iPhone 3s battery

david shapiro · Feb 18, 2013, 08:07 PM

Hi guys,

A guy is offering to give me an iPhone 3s for free because the screen was broken and it wouldn't power on. I can fix the screen, but I'm not sure if I want to invest in it if I won't be able to power it on. I can replace the battery, but before I buy one, is there a way to tell if a new battery will fix it?

Also, what's the diff between iPhone 3 and 3s? And should I make sure I have the right battery and/or screen when buying for this? or are they the same?

Thanks!

Cergman · Feb 18, 2013, 08:20 PM

The iPhone 3GS is a whole different phone from the 3G. The parts are different and you must be careful to get the right ones when you purchase them

david shapiro · Feb 18, 2013, 08:21 PM

ok, and how can I tell if a battery replacement will work? or can't I?

dextr3k · Feb 18, 2013, 08:47 PM

If it doesnt power on then you really have no clue if a battery will fix it.

It could be because the screen is broken so it doesnt power on, or a plethora of broken parts and it won't power on. Sorry, can't really help you diagnose it. You will need to switch out parts until it powers on.

david shapiro · Feb 19, 2013, 11:51 AM

Alright. Thanks for your help!

chambone · Feb 19, 2013, 01:35 PM

You could buy the battery first and see if the screen still functions. You could buy a new screen afterwards, since it's easy to replace. And if there are no signs of life you'll be out only five bucks.

Feb 18, 2013, 08:07 PM	#1
david shapiro macrumors regular Join Date: Dec 2012	iPhone 3s battery Hi guys, A guy is offering to give me an iPhone 3s for free because the screen was broken and it wouldn't power on. I can fix the screen, but I'm not sure if I want to invest in it if I won't be able to power it on. I can replace the battery, but before I buy one, is there a way to tell if a new battery will fix it? Also, what's the diff between iPhone 3 and 3s? And should I make sure I have the right battery and/or screen when buying for this? or are they the same? Thanks!
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Feb 18, 2013, 08:20 PM	#2
Cergman macrumors member Join Date: Jan 2013	The iPhone 3GS is a whole different phone from the 3G. The parts are different and you must be careful to get the right ones when you purchase them
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Feb 18, 2013, 08:21 PM	#3
david shapiro Thread Starter macrumors regular Join Date: Dec 2012	ok, and how can I tell if a battery replacement will work? or can't I?
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Feb 18, 2013, 08:47 PM	#4
dextr3k macrumors regular Join Date: Nov 2012	If it doesnt power on then you really have no clue if a battery will fix it. It could be because the screen is broken so it doesnt power on, or a plethora of broken parts and it won't power on. Sorry, can't really help you diagnose it. You will need to switch out parts until it powers on.
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Feb 19, 2013, 11:51 AM	#5
david shapiro Thread Starter macrumors regular Join Date: Dec 2012	Alright. Thanks for your help!
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Feb 19, 2013, 01:35 PM	#6
chambone macrumors 6502a Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Netherlands	You could buy the battery first and see if the screen still functions. You could buy a new screen afterwards, since it's easy to replace. And if there are no signs of life you'll be out only five bucks.
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