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Back Glass Discoloration

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Vegaspilot

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I noticed in bright light you can see a lighter area/discoloration in the black color of my iPhone 4's back glass. Kinda looks like it was painted odd or the inside adhesive is coming up. Not sure what it is really. It is in the upper right hand corner. From pictures I've seen of the inside of the glass it looks like it perfectly follows the plastic frame. While it doesn't seem to be hurting anything, I just thought I check if anyone else has anything like this and whether I should consider it a defect or not. The phone is a week 44 and only a few days old. I attached a pic I took with a light on that area to show what I mean. Thanks.
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Tito Georgie said:
I bet it's only visible while it's on the direct light. So what's the big deal.
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The big deal is the discoloration on the back of his expensive new phone. Take your defensive fanboy goggles off and have another look.

OP to me it looks like water leaked inside but I'm not even sure if thats possible. I'd get the phone replaced.
 
Vegaspilot said:
I noticed in bright light you can see a lighter area/discoloration in the black color of my iPhone 4's back glass. Kinda looks like it was painted odd or the inside adhesive is coming up. Not sure what it is really. It is in the upper right hand corner. From pictures I've seen of the inside of the glass it looks like it perfectly follows the plastic frame. While it doesn't seem to be hurting anything, I just thought I check if anyone else has anything like this and whether I should consider it a defect or not. The phone is a week 44 and only a few days old. I attached a pic I took with a light on that area to show what I mean. Thanks.
http://i54.tinypic.com/m94uwh.jpg
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This reminds me of that joke about the guy who goes to the doctor and tells him,

"My arm hurts every time I do this."

The doctor say,

"Well then, stop doing that then."


Sorry couldn't help myself. XD If it really is an issue, get it replaced. What will probably happen is Apple will swap out the back plate. Easy peasy.
 
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vachargerfan said:
I would get it replaced. Once you get it replaced, I suggest ordering this for it next

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Lmao
 
Looking at iFixit's website, the marks on your back panel look like they correspond to the underlying components (vibrator, screws, etc).

I'm certainly not an engineer, but something there looks amiss. I'd take it in to Apple for a look/back panel replacement.
 
Vegaspilot said:
I'm gonna take it to Apple this evening. See what they say about it.
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That's a good idea.

I've always found the genius bar to be helpful, and quite candid. After reading your post, I did a very close inspection of mine and see nothing of consequence. Perhaps there is something about yours that merits replacement.

Good Luck.
 
Vegaspilot said:
I'm gonna take it to Apple this evening. See what they say about it.
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Genius: Hey how may I help you vegaspilot?

vegaspilot: Well, I notice discoloration on my back glass panel whenever I expose my iPhone 4 to a direct powerful beam of light...

Genius: Is that so? Hmmm, well Dr. vegaspilot, how often does your iPhone 4 get exposed to such violent light?

vegaspilot: Idk, I guess every time I want to know what is wrong with my iPhone I guess..

Genius: Well, see, that is not covered under warranty. If I may ask, do you know what OCD is?

vegaspilot: No.

Genius: Hmm. Ok.

awkward silence...

vegaspilot: Can I haz new iPhone 4 plz?

Genius: No
 
iphone3gs16gb said:
Genius: Hey how may I help you vegaspilot?

vegaspilot: Well, I notice discoloration on my back glass panel whenever I expose my iPhone 4 to a direct powerful beam of light...

Genius: Is that so? Hmmm, well Dr. vegaspilot, how often does your iPhone 4 get exposed to such violent light?

vegaspilot: Idk, I guess every time I want to know what is wrong with my iPhone I guess..

Genius: Well, see, that is not covered under warranty. If I may ask, do you know what OCD is?

vegaspilot: No.

Genius: Hmm. Ok.

awkward silence...

vegaspilot: Can I haz new iPhone 4 plz?

Genius: No
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What an insult!!!
I'm so sorry to hear that!
Don't give up. Try other stores or, even better, call the AppleCare. Explain your situation and make them send you a new phone first. (It would be $30 without an AppleCare protection plan and free with one).
 
