Where to get Iphone replacement parts.

[zanemoseley]

My wife has a 4s and needs a new battery and back glass. I just read that genuine Apple parts are only available through a certified repair center which I don't want to use since its such a old iPhone. Getting parts off Amazon or EBay gets confusing to determine what is crap and what is decent.

 

[nickbits]

eBay or ifixit.com. Ifixit is more expensive than eBay but they have a great site so I tend to buy from there.

 

[zanemoseley]

Where it gets confusing is the batteries easily range from $5 - $25 but all look the same. The ifixit battery is $25 which isn't that bad as long as isn't the same as the $5 batteries just marked up.

 

[Rakehellion]

Amazon, ebay.

Where it gets confusing is the batteries easily range from $5 - $25 but all look the same. The ifixit battery is $25 which isn't that bad as long as isn't the same as the $5 batteries just marked up.

Don't go to iFixit. Their markups are ridiculous.

 

[zanemoseley]

So where should I get the parts then??

 

[SAWYER]

I always get iphone parts off ebay, no issues. You can get a battery and a back for around $5 each

 

[zanemoseley]

Screw it I just ordered a battery and back glass from Ebay. Both sellers had over 99.5% ratings with a specialty in these products. She will likely get a new Iphone when the 6's come out anyway and this one will be sold.

 

[bearxor]

I was going to suggest getting the back glass from Apple. Every replacement back I bought off ebay never felt quite right. Apple only charges $29 for the back replacement and I spent more than that trying to find a good replacement from a seller.

 

[SAWYER]

I have probably order at least 10 backs off ebay the past couple years and they have all fit good

 

[bearxor]

They fit fine, they just didn't "feel" right to me. Like the glass used wasn't the same or something. Even parts labeled as OEM. The last one I bought felt good but caused my pictures to be out of focus (and yes, I removed the film from the lens).

I was probably being overly picky about it though.

 

[ruddy09]

you can search on google and choose the one marked original or genuine

 

[soccerballtux]

Very affordable and I believe oem from these guys here

http://www.etradesupply.com/lg-nexus-5-d820-rear-facing-camera.html

I need a replacement for the camera module

 

[soccerballtux]

you can search on google and choose the one marked original or genuine

mods: other forums (XDA) complain about people not using the search which is how these threads get bumped.

 

[Ravynmagi]

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