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Just Got My White Glass Backplate For My iPhone 4

iresq now has a Convert Your Black iPhone 4 to White service for $69, assuming they accept your removed black parts. if you don't value warranty coverage this seems like a decent route to take.

i've ordered a white back from globaldirect so i can swap back if there are any issues.
 
peteisanidiot said:
iresq now has a Convert Your Black iPhone 4 to White service for $69, assuming they accept your removed black parts. if you don't value warranty coverage this seems like a decent route to take.
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They offer a 90-day warranty, and that's it. They are also using their backplate without the diffuser. So you'd be giving them $69, receiving an inferior part, and shorting your warranty for 8-9 months.

But that white iPhone looks sweet.
 
Again, though, it looks like iResQ is not replacing the headphone or dock assemblies, so it's not really a white iPhone, is a black iPhone in disguise.

CNN.cn sells them, but it'd be about $50 for the two parts + shipping.
 
Brien said:
Again, though, it looks like iResQ is not replacing the headphone or dock assemblies, so it's not really a white iPhone, is a black iPhone in disguise.

CNN.cn sells them, but it'd be about $50 for the two parts + shipping.
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Are the headphone and dock assemblies a different color on the white ones?
 
peteisanidiot said:
iresq now has a Convert Your Black iPhone 4 to White service for $69, assuming they accept your removed black parts. if you don't value warranty coverage this seems like a decent route to take.

i've ordered a white back from globaldirect so i can swap back if there are any issues.
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It's says $249 on their site and $215 if you want to do it yourself. Where did you see $69?

http://www.iresq.com//iphone-repair/iphone-4.html
 
SophiaLee said:
It's says $249 on their site and $215 if you want to do it yourself. Where did you see $69?

http://www.iresq.com//iphone-repair/iphone-4.html
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from: http://www.iresq.com/iphone-repair/iphone-4/convert-your-black-iphone-4-to-white.html:

Also, if your black parts are still in great condition*(see below), we will offer you a partial refund on the service in exchange for the black parts. In the event that we can use ALL of your black parts, we will refund you $180 leaving you only paying $69 plus shipping for this service!
*This will strictly be evaluated on a case by case basis. Once our technician evaluates the iPhone, he will contact you with a quote. Also, in order to receive a full $180 partial refund, all black parts should be in flawless condition.

seems a little risky, but cheap nonetheless.
 
I just received the white back cover from Alibaba. Looks pretty good and it's the same thing as the picture I posted earlier. Will upload more pics of it later.
 
arthursiew said:
I just received the white back cover from Alibaba. Looks pretty good and it's the same thing as the picture I posted earlier. Will upload more pics of it later.
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Please post installed pics ASAP :) If you can, get a close up shot of the back camera and flash area once installed.

I have to white backs coming. One from globaldirectparts and another from whiteiphone4now, the latter of which claims to have the LED diffuser.

We'll see!
 
i have one en route from global. i'm curious to see if the lack of a diffuser impacts flash photos much. i've got to say that my oem phone (with diffuser) already takes spotlight looking photos with the flash engaged so i don't see how it could get worse.

i wonder why we haven't seen the diffuser for sale by itself yet. it seems like such a nickel and dime part.
 
peteisanidiot said:
from: http://www.iresq.com/iphone-repair/iphone-4/convert-your-black-iphone-4-to-white.html:

Also, if your black parts are still in great condition*(see below), we will offer you a partial refund on the service in exchange for the black parts. In the event that we can use ALL of your black parts, we will refund you $180 leaving you only paying $69 plus shipping for this service!
*This will strictly be evaluated on a case by case basis. Once our technician evaluates the iPhone, he will contact you with a quote. Also, in order to receive a full $180 partial refund, all black parts should be in flawless condition.

seems a little risky, but cheap nonetheless.
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Thanks. Missed that 
 
Cynikal.Mindset said:
a couple of the pics from whiteiphone4now look like the rear panel doesnt have the diffuser either...I guess we have to wait and see
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They all look like they have the diffuser to me. It clearly states in their "have questions?" section that it DOES include a diffuser. In the comments of my PayPal transaction I included this:

Please let it be known that I am purchasing this white back housing for the iPhone 4 because it clearly states on your website that the OEM part comes with camera lens and LED cover per this webpage: http://www.whiteiphone4now.com/contact-us/

Thank you!

