Guys,

i've been trying to google but can't really find a proper instruction to replace the iphone back housing.

Anyone who has already tried this method before?
If you have the steps or video link showing how to replace, will appreciate if we can post it up here for all owners as a guide for DIY repair/replacement?

Also, i notice there's a few types of housing, some is just purely the housing while some housing got the metal bracket inside. I read one site where you have to use a super strong solvent to melt the glue on the inner side of the housing cover. Wow, i think this method not that good.

http://www.macrumors.com/iphone/2007/07/30...hone-enclosure/

So if there's any good way to replace, do share here.
hehe...

Thanks.

There's no easy way.

Yea, not so easy to replace the housing. You literally have to rip the phone apart so to speak. I believe one or two of the forumers here have done so and there is even one who provides the service. I can't recall who right now but I think you'll be able to find him if you browse through either the casing review or pictures thread.

i have but do not offer such services.

the dude who offers is crxr

Why replace those casing?
-Every Marks on our beloved iPhone means something happen, leave memories

@Look at my iPhone.. uhm.. this mark eh?
-Haha! Funny moments!

Funny or sad? o.O

Quoted For The Truth

-*Bite by my beloved ichy teeth dog* (Priceless!)

follow this guide

it has simple guide for both 1st gen & second gen

http://www.ifixit.com/Guide/iPhone

God! you guys really dare/wish to dismantle ur iPhone just to replace the freaking case?
-I try to do that on my lappy.. Endedup i got myself 2 extra screw dunno should fix where

p/s: iPhone is High-tech, Sophisticated, Funny Toys.. Dismantle @ own risk lolx!

Well, I got crxr to mod the housing for me. So far so good =D. Selling it now tho to get a 3g.

what about repainting the back housing instead?
spray paint...silver...hehehe...

we have previously discussed that relatively naive method before and it will not work unfortunately.

it was just a wild thought for me...but you said it will not work?
becoz the paint won't stick?
we can get those metallic type of paint u know...

do you actually know how they get colors on the aluminium surface?
google anodize, its a special treatment to get the colors onto the aluminium

normal paint definitely wouldnt make the cut, its like buying off the shelves paint canisters and spray paint your car

@kevyeoh

Why not you cuba try test and let us know. Maybe it will turn out real good. Then snap some photos and have us look at it.

This post has been edited by davidgary73: Nov 27 2008, 12:54 PM

i had never ever think about dismantle my iPhone
i can imagine how tough it could be...

well...if you take a look at how they pry open the phone...i think it really needs delicate steps lor...hehe...
me also takut takut wanna try dismantle... no play play

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Added on November 27, 2008, 7:09 pmwell...if the feedback here sayz it's not nice and in fact almost impossible to spray it....i won't go tangan gatal la...
another option i can think of is to get those slim fit snap on rubber casing for the back housing..
looks kinda nice...and can close the scratches...



This post has been edited by kevyeoh: Nov 27 2008, 07:09 PM

the existing colour for the iPhone 3G is plastic la... dun wanna paint it. prefer to use gelaskin or something similar... gonna be very hard to isolate the  logo, paint around it...
i doubt the colour will stick though... the surface is very smooth... how to get the colour to not peel off?