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iFixit Offers Transparent Replacement Glass Back for iPhone 4S

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iFixit has introduced a transparent glass replacement back for the iPhone 4S. The glass, which retails for $29.95, completely replaces the rear glass on the iPhone -- making it useful for replacing a broken rear back or simply for a unique look.

Depending on the age of the iPhone 4, it may need iFixit's "liberation kit" to remove the newer "pentalobe screws" from the iPhone.

The instructions for installing the rear glass are simple and straightforward for the mechanically inclined. The transparent rear panel is available for the iPhone 4 (GSM) and 4S from iFixit.

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How is this news? Replacement backs have been available for ages.
 
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tyson12zoll

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yetanotherdave said:
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How is this news? Replacement backs have been available for ages.
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This one is for the new iPhone, the 4S
 
NutsNGum

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Here's a Ferrari, I've painted over the red crap with matt emulsion. Enjoy.
 
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I'd consider it if I had a black 4S but mine is white and unless the internals are white it just wouldn't look good
 
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good to know where the apple care pluss does not cover the back glass
 
baryon

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Cool, but wouldn't different colored backs be even cooler?
By the way, how are these manufactured? Did they just reverse-engineer the back glass? Or did they ask the manufacturing company to ship them some without the black coloring (don't know if that's even legal)?
 
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davidgrimm

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Wow, the black replacement glass is $80. The clear is only $30. Forget cool, I'd do cheaper. Mine's in an otterbox anyway, so you can only see the Apple.
 
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Wow got mine on eBay for 7$
 
TimTheEnchanter

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Actually, they should offer custom backs with a photo printed on back (inside reversed) like http://www.fractureme.com/ but even-out the black on top and bottom so it's straight across.

For fun, print a iPhone screen on back so it looks like you're holding it backwards.... just to freak people out like it's a double-sided iPhone.
 

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TyrellDirt

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Not in NYC!!!

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Warning!! You really shouldn't use this on the NYC subways system. Everyone will think that it's a hidden bomb!! :):)
That Li-ion battery looks a lot like some C4 explosives, and it only takes one old lady screaming "BOMB" to bring a whole train to a halt.
Then the NYPD will pull a "grab n' smash" on your 4S and arrest you.:mad:
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The transparent case for iphone has been around for some time now.
 
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