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iPhone 3GS

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iPhone 3GS Battery Replacement

20 - 30 minutes

Moderate

My Problem

IPhone 3GS battery expanded like a balloon. Pulled five of the six metal inserts out of the back cover, bent the circuit board, popped the screen off. Phone sure looked like toast...

IFixit battery was not the cheapest - but I was sure I would get a good one that worked in my phone.

My Fix

Took several hours. Hardest part was pressing in / super gluing those back panel inserts. IFixit video / guide was invaluable.

My Advice

In my case, the $20 gamble on fixing a "destroyed" phone was certainly worth it. The 3GS is perfect now, and my daughter is delighted with her "new" phone.

Tip: Don't let your son disassemble the phone for you if you are the one that has to reassemble it.

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iPhone 3GS Battery

$14.99

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