Original iPhone back plate replacement

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Original iPhone back plate replacement

Does anyone know if Apple will replace the back plate on a 1st gen iPhone? It has been dropped several times but still works like a charm. The back plate is dented, etc... and needs to be replaced. I will probably replace the battery at the same time. Any info would be appreciated!

17" iMAC Intel Core Duo, 13" Macbook Intel Core 2 Duo, Mac OS X (10.5.6),  1st Gen 8 GB iPhone, 16GB 3G iPhone, 16 GB iPod Touch, 160GB TV

Posted on May 26, 2009 8:36 PM

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Answer 1

Tamara

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May 27, 2009 4:40 AM in response to TheStone

Apple does not offer an a la carte repair service.

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Russa

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May 27, 2009 5:41 AM in response to TheStone

Lot's of companies doing iPhone repairs.. here's one.. http://www.missionrepair.com/SearchResults.asp?Cat=307&gclid=COWH1LvC3JoCFRIeDQo dP2033A/

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varjak paw

Level 10

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May 27, 2009 7:29 AM in response to TheStone

There are a number of aftermarket repair services for iPhones, but those few I've been able to find that quote prices on their web sites have a pretty high price for replacement of the back case - on the order of $70.00 US for just the part, and with installation one site quotes $130.00 - so it may not be worth the cost.

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