[zoidberg md]

Originally Posted by s2k

the black looks l33t

YES!! I agree the black does look very LthreethreeT

[NVMY4N]

<- No Balls = No Black for me.

[RC_OZ]

Originally Posted by jwcrash

...who's not willing to void the warranty on his iPhone! I'm on AT&T, so I'm just rocking mods & apps. Nothing that can't be restored.

And (I'm assuming here...) this hardware mod voids the Apple warranty.

I like to do it too but not at the cost of voiding the warranty.

[aziatiklover]

Originally Posted by NVMY4N

<- No Balls = No Black for me.

same where will have someone to do it for me

[bookmark]

Nice.. but
don't have the tools, time and guts to do that to my phone...

[rusty778]

I would do this if they made a black sim card tray too it kinda sticks out with the whole phone being black

[DarkoNova]

Originally Posted by lilmike09

Trust me man, it is NOT as easy as you think... this guide would of been very helpful when i did mine, i definatly recomend you do it if you feel you can because it looks so nice, but most definatly follow the tips in this guide. i wish i read this before because i used adhesive remover to remove the skeleton and it started to melt the buttons, everything works still but you can sorta tell there a little melted.. heat gun= EXCELLENT idea!

On a side note, anyone know where id be able to buy replacement buttons( the black pieces not the wires )

I used to know of another site, but I can't remember the name. Still, this one has exactly what you need:

http://www.ifixit.com/iPhone-Parts/i...Jack/IF105-001

Matt

[RC_OZ]

I'm tempted. How long from start to finish ? thanks.

[MODTHEIPHONENOW]

wow tats so cool..an emo iphone
i would try that but i dont have the technical prowness, courage, or a credit card

[RC_OZ]

Hey what about this iPhone skins. They have black ? and only $6.99. No need to take iPhone apart. I think I may do this instead and put invisible shield on top of it.


decalgirl.com

website says they use premium grade adhesive-backed cast vinyl then covered with a high-gloss clear protective coating, all of our skins use an innovative, repositionable and removable adhesive backing for fast, easy and accurate installation and goo-free removal! Thin enough to work with most accessories but tough enough to absorb most minor abuse.

Other skins are available.

[lifesmymachine]

BE VERY VERY VERY CAREFUL!!

I just did mine.

If you use the adhesive remover and then pry things off, parts will break, so be extremely careful while taking it apart.

Be careful with superglue. It runs. And hurts to peel off your fingertips.

[appleiphonerocks]

I did it! BUT.......... am a fool because I did left the buttons while using the remover! I completly messed up my vibrate/silent button (plastic) and to top it off as I tried to toggle it with a clip the damm piece broke!

Question for all of you who are experieced:
1) I found a person who sells the actual buttons (not the assembly)... should i purchased them? And would taking the black cover be easier than the first time? I ruined the silver... don't want to do that to this one!
2) So because I broke the toggle switch I think it's stuck in silent..... therefore when anyone calls I can't get it to ring out loud... DOES ANYONE KNOW HOW TO WORK AROUND THIS PROBLEM?

Suggestions for those doing this:
1. Dont be lazy, go to the store and buy everything you need: small razor blade (exacto), phillips small screw driver, remover, and try to purchase some patience.
2. DONT LEAVE THE BUTTONS WHEN YOU SINK THE SILVER COVER IN THE REMOVER...... I AM STUