how is the iphone 3g held together?

[oosk2k11]

yo, i'm a product designer, wondering how the glass of the iphone 3g is held down. i know it's suction-related, but more detail would be greatly appreciated as i'd like to incorporate this technique to my own design concept.

cheers

anoush

 

[SegaMark]

The top of the screen once slotted in and pressed down is secured by the two screws either side of the dock connector.

 

[HellDiverUK]

yo, i'm a product designer, wondering how the glass of the iphone 3g is held down. i know it's suction-related,

Buzzzt. Wrong. It's got nothing to do with suction.

Two fingers on the top of the backing plate fit in to a slot at the top, and two screws at the bottom secure it. The rubber surround on the glass presses in to the chrome frame, which is where you need a suction cup to pull the glass out.

My old 3GS has lost it's rubber round the screen, so take the two screws out and the glass pretty much falls out.

 

[oosk2k11]

awesome, mucho appreciata