my iphone wont turn on and when i plug the charger in it only comes up the apple logo then goes off and it keeps doing it. My home button is broken so i can not restart it also does not show up in itunes when connected to the computer, help?
iPhone 4, iOS 7.0.6
If your iPod Touch, iPhone, or iPad is Broken
Apple does not fix iDevices. Instead, they exchange yours for a refurbished or new replacement depending upon the age of your device and refurbished inventories. On rare occasions when there are no longer refurbished units for your older model, they may replace it with the next newer model.
ATTN: Beginning July 2013 Apple Stores are now equipped to do screen repairs/replacements in-house on iPhone 5 and 5C. In some cases while you wait. According to Apple this is the beginning of equipping Apple Stores with the resources needed to do most repairs for iPhones, iPads, and iPod Touches that would not require major replacements. Later in the year the services may be extended as Apple Stores become equipped and staffed with the proper repair expertise. So, if you need a screen repaired or a broken screen replaced or have your stuck Home button fixed, call your local Apple Store to see if they are now doing these in-house.
You may take your device to an Apple retailer for help or you may call Customer Service and arrange to send your device to Apple:
Apple Store Customer Service at 1-800-676-2775 or visit online Help for more information.
To contact product and tech support: Contacting Apple for support and service - this includes international calling numbers.
You will find respective repair costs in the appropriate link:
iPod Service Support and Costs
iPhone Service Support and Costs
iPad Service Support and Costs
There are third-party firms that do repairs on iDevices, and there are places where you can order parts to DIY if you feel up to the task:
1. iResq or Google for others.
2. Buy and replace screen yourself: iFixit
Sometimes the cost of apple support,, is too high, its a iphone 4 according to his question, and that should be LONG off any warrantee. And he said he was short on funds, Apple charges upwards of 50% of new for the replacements in my experience. So if he's desperate he has options.. Maybe not the best but..
yea not the best for a reason,the person will be worse off then they were before if they followed your advice, its true apple wont help them again if they let someone else "fix" their iphone. and bedsides if apple screws up they can fix it and everything is ok, if the 3rd party screws up then they dont have to fix it and in lots of cases has only made the problem worse because they arent authorized to fix iphones. Just leave it to apple, not some 3rd party person
PS: putting your experiences doesnt help your argument either
There are many local repair points, some at the mall some on craigslist etc, where minor repairs can be had for less than the cost of returning the unit to Apple.
thats a bad idea, if any other than apple fixes it, you void all support from apple
i cant afford a new iphone how can i fix this one?!
