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iPhone 5 back cracked - pics

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Fontane

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Never cracked a phone before, but all it took for the iphone was one drop.

Top of the back is nicked, bottom is cracked pretty badly.

I have a genius bar appt tonight, but assume they won't replace it under Applecare.

Does anyone know if I can replace the bottom part of the back, or am I pretty much screwed?
 

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And I assume you don't have AC+? I don't think you can find replacement parts yet, can you?
 
I have Applecare+ but I thought it didn't cover cosmetic damages like the back?
 
Fontane said:
I have Applecare+ but I thought it didn't cover cosmetic damages like the back?
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AC+ should cover the back. It will use one of your two replacements though, so you may decide it is worthwhile to use it like it is for a little while.
 
dave420 said:
AC+ should cover the back. It will use one of your two replacements though, so you may decide it is worthwhile to use it like it is for a little while.
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Yea, I might get a cheap rubber case from amazon and just cover it up for now to save one of my AC+ replacements.

FML.
 
Fontane said:
Yea, I might get a cheap rubber case from amazon and just cover it up for now to save one of my AC+ replacements.

FML.
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umm.. no, get the phone replaced, and only start using a case when you have 0 replacements left
 
The shatter prone glass of the iPhone 4 and the bend-ability of aluminum, all rolled into one!

These phones, at minimum, need a bumper case. I wouldn't use my 4S without one. Too damn slippery.
 
wiivile said:
umm.. no, get the phone replaced, and only start using a case when you have 0 replacements left
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I think I'm putting a case on regardless. So maybe replace this one if they let me and then put on a light case. Leaving for Europe for a few months..don't need to take any chances when I'm not near an apple store.
 
monaarts said:
Call up and get AppleCare+ added... They allow you to within 30 days. :-D
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I already have it.

But for anyone looking to do that, you have to take the device into the store for an inspection before they will give you applecare+
 
Fontane said:
I already have it.

But for anyone looking to do that, you have to take the device into the store for an inspection before they will give you applecare+
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Damn it hasn't even been a month since the phone came out lol wtf did you drop it on for it to crack?
 
Fontane said:
Never cracked a phone before, but all it took for the iphone was one drop.

Top of the back is nicked, bottom is cracked pretty badly.

I have a genius bar appt tonight, but assume they won't replace it under Applecare.

Does anyone know if I can replace the bottom part of the back, or am I pretty much screwed?
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jessica. said:
And I assume you don't have AC+? I don't think you can find replacement parts yet, can you?
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yep you can!
doesnt look to easy to replace a back though.. and the price is rather steep
https://mendmyi.com/parts-shop/product/iphone-5-aluminium-back-housing-mid-frame-black/


$200... i know the ip4/s was only $30 for apple to replace the back.. but its not as easy now. regardless cant you get an out of warranty replacement from apple for $250? not much more than replacement parts.
 
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tymaster50 said:
Damn it hasn't even been a month since the phone came out lol wtf did you drop it on for it to crack?
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Slid out of my hand getting out of the car...smacked on the concrete. I'm usually very careful..first time I ever busted a phone like that. iPhone is pretty fragile.
 
Fontane said:
I already have it.

But for anyone looking to do that, you have to take the device into the store for an inspection before they will give you applecare+
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That's what I thought but someone here told me I'm wrong. Apple told me I had to have the phone inspected when I checked (with the 4s).
LapsangSouchong said:
Folks sure are quick to suggest committing fraud.
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If it weren't "fraud" then they wouldn't require the inspection.
 
LapsangSouchong said:
Folks sure are quick to suggest committing fraud.
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i know right.. its ridiculous.

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jessica. said:
That's what I thought but someone here told me I'm wrong. Apple told me I had to have the phone inspected when I checked (with the 4s).


If it weren't "fraud" then they wouldn't require the inspection.
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you can get around the inspection. tell them you live really far away.out of town.. etc.
 
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