This way I have recourse with PayPal if the seller doesn't try to refund me in the event that it doesn't have the diffuser.

I had purchased one from global 2 days prior for the $95 price (my girlfriend did for me) but I wanted to try to get a back with diffuser. I feel like an empty hole there would just invite dust and other gunk into your phone. Not good :D

I'll just flip the extra on eBay!
 
Horrable!

Clearly you can see NO diffuser!

If these were 100% Apple they would have that. Knock off stuff.
 

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peteisanidiot said:
Isn't the flash covered by glass? I haven't removed my back yet but it feels that way to the touch.
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If that is the case then awesome! It is impossible to tell by the website pics (and others that have done the mod themselves on MR) if it does or not.

Please post installed pics ASAP If you can, get a close up shot of the back camera and flash area once installed.
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Which is why I asked this :)
 
mike..reynolds said:
Clearly you can see NO diffuser!

If these were 100% Apple they would have that. Knock off stuff.
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How can you say that this picture shows it "clearly has no diffuser"? Please, let me know :rolleyes:

And if you did a little research on the subject instead of judging other people's purchases/wants hastily, you would see that the black ip4 lens ring and diffuser are in a silver/chrome color where the white ip4 lens ring and diffuser are not. Your picture "proof" shows nothing.

But thanks for playing :D
 
I saw in their web site that there back panel is OEM. Have someone has purchased from this website and if they can share any photos it will be great. I got my refund from iresq.com and don't want to make another mistake.

mike..reynolds said:
Clearly you can see NO diffuser!

If these were 100% Apple they would have that. Knock off stuff.
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kostasic said:
hello i am new in the forum..

this is the picture that http://www.whiteiphone4now.com/ send me 4 days ago
http://i26.tinypic.com/w2g67r.jpg
http://i27.tinypic.com/2h7gg9d.jpg
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Hmm it doesn't appear that the back has a diffuser. Not a big deal for me because if it doesn't I'll request a refund since it clearly states on the site that it does (and I'll keep the cheaper global $95 piece)

Thanks for the pics!!

FYI- I'll be starting my own thread once I receive my back from whiteiphone4now so look for that sometime next week (hopefully).
 
there website states all sales are final so no return/exchange, etc.....


ngrimes-2010 said:
Hmm it doesn't appear that the back has a diffuser. Not a big deal for me because if it doesn't I'll request a refund since it clearly states on the site that it does (and I'll keep the cheaper global $95 piece)

Thanks for the pics!!

FYI- I'll be starting my own thread once I receive my back from whiteiphone4now so look for that sometime next week (hopefully).
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i thing that whiteiphone4now has the better kit in the market,

also this is for the mail:
''Ours are OEM, and we are the only ones right now that are getting good front frames because my provider works closely with Foxconn. Most are defective.

On Jul 28, 2010, at 6:24 PM, Kostas Pavlidis wrote:

my friend why this has the same kit so cheap
http://www.iresq.com/iphone-repair/...black-iphone-4-to-white-self-install-kit.html
it is original?''
 
kostasic said:
i thing that whiteiphone4now has the better kit in the market,

also this is for the mail:
''Ours are OEM, and we are the only ones right now that are getting good front frames because my provider works closely with Foxconn. Most are defective.

On Jul 28, 2010, at 6:24 PM, Kostas Pavlidis wrote:

my friend why this has the same kit so cheap
http://www.iresq.com/iphone-repair/...black-iphone-4-to-white-self-install-kit.html
it is original?''
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they are all the same **** from China...from whatever place makes em for apple...they are all OEM but not official OEM stuff
 
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