Hi! My wife just bought this used I phone from one of the forumers (still waiting for him to get back to us) and the packaging came in superb condition with the original box and all but when we switched it on, there was a white spot on the screen (see pics below).

Can anyone please tell me what this may be and if its fixable?

The spot I'm talking about is the one between the Iphone and Settings icons.

i think u need to change the whole lcd to fix that.. sames goes to dead pixel...

and here's the same problem spot with a different background:

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Added on February 13, 2009, 2:39 pmmy thoughts exactly. but im still waiting to hear from the seller since i got the package yesterday. :|
he said the phone belonged to his gf...so i guess i'll just have to wait until he gets back to us...



This post has been edited by Chris25: Feb 13 2009, 02:39 PM

i've came across a few phones with that prob
its either the previous owner applied some force on the phone ie sitting with the phone in his back pocket

or

it came originally like that, try looking at u guy's punya phone, try outputting a black background on the screen, it is not completely black with white patches somewhere

either way, u gotta live with it only

looks very bad le.. if only 1 dot its ok.. better ask for refund.. else to change lcd would cost u a bomb..roughly around rm500 - 800+ i think

is that iPhone 2G or iPhone 3G? if it's iPhone 3G, shouldn't cost much if it's just the outer LCD that is affected, and even if the inner one affected, it will be cheaper than replacing a iPhone 2G LCD which is just one piece by itself.

if got 1 dot dead pixel how? have to change the whole thing? cos i know my iphone have it even bought it in brand new in box...

I think better get a refund. Not worth the hassle of fixing it. Make sure you keep on chasing the seller.

BTW who is the seller? Is he a regular iphone seller in our forums?

i remember reading somewhere about this dead pixel.
some can be software fix .. the pixel just got stuck ..
but if it's a physical fault, then sorry no help ..
but if it's just bug ..u can run some software screen colour calibration that might "release" the dead pixel ...

do some google search and you should be able to find some solution

1 dead pixel? how does it look? have any pic?

its the 2G model.

good idea from Choongster. i'll defly look into that software but i'd rather not touch it or anything because i don't want to take the chance of mucking it up further.

and to MangO, the seller is not a regular iPhone seller on the forums. he said he's just dealing for his gf and both claim that it was problem free the night before the shipped it. im impressed with the way they wrapped the packaging. but the box it came in was in pristine condition so i don't think it got crushed during delivery. the good thing is that the seller is keeping in touch and seems willing to work things out. here's hoping for a good turn out!

Ok all the best. Fingers crossed for you too mate.

looks 1 Black dot lo.. lol.. even u try to use anything to clean it wont come off, when u scroll every page the black dot still stick at 1 location. Dead Pixel is either white or black... will post some pic soon ..

Dead pixel is black, white pixels are called hot pixels

and since urs is a dead pixel, there are no chance of recovery, if its white or any other colour it may have a chance to fix by itself

dailylulz, if you speak the truth, you give me hope.

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Added on March 1, 2009, 8:37 pmaduh...the guy said he will take the phone back and send a refund but he hasnt been answering my or my wife's calls!

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Added on March 5, 2009, 7:00 pmstill no word from the guy. will have to open dispute tag tomorrow if he doesnt contact us.

This post has been edited by Chris25: Mar 5 2009, 07:00 PM

my iphone2g also got a lcd problem..a tiny line appear on top of the screen..white colour..
so can it be fix?or must replace whole lcd?how much it will cost?

a lot.

is that white spot makes the iphone not function well? i mean some touch are not works on that spot? If it ok then i think that should be no problem. Just a little spot. I cant even see it in your picture. Thats cost to having 2nd hand item. Cheers!

I kinda dropped my 2g iphone yesterday, and there's this little mark on the top left of the screen(where the cellular network logo is at). How much is it to replace the lcd screen? initially i thought it was a stuck pixel, but then using the hex color flash method for almost a night did nothing except make the mark change shape abit(not sure if that was the case). Also, is there anywhere i can get this fixed?


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latest i know for 2g iphone, cost to replace the LCD is about RM 400++. But not too sure.

Just realised that my iphone has 3 pink spots near the ear piece when under sunlight or any flash. It is barely visible under normal light. I just need to know if this is normal or there is a problem with the screen. So far everything works fine with the phone. Got it from chinamobile, a iphone 3G 16gb white.

Here are the pics, not sure if you can see it





Would appreciate if anyone can help me out with this.

Thank You!

