Hi I made an appointment for the genius bar fir tomorrow at the apple store for a battery issue. While I was making the appointment I asked the cost for glass back. The tech said $29.00.
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I4 glass back/$29
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I wonder how much replacing the front costs.
Replacing the front glass from Apple cost $199; they will give you new iphone as replacement instead of replacing glass because now glass is directly connected with the screen and its too hard to replace glass only. So they charge $199 for replacement with new phone (yes i asked this from Apple rep and thats what he told me).
Thank you for the info. I started a thread (6 pages now) about a aluminum back plate for around that price, but now knowing Apple's original glass back is 29$, I won't be too worried.
I appreciate the post.
I appreciate the post.
Is this something we can go in and just buy or do we need to bring in the phone to be repaired.
Reason I'm asking is, it would be nice to have one at home as a backup just incase..
Reason I'm asking is, it would be nice to have one at home as a backup just incase..
Thats a pretty good price for the glass back installed.
If my phone falls and breaks I hope it lands on the back
If my phone falls and breaks I hope it lands on the back
It's not worth buying online either as apple will install it for you and the best part is there are OEM.
Marc
Marc
The back panel does include the lens cover? Is it all one piece? I would assume it is but I am not sure.
No, unfortunately not. The back glass panel has a part number and when they do a replacement, it'll be like for like. Not to mention, the Apple stores won't have the white ones in stock until the white iPhone is released.
That's a shame. Assuming the parts have the same shape and construction, and it is being sold at a profit, why wouldn't they let you get a white backing as opposed to the stock black? It sounds like a neat customization if someone felt so inclined. If Apple is still making a buck and keeping the servicing with their in house technicians, why would they care what color you bought (when it's available)?
When/if the white iPhone 4 is released, then you could probably order a white backing for whatever color of your iPhone 4, why people assume otherwise is not clear for me. At most you might lost the warranty, or they might not install them themselves...