iphone 3gs only works when plugged in (displays connect to itunes).

[2short514]

hello all, i hope someone can help! here's the problem in a nutshell:

-iphone 3gs running 4.3.3 was dropped
-iphone 3gs only works when plugged in (displays connect to itunes).
-When unplugged screen stays black (even usb).
-when plugged into the wall it displays connect to itunes (imei/iccid are unknown)
-when unplugged, screen goes black and will not turn on
-when plugged into PC, nothing happens
-when put into DFU mode, itunes recognizes the iphone as an iphone in DFU mode (itunes does not display capacity, software or serial number)
-i try to restore, and then it gives me an error 1601.
-i tried uninstalling itunes and quicktime completely and reinstalling both, this did not resolve the error.

i hope someone can help! thanks!

 

[blueroom]

iphone 3gs running 4.3.3 was dropped

Seems you did some physical damage.

 

[2short514]

that's what i'm affraid of... thx.

 

[awadeee]

Sounds almost like battery damage if it won't stay on without being plugged in.

 

[aususer]

I seem to remember reading somewhere that the 1601 was related to a "non-standard" iphone battery or battery not installed - when you tried to do an upgrade (ie. DFU/Restore).

Might be worth crack your case open and have a look at the battery setup - maybe the connectors may have "bounced flat" or something - the battery is only held in place by a plastic connector, a screw and some adhesive tape - I wonder if it might have worked loose and thus throwing the error?

Might be worth having a dig around the case and see what you can see - maybe as simple as a battery replacement (if your up for that job - or get someone else to do it).. ??

 

[2short514]

Thx for the help all! I've ordered a new battery and will be attempting the replacement. I'll let u know how it goes, but yes all signs point to the battery.

 

[itsallaboutrich]

I'd be interested in knowing if the battery replacement resolved this. I gave my old iPhone to a friend and it's experiencing the same thing.

 

[woodlandtrek]

Any updates? I've got a friend with the exact same problems. Did replacing the battery fix the problem?