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Replace iPhone 3G for light leak?
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what do you guys think of a transparent apple logo on back like the macbooks. I think it's a neat use of the internal light you guys are seeing but I kind of think the reflective apple is already more of a billboard than I;d like.
The only problem is the fact that there is no light at the back of the 'phone
This is retarded (and i don't use the term lightly) why would we tell you
This is like someone who is already perfectly happy with their body image asking other people to help critique their body. What you are doing is creating/looking for a problem that a) doesn't exist , b) never bothered you in the first place
I posted this in 2 other threads about "light leaks". It's quick and easy to fix I wouldnt bother returning it.
All you need is a razor blade. In between the glass and the bezel there is a thin rubber seal. If you place the razor blade between the glass and that rubber seal you can GENTLY massage the seal outwards from the glass to under the bezel so that you can cover the light leaks. I had about 5 "leaks" going up the entire left side of my phone and now don't have any. Not too big of a deal but it was so easy and quick to fix I figured I'd share.
All you need is a razor blade. In between the glass and the bezel there is a thin rubber seal. If you place the razor blade between the glass and that rubber seal you can GENTLY massage the seal outwards from the glass to under the bezel so that you can cover the light leaks. I had about 5 "leaks" going up the entire left side of my phone and now don't have any. Not too big of a deal but it was so easy and quick to fix I figured I'd share.
Ditto. I used an Xacto knife and gently pushed the seal back towards to edge of the phone. Sounds ridiculous, but it eliminated the leaks I had.
that it shouldn't be there!
Not only does the light leak bother me but all the every day dust and debris that hands around in pockets will get down there.
And im going to Egypt in the summer, so i don't want humidity building up there, because i know Apple would then turn around and say its water damage.
So what would you do in my position
Not only does the light leak bother me but all the every day dust and debris that hands around in pockets will get down there.
And im going to Egypt in the summer, so i don't want humidity building up there, because i know Apple would then turn around and say its water damage.
So what would you do in my position
Probably try the razor blade "fix", but apart from that, nothing - apart from generally looking after it!
As far as ingress of dust is concerned, what are you doing about the gaps round the rocker switch, 'phones socket, docking socket etc?
If you're going to spend time in a dusty, humid environment, it's a good idea to keep it in a zip-closed plastic bag.
Yeah i did use a Zip Bag when i went to the Caribbean last summer as it was summer and stupidly humid!
Im just not too happy about it. I couldn't fault my other phone apart from the crack which appeared a few weeks before taking it back.
It had no dust under the screen, the volume buttons and silencer were solid no shakiness, the fitting was right no rough edges.
I feel like i've been given a sub standard phone in replacement for one which was fine for 9 months.
Im just not too happy about it. I couldn't fault my other phone apart from the crack which appeared a few weeks before taking it back.
It had no dust under the screen, the volume buttons and silencer were solid no shakiness, the fitting was right no rough edges.
I feel like i've been given a sub standard phone in replacement for one which was fine for 9 months.
In that case, I'd try to get it replaced
If you don't, the thought of what you could of done will just keep on nagging away at you!Yup, i'm glad you agree with me!
I'm going to go the Apple store on Friday at the trafford centre and see what they have to say about it!
I might be cheeky again and ask if i can BUY a refurb 16Gb white one, they said no last time but its worth another cheeky punt, i'd let them keep the black one for what its worth. I wonder if i will have any luck!?
I'm going to go the Apple store on Friday at the trafford centre and see what they have to say about it!
I might be cheeky again and ask if i can BUY a refurb 16Gb white one, they said no last time but its worth another cheeky punt, i'd let them keep the black one for what its worth. I wonder if i will have any luck!?