care tips, so that hopefully you won’t have to repair your iPhone sooner than necessary.

1) iPhone Screen

The iPhone screen is more breakable than Apple lets on. Whether it’s the iPhone 3g, the iPhone 3gs, or the iPhone 4, these things just break like mad. Don’t believe us? Check out some of our videos [link]. And if they’re not breaking, scratched iPhone screens pose a problem for users as well.

The second problem is the easiest to address. Try cleaning it with a microfiber cloth, and water only (don’t worry about water damage if you’re just cleaning the screen, unless you drop the iPhone in water [link]). As for protecting your iPhone screen from breaking, try using a case with minor drop protection.

2) Battery

Batteries in most mobile devices have understandably short shelf-lives, and the iPhone is no exception. It has been our experience that the iPhone battery can potentially degrade very quickly after 9 to 12 months, when it will stop holding a charge. This seems to be the case for iPhone 3G, 3Gs, and 4s. One thing you can do to relieve the drain on iPhones is to reduce the features running, like WiFi or searching for new data when not necessary. This can cut down on the time you need to charge the phone.

3) Home Button

After around 9 months, you start having to click repeatedly to get them working. Once this starts, failure is only amount of time. Most people begin pressing down on the home button even harder to get it working, which only breaks the connection down even faster. Tip: press lightly.

4) Dock

Docks can be problematic, as they often get moisture in them and they stop charging properly. Docks control the home button feature and this part of the dock stops working properly. Microphone is also housed in the dock, which also tends to stop working. Dust and dirt can be a problem with the dock connector as well. Cleaning it with a compressed-gas duster is usually sufficient, but in some cases dock connector repair is necessary to restore functionality.

5) Power Button

Not so much on the iPhone 4, but the power button on the iPhone 3g and the iPhone 3gs are very problematic. In the 3g/3gs the power button flex cable controls the vibrate and volume controls as well. These features begin to become faulty over time. If you find that your iPhone power button working, you may need to replace it. As with the home button, press the power button as lightly as you can to maintain functional longevity.

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iPhone 3G/3Gs Screen Repair and Replacement Parts

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If you’re unsure of what iPhone screen repair you’re in need of, don’t feel like you’re the only one. It is easy to lump iPhone 3G  and 3Gs together because as the name suggests, the 3Gs is an upgrade from its predecessor, not deserving of a more unique title.  This helps the overall process of fixing these phones similar in many ways, although before any repair do your research so you know what your are getting into. Basically, don’t read about how to fix a 3G if you own a 3Gs.  One way in which these phones have something in common is screen repair. While the parts are not the same necessarily, the process in which one performs a DIY repair is very similar.

One main nuance is the fact that the the glass screen and LCD digitizer display are not glued together. In the iPhone 3G repair world this is a big difference to the original model and the new iPhone 4 that is stuck together to avoid dust in the display.

As our much overlooked 3G and 3Gs tests showed, even with protective covers the iPhone can be in danger of LCD display issues even when the glass does not shatter or get cracked. Sometimes the iPhone 3G screen is cracked but the LCD behind it is fine. Screen display issues varies in price depending on the exact need, which often times comes down to if the glass and/or LCD is broken.

An iPhone 3Gs repair is much the same story, as broken glass can be an easier type of DIY repair but LCD damage can be much more difficult. Overall, fixing a 3G iPhone will cost a little more than the 3G.

DIY iPhone replacement parts are also becoming increasingly popular. Our services offer a great way for you to find out how to fix something yourself. Sometimes people think they can fix something but after speaking with us are thankful we saved them from disaster. Give us a call and we will find the right iPhone repair solution for you. If you know what you want, rest assured that when ordering, you will be receiving your products and services from the growing leader in Apple iPhone repair services.