I've got a new iPhone 4 and had decided to re-purpose my JB 3G into a glorified iPod Touch. After seeing the post about creating a micro-SIM adapter, I thought it might be nice to be able to use the 3G as a backup phone.
Anyhow, I made the adapter and it worked fine, but then (being the idiot that I am) I decided to mess around some more. I managed to damage the internal SIM contacts, which is no big deal, since I'm OK with using it as a Touch. However, while opening it up to survey the damage, I screwed up the one of the display connectors.
There's 3 connectors that connect the two halves of the device. Connector 3 is a small ribbon cable that looks to be part of the "Home" button interface. I pulled the ribbon out of the connector, but for the life of me, I can't get it back in. It looks like it should just push right back in. There doesn't seem to be any latch to crimp it down with.
Question #1: Is anyone familiar with that cable/connector and how it connects?
Question #2: Let's say the connector and/or the ribbon cable is damaged. Would it be worthwhile to try and have it repaired? I see a place like Milliamp.com (http://www.milliamp.com/iphone-3g-repairs.html) will diagnose and give you a repair cost for $19. Has anyone used them or know of a better place?
My last resort is the place that's giving away the free bumpers will pay you for your broken iPhone. $50, but I wonder if my unit is too f'ed up for them to want it. http://www.repairmyiphonescreen.com/products/iphone-buy-out-program
Anyhow, I made the adapter and it worked fine, but then (being the idiot that I am) I decided to mess around some more. I managed to damage the internal SIM contacts, which is no big deal, since I'm OK with using it as a Touch. However, while opening it up to survey the damage, I screwed up the one of the display connectors.
There's 3 connectors that connect the two halves of the device. Connector 3 is a small ribbon cable that looks to be part of the "Home" button interface. I pulled the ribbon out of the connector, but for the life of me, I can't get it back in. It looks like it should just push right back in. There doesn't seem to be any latch to crimp it down with.
Question #1: Is anyone familiar with that cable/connector and how it connects?
Question #2: Let's say the connector and/or the ribbon cable is damaged. Would it be worthwhile to try and have it repaired? I see a place like Milliamp.com (http://www.milliamp.com/iphone-3g-repairs.html) will diagnose and give you a repair cost for $19. Has anyone used them or know of a better place?
My last resort is the place that's giving away the free bumpers will pay you for your broken iPhone. $50, but I wonder if my unit is too f'ed up for them to want it. http://www.repairmyiphonescreen.com/products/iphone-buy-out-program
