iPhone 3G Problem

[hammerofj]

The backlight on my iPhone 3G has died. I can still touch the screen and everything else works it's just that the screen does not illuminate. Is there a way to repair this? Buying a new device is not an option as of now. I am stuck to my iPod Touch 2g.

[iSky]

Originally Posted by hammerofj

The backlight on my iPhone 3G has died. I can still touch the screen and everything else works it's just that the screen does not illuminate. Is there a way to repair this? Buying a new device is not an option as of now. I am stuck to my iPod Touch 2g.

Umm, do you have automatic brightness on and make sure that the brightness is on too.

[hammerofj]

Originally Posted by iSky

Umm, do you have automatic brightness on and make sure that the brightness is on too.

I've play around with those settings and it does not do anything.

[iSky]

Originally Posted by hammerofj

I've play around with those settings and it does not do anything.

Although you're probably out of warranty, try calling apple and they can replace it/fix it for a fee or give you a solution. Have you tried rebooting, restoring, or anything like?

[hammerofj]

Originally Posted by iSky

Although you're probably out of warranty, try calling apple and they can replace it/fix it for a fee or give you a solution. Have you tried rebooting, restoring, or anything like?

They're asking for $100 to fix it... I've tried rebooting (holding home and power for 10 seconds) and restoring. Does not help at all.

[iSky]

Originally Posted by hammerofj

They're asking for $100 to fix it... I've tried rebooting (holding home and power for 10 seconds) and restoring. Does not help at all.

My best suggestion would be to find out what truly is the cause, is it a bad setting, or a bad hardware piece? When you restored, did you restore from backup?

[hammerofj]

Originally Posted by iSky

My best suggestion would be to find out what truly is the cause, is it a bad setting, or a bad hardware piece? When you restored, did you restore from backup?

Nope i did a clean restore and set it up as a new iPhone.

[iSky]

Originally Posted by hammerofj

Nope i did a clean restore and set it up as a new iPhone.

Hmm then I have no idea the cause. Maybe try checking at a repair store and see what they tell you.

[EfratBarTal]

This doesn't sound good.. I think the hardware is faulty and needs a proper repair