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24-08-2008, 10:58 AM
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Group: Member
Location: Tamworth
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iPhone 3g in bits :(
My iPhone is now in bits thanks to an overzealous (jealous) colleague who decided to pull it apart (bastard).
I dont think anything major is damaged (only superficial stuff like the rear housing) - Optus wont assist (rightly) and I didnt take insurance.
Does anybody know of any companies who specialize in iphone repair? Because of my location, they would have to accept them via mail.
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24-08-2008, 11:02 AM
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That TAM guy
Group: Regulars
Location: Melbourne
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Is this a joke?
If not, then it is up to your ex-colleague to purchase you a new one outright. If not then see a lawyer.
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24-08-2008, 11:03 AM
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Group: Regulars
Location: Melbourne Status:Awesome!
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First thing - I would be very upset at that "colleague", and make sure that he or she pays for any repairs that are required. In fact, I would be so upset, I would consider asking for the idiot to buy the iPhone off me for full price, so I can buy a replacement. Either way, any monetary loss should be claimed back from this "colleague".
There are a couple of threads discussing iPhone repairers already. I personally don't know of any - just upsets me to read your OP.
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24-08-2008, 11:12 AM
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Group: Member
Location: Tamworth
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I wish it was - unfortunately not  I get the impression the SIM card became dislodged from the tray somehow and he wanted to retrieve the card
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First thing - I would be very upset at that "colleague", and make sure that he or she pays for any repairs that are required. In fact, I would be so upset, I would consider asking for the idiot to buy the iPhone off me for full price, so I can buy a replacement. Either way, any monetary loss should be claimed back from this "colleague".
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Financial recompence is already on the cards - considering nothing appears to be seriously broken (and my technical ability precludes me from attempting to piece it back together) I want to see whether a rear housing change + an experienced hand can piece it back together |
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24-08-2008, 11:19 AM
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Group: Regulars
Location: Adelaide SA
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My god you sound unbelievably calm about this. I would be screaming blue murder if a colleague did this to my iPhone. Please tell me you didn't give this person permission to do this. I totally agree with Erwin & Leon. Get your colleague to fix it or buy it off you at full price so you can get another one. 
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Last edited by carlow1; 24-08-2008 at 11:26 AM.
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24-08-2008, 11:22 AM
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Motorbikes - lazy mans Zen
Group: Regulars
Location: Castlemaine area.
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Originally Posted by carlow1
My god you sound unbelievably clam about this.
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In my experience Clams are remarkably thick skinned... (well ok... thick shelled) 
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24-08-2008, 11:22 AM
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It's a cruel, cruel summer
Group: Regulars
Location: NSW
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I have never seen a SIM disappear inside the iPhone from the tray. And I've removed the tray many times on 1st gen and 3G iPhones. Always stayed in place. I guess it can happen if you're not pulling it out properly and gravity acts against you!
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24-08-2008, 11:24 AM
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Group: Regulars
Location: Location: Location: Location: Location: Sydney
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avenge death.
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24-08-2008, 11:28 AM
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Group: Regulars
Location: Melbourne, Australia
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Falcon Punch time!
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24-08-2008, 11:29 AM
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Group: Regulars
Location: Melbourne Australia
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this must be a joke
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24-08-2008, 11:31 AM
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Stuck in IKEA. Send help.
Group: Administrators
Location: St. Albans, Melbourne
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Disassemble something important to him.
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24-08-2008, 12:06 PM
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Member
Group: Member
Location: Tamworth
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I dont trust this colleague to get it fixed properly (in fact he wanted to have a crack himself, which was a bit scary) - if I organise it, I at least have some control of what happens (ie not having it wrapped in sticky tape etc).
I like the idea of falcon punch though...
Seriously though - I'd like to get this fixed soon, any recommendations for repairers?
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24-08-2008, 12:37 PM
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Regular
Group: Regulars
Location: Hobart, TAS
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So. Not. Cool.
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24-08-2008, 12:39 PM
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Regular
Group: Regulars
Location: Sydney
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Forget repairs on this, get the moron to buy it from you at full price then buy yourself a new one!
Don't frik around with it.
You're colleague has serious issues IMHO.
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24-08-2008, 12:40 PM
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That TAM guy
Group: Regulars
Location: Melbourne
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I would contact the Apple Store Sydney and ask them about repairing it. Get them to invoice your colleague for all charges incurred.
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