I know I'm awfully picky about my phones, but for the money and carrier contract, I think we have a right to be. It's not my fault that Apple seems to have great inconsistencies in their build quality. In many ways I think the 4 is worse than the 3GS (not that the 3GS was great and no phone is perfect, but I kinda expect some consistency). I only asked to see if maybe I wasn't the only one. If it's on the majority of them then no big deal, but if mine is the only one, then I want to know why. It just amazes me the d!cks some people can become on a forum board when they get defensive about a product...whatever. :rolleyes:
 
Vegaspilot said:
I know I'm awfully picky about my phones, but for the money and carrier contract, I think we have a right to be. It's not my fault that Apple seems to have great inconsistencies in their build quality. In many ways I think the 4 is worse than the 3GS (not that the 3GS was great and no phone is perfect, but I kinda expect some consistency). It just amazes the d!cks some people can be on a forum board when they get defensive about a product...whatever. :rolleyes:
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People just ain't no good---Nick Cave
I'm sure if it was their's it would be a different story.
I'm sure Apple will take care of you. Its not supposed to be like that. Period.
 
Vegaspilot said:
I know I'm awfully picky about my phones, but for the money and carrier contract, I think we have a right to be. It's not my fault that Apple seems to have great inconsistencies in their build quality. In many ways I think the 4 is worse than the 3GS (not that the 3GS was great and no phone is perfect, but I kinda expect some consistency). I only asked to see if maybe I wasn't the only one. If it's on the majority of them then no big deal, but if mine is the only one, then I want to know why. It just amazes me the d!cks some people can become on a forum board when they get defensive about a product...whatever. :rolleyes:
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I'm with you on this one! Being on my fifth replacement I know how you feel.
Actually, I was cursing the day I decided to upgrade to the iPhone 4. I also had a bad experience at a genius bar: I replicated the issue, but they didn't want to replace my phone, AppleCare helped me.
And now that my MacBook Pro mid-2010 crashed (hard drive), I feel like Apple is having a very very bad year.
 
Vegaspilot said:
I know I'm awfully picky about my phones, but for the money and carrier contract, I think we have a right to be. It's not my fault that Apple seems to have great inconsistencies in their build quality. In many ways I think the 4 is worse than the 3GS (not that the 3GS was great and no phone is perfect, but I kinda expect some consistency). I only asked to see if maybe I wasn't the only one. If it's on the majority of them then no big deal, but if mine is the only one, then I want to know why. It just amazes me the d!cks some people can become on a forum board when they get defensive about a product...whatever. :rolleyes:
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Forget the Genius Bar go see a therapist.
 
I had typed out a long reply to this one but then I just said ****** it! It's not even worth the letters.
 
Legitimate question here people. This is exactly the place to inquire about iPhone defects.

I don't understand why people bother taking the time to call someone OCD and generally berate them. I've noticed an increasing tred on the board to do so lately.

How about just riolling your eyes and moving on to the next post people?

Mods... if you deleted some these unhelpful comments people might stop making them.
 
well my iphone has syphilis but you dont see me complaining and making a thread about it. You need to learn to embrace its problems.
 
Reefbone said:
Legitimate question here people. This is exactly the place to inquire about iPhone defects.

I don't understand why people bother taking the time to call someone OCD and generally berate them. I've noticed an increasing tred on the board to do so lately.

How about just riolling your eyes and moving on to the next post people?

Mods... if you deleted some these unhelpful comments people might stop making them.
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You don't think that only seeing a problem with the phone by directly shining a light on it might be a tad bit excessive? I am sure that my phone has some sort of cosmetic defect on it, but I am not actively searching it out nor would it bother me if it did (unless it was a cracked glass panel after opening the box). It is just a cell phone after all. Not like it is a 100K Aston Martin or anything
 
The flash light was for the picture only. It's quite noticeable outside during day light or inside with lights on.
 
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