How hard is to replace broken housing?

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  1. Al3x87, Jan 2, 2011

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    Hi! How hard is to replace broken housing on an Iphone 4? I just broken it, and I don't want to pay 10000$ to a service, i just want to it by myself, at home. So, is it hard? Do you any advice?

    Thanks! Alex
     
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  2. CZK, Jan 2, 2011

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    Back = easy

    Front = don't try this
     
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  3. JD914, Jan 2, 2011

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    What broke the front or back?

    If back, Apple replaces them for $29 or you can DIY, it's not hard.

    If you broke the front, I suggest you get an out of warranty replacement from Apple for $200, you basically have to disassemble the device entirely and I would not suggest you do so.
     
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  4. Al3x87, Jan 3, 2011

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    Is the back. I will try to do it myself. I already ordered a housing from ebay with some tools. Hope it will be easy

    Thanks for your help!
     
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  5. Sherifftruman, Jan 3, 2011

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    It could hardly be easier. Just be careful not to strip the screws. Once they are out, the back just literally slides up 1/8 inch and off it comes. Reverse it and you are back in business.
     
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