This post has been edited by patience18: May 12 2009, 08:06 PM

Alamak every Iphone has tat la bro even mine..... Maybe is the proximity sensor....

owh really heh?? ll i tot sumthing wrong with my phone or what

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Added on May 12, 2009, 8:15 pmWakak u are right it is proximity sensor!! sorry

This post has been edited by patience18: May 12 2009, 08:15 PM

Hmm, where can i get a replacement for RM400? My 2G screen is dead but I've replaced it with an iPhone 3G.. but if the screen repair for the 2G costs about RM400, then I might as well get it repaired.

Hi, I was browsing Appstore on my Iphone 3G (2.2.1) when the screen suddenly flashed when I pressed the home button and then the display went blank.

I couldn't get it to display anything anymore after that but when I connect it to my computer, I can still browse my stuff in it.

I tried calling this phone- the dialer gets the dut dut sound but my Iphone remains silent.

Any idea how to fix this? It is barely a few days old.

where did you get the iPhone from?

Look at my iphone3G Screen!! My warranty with Singtel expired on 13/9/09. 1 Year... Luckly still under warranty... How come the quality of iphone is so poor?It started with a small portion, but very soon it propagates into this..



This post has been edited by sugen: Sep 1 2009, 08:54 PM

How did these pixels appear?

Appear out of sudden, mod or when theres an impact onto the screen?

Well it appeal from a small portion.. Then it just propagate...

just claim it bro ...

yaya.. MY iphone3G is now in Singapore... Will update you guys about the claim process & experience....

This post has been edited by sugen: Sep 5 2009, 01:16 PM

It is iphone sensor if i not mistaken.

Yala.. got 3 pink round shape thing right? That is the sensor la.... Not screen faulty la.. Do u realize that when u place a phone call on your ear. Then back light actually TURN off to save battery life and when u leave it from your ear.. You gain your screen display back... Try this, when u make a call. Use your hand to cover the sensor part.. U will notice that the display is OFF.. when u release your hand, you gain your display back...

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Added on September 6, 2009, 3:11 pmHi Guys,
Done... very easy.. Straight away the Singtel Guy change a BRAND New unit as a replacement for me... To upgrade to iphone3GS as a trade in plan.. SG300 for 8GB Iphone3GS and trade in my Iphone3G... And i only continue for my plan, which is left 1 YEAR only. That is all...
But, they r out of stock for 3GS and i have no way beside to get a replacement..

This post has been edited by sugen: Sep 6 2009, 03:11 PM

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Added on September 6, 2009, 3:11 pmHi Guys,
Done... very easy.. Straight away the Singtel Guy change a BRAND New unit as a replacement for me... To upgrade to iphone3GS as a trade in plan.. SG300 for 8GB Iphone3GS and trade in my Iphone3G... And i only continue for my plan, which is left 1 YEAR only. That is all...
But, they r out of stock for 3GS and i have no way beside to get a replacement..

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8gb 3GS is out already? Btw, not to burst your bubble, I don't think you got a NEW unit. It is probably a refurbished set, albeit should be an immaculate one. Check the Part/Model no. and it should be an US no. Nonetheless, it will still be tagged as officially unlocked and with whatever warranty attached it.

Thanks for your infor.. Will check it out & update here again..Anyway, My iphone is still in SG.. Unless i drive down to take it... haha..

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Added on September 6, 2009, 3:11 pmHi Guys,
Done... very easy.. Straight away the Singtel Guy change a BRAND New unit as a replacement for me... To upgrade to iphone3GS as a trade in plan.. SG300 for 8GB Iphone3GS and trade in my Iphone3G... And i only continue for my plan, which is left 1 YEAR only. That is all...
But, they r out of stock for 3GS and i have no way beside to get a replacement..

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8gb 3GS is out already? Btw, not to burst your bubble, I don't think you got a NEW unit. It is probably a refurbished set, albeit should be an immaculate one. Check the Part/Model no. and it should be an US no. Nonetheless, it will still be tagged as officially unlocked and with whatever warranty attached it.

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Added on October 15, 2009, 4:25 pmHi,
Some update here. I got my iphone3G replacement out of the box from Singtel. And the model number is MB046LL.. This is USA model.. A refurbish unit? But somehow, it is OFFICIAL unlock SET..

This post has been edited by sugen: Oct 15 2009, 04:25 PM

as from my exp, if the phone drop fee times slowly the pixels will change and cause the line to appear.. correct me if im wrong