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nateo200

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Feb 4, 2009
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Not much to review about but I haven't seen one and I figure this will be a nice thread to dig up if someone is curious in the future.

Here is a link to just a short install video and mini review I posted on YouTube. Haha sorry I just sort of "wung" the video but you'll see how easy it is to install.
http://www.youtube.com/embed/dxBUzzkNyvE
First impressions were it was very high quality. There is no difference between this plate and the Apple OEM plate. Very nice aspect! For 29.99 USD its a deal, if you have a verizon iPhone 4, the latest batch of GSM iPhones, or your iPhone 4 was recently serviced then your most likely rocking the new pentalobe screws which require a special screw driver unfortunately which ads another 8 or so dollars to the cost. Oh and finally here are some of the pics I've already posted because that is the main point; looks :D
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Then you can compare it to my black iPhone 4 back from Apple:
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Overall I would highly recommend this backplate to those who want to change the look up on their iPhone 4 without making it look "not Apple like". In my opinion it retains the Apple look but looks much more stylish. I always liked the way the iPhone 3GS in white looked so that's part of the influence.
 
I just bought a beautiful Porsche back for my phone, but couldn't figure out how to remove the old back. I found this thread on a search. It was super simple thanx for the help.

btw the Verison type screw is called a "torx" head screw. The bigger versions are very common in automotive use.

I don't wear Porsche branded shirts and hats, but my review on the back is that it is 5 star. Although I will probably need a skin to protect it.
 
The Verizon type screw is called a "torx" head screw. The bigger versions are very common in automotive use.

No, it's called a pentalobular head screw. Torx is something different. Pentalobular screws are only found on late model iPhone 4's and 2010 (and presumably 2011) MacBook Airs.
 
I just bought a beautiful Porsche back for my phone, but couldn't figure out how to remove the old back. I found this thread on a search. It was super simple thanx for the help.

Yup glad it could be of use so soon! Perfect timing.
 
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