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iPhone 5 dropped.. Fixing..

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HamzaAlsadr

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Aug 30, 2012
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Hello everyone!

I've been contemplating buying the iPhone 5, however my friend told me he has one and I can take it but he dropped it so I have to fix it.

After visiting a shop to check its problems, this is what I received back:

1) The IC isn't working therefore causing the front/back camera to not function.

2) The LCD is broken, needs replacement (still works but cracked at the corner)

3) The screen itself has detached from the chassis (picture).

4) The chassis is bent. (picture)



My question is, what solutions do I take:

1) Fix all of these in a repair shop that can cost over $250 dollars.

2) Buy a new iPhone 5 (can't really afford right now)

3) Wait for the new series that are being released next month


Would really appreciate the help as I am until now using my iPhone 4.



THANK YOU :D
 

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I would pass and get the new 5C or 5S.

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Why can't your friend take it to the Apple store and they will replace it no matter what for like $250 with a like new refurbished iPhone
 
HamzaAlsadr said:
1) Fix all of these in a repair shop that can cost over $250 dollars.

2) Buy a new iPhone 5 (can't really afford right now)
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So after option 1, you will have a working, just like new iPhone 5 for $250. Seems to me that satisfies ur #2 budgetary constraint.

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Interstella5555 said:
This doesn't make sense to me.
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LOL.


I wish every poster is perfectly logical, but unfortunately we have to read their minds and play doctor Phil, and read between their desires vs their wallets.

Honestly I don't why we do this for free. :D
 
i would say stay with the 4 for now and then wait for the 5S because that just sounds like to many problems
 
Ouch! If it makes you feel better, I dropped my black iPhone 5 from about 5 foot the other day onto tarmac with only minor scratches. No case.
I'm so fortunate, sorry to hear about your phone.
 
Interstella5555 said:
This doesn't make sense to me.
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I want to buy a new one and i started saving up but until now i can't afford it. Thanks for the help anyway

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Mrbobb said:
So after option 1, you will have a working, just like new iPhone 5 for $250. Seems to me that satisfies ur #2 budgetary constraint.

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LOL.


I wish every poster is perfectly logical, but unfortunately we have to read their minds and play doctor Phil, and read between their desires vs their wallets.

Honestly I don't why we do this for free. :D
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There was nothing as hard as a puzzle here, as much as you help me, I've helped others. Start your own Pay-for-Advice business and lets see how that goes.

I still appreciate your help, thank you.

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Lucille Carter said:
I would pass and get the new 5C or 5S.

or

Why can't your friend take it to the Apple store and they will replace it no matter what for like $250 with a like new refurbished iPhone
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thank you!

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coolio93 said:
Replace at the Apple store for 250. ALl problems solved.
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thank you!

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iKaushal said:
wait for new models coming next month...!!
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i think that's what i'll do, thank you!

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blueroom said:
Have Apple do an OOW replacement OR sell it for parts.

PS nothing wrong with an iPhone 4, I'm using one just fine.
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I think I'll use the iPhone 4 until the new ones are released. Thank you so much.

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narutoninjakid said:
Your best bet is to go to apple store and get replacement since you said you couldn't really afford a new one right now.
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Thank you!

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ucfgrad93 said:
Agreed. If you don't want to do this, OP, then I wouldn't buy the phone from your friend.
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Thank you!

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rjkgr said:
i would say stay with the 4 for now and then wait for the 5S because that just sounds like to many problems
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Thats exactly what i'll do now, thank you!

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Eddy Munn said:
Ouch! If it makes you feel better, I dropped my black iPhone 5 from about 5 foot the other day onto tarmac with only minor scratches. No case.
I'm so fortunate, sorry to hear about your phone.
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oh man i'd shoot myself if i did that to my phone, however it was my friend that did that to his phone. Thank you anyway!
 
I would repair and here is why:

1. You are pondering on buying the iPhone 5, but you can't afford it momentarily.

2. Waiting for the new model wouldnt help either since that would be the price point of the iPhone 5 now in which you can't afford right now. (maybe in a month you can i dont know that. If the last is the case i would wait.

3. repairs should cost about 1/3 of a new iPhone 5 so that's your solution to being able to afford it and to have your iPhone 5.
 
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If you get it for free, then take it.

Go to apple store and have them replace it for $250. Turn around immediately and sell that refurb unit for 500+ on ebay or craigslist.

Now you are up $250, for when you do want to buy a 5S or 5C.
 
dextr3k said:
If you get it for free, then take it.

Go to apple store and have them replace it for $250. Turn around immediately and sell that refurb unit for 500+ on ebay or craigslist.

Now you are up $250, for when you do want to buy a 5S or 5C.
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This is the right answer.
 
When did Apple start replacing broken iPhones for $250?

According to Apple (https://support.apple.com/kb/index?page=servicefaq&product=iphone), "Certain damage is ineligible for out-of-warranty service, including catastrophic damage, such as the device separating into multiple pieces, and inoperability caused by unauthorized modifications. However, an iPhone that has failed due to contact with liquid may be eligible for out-of-warranty service. Apple reserves the right to determine whether or not your iPhone is eligible for Out-of-Warranty service."

I would think that out-of-warranty replacement is not an option for this phone.
 
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