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Adhesive for chrome bezel
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Don't hold your breath, you can't take a pic of something that doesn't exisct 8-P
No glue needed
First of all, if anyone is using a pry tool to open their iPhone 3G or 3GS they already screwed up. The iphone isn't opened like that. You remove two screws and then the screen is lifted out.
I have attached two images showing where the bezel is attached to the backing. The first screw is at the upper left corner of the phone where the headphone jack is. The screw goes through the headphone jack, bezel, and into the back.
Then there are two screws that go through the back of the iphone, the screen, and then into the bezel.
No glue is necessary to hold the iPhone together.
Sorry for the image quality.
Jesse
First of all, if anyone is using a pry tool to open their iPhone 3G or 3GS they already screwed up. The iphone isn't opened like that. You remove two screws and then the screen is lifted out.
I have attached two images showing where the bezel is attached to the backing. The first screw is at the upper left corner of the phone where the headphone jack is. The screw goes through the headphone jack, bezel, and into the back.
Then there are two screws that go through the back of the iphone, the screen, and then into the bezel.
No glue is necessary to hold the iPhone together.
Sorry for the image quality.
Jesse
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Glue is necessary for the bezel to remain in the back housing. If you look at an OEM housing, it is glued. Those screws are for the screen assembly to secure to the phone. Have you ever had to repair a vibrate function due to the bezel not being secure? I have, and it is because it needed glue to stay with the back housing.
You need adhesive to attach the chrome bezel to the housing. Apple uses adhesive to attach their bezels too.
I usually use this one for the housing swaps in our repair shop:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Adhesive-Glue-G...593887?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item3f07c9a01f
I usually use this one for the housing swaps in our repair shop:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Adhesive-Glue-G...593887?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item3f07c9a01f
I think chargit is saying that... if you buy 'original' parts the chrome comes already attached to the rear panel
http://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Repair/Installing-iPhone-3GS-Rear-Panel/1551/1
http://www.ifixit.com/iPhone-Parts/iPhone-3GS-Rear-Case/IF142-009
I seriously doubt if you buy THIS part you are going to have to glue anything.
http://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Repair/Installing-iPhone-3GS-Rear-Panel/1551/1
http://www.ifixit.com/iPhone-Parts/iPhone-3GS-Rear-Case/IF142-009
I seriously doubt if you buy THIS part you are going to have to glue anything.
Chargit, I think I can't defend you on this case. I have replaced many back housing on the 3G & 3GS and they do have glue used from manufacture. There are few places that they tie the part down to the back housing (Camera is 1, 7 screws on the logic board. As for the power button, 2 small crews tie to the bevel, 1 holding the charging dock to the back housing and 2 little ones tie the dock to the bevel).
Maybe, you can send us the picture of what you talking about.
Maybe, you can send us the picture of what you talking about.
How did they attach the chrome part to the plastic back housing? It only snap on and it is very strong unless they use glue.
That is not what I am discussing. I am just saying that from the more reputable places, it SEEMS to come pre-attached, not getting into how it is attached. I myself wouldn't bother and just buy pre-assembled as it is supposed to be.
By original I mean.. as apple gets it, when apple does a repair, I seriously doubt the techs will be fumbling with super glue and clamps.
After reading these comments. I decided to join these forums. I have taken apart and rplace the back housing on 3g's , 3gs's ipof touch 3g, ipod touch 1st gen (tricky)
I just wanted to clear the air, and say that it is MOST DEFINATELY GLUED to the backplate. If you dont use glue their will be a gap from where you seperated it. anyone who wants to defend these numbnuts can leave because they've obviously never taken an iphone apart and shouldnt be giving people misinformation. and should spend more time on you tube where they get all their "experience" from.
If you guys need pics, Ill take a picture of the factory glue right next to my HEAT GUN.
if you have any questions about how to replace to replace the bezel. Feel free to ask.
