iPhone 3GS Repair

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The iPhone 3GS was the first iPhone to include video recording capabilities. The iPhone 3GS was first introduced with 16GB and 32GB of flash memory.

Some parts are more difficult to repair than others. The display panel and front glass are relatively easy to repair, but getting to the battery or rear panel can take some time and effort. This is due to the design of the 3GS. It is built from the back to the front, so the further back a component is (think rear case), the harder it is to replace. One major plus with the 3GS is the ability to replace the front glass by itself as opposed to other iPhone models that require replacing the entire display assembly when your screen breaks.

You can identify the iPhone 3GS by one of the following model numbers etched into the back case:

• A1303
• A1325

The iPhone 3GS features a curved plastic back with shiny apple logo. A SIM tray and power button are situated on the top side. Volume buttons and a ring/silent toggle are on the left side.

The iPhone 3GS has a black or white back, silver edges, and a black front.

Announce date: June 8, 2009

Model: A1303

Developer: Apple Inc.

Operating system:

Display:

• 3.5" (diagonal) widescreen Multi-Touch with oleophobic coating
• 320x480 resolution at 163 ppi
• 2:3 aspect ratio
• 24-bit (16.76 million colors) LCD

Camera: 3.2 MP with geotagging and VGA video at 30 fps

Processor: 600 MHz ARM Cortex A8 with PowerVR SGX GPU

RAM: 256 MB eDRAM

Sensors:

• Gyroscope
• Accelerometer
• Proximity sensor
• Ambient light sensor

Storage: 8, 16, or 32 GB flash memory

Wireless Connectivity:

• Wi-Fi (802.11b/g)
• 3G (UMTS/HSDPA -- 850, 1900, 2100 MHz - 7.2 Mbps) and GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz)
• Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR

Battery: 3.7 V, 1220 mAh

Dimensions: 4.55 x 2.44 x 0.48 in (115.5 x 62.1 x 12.3 mm)

Weight: 135 g (4.8 oz)

Colors: Black (8/16/32 GB) or White (16/32 GB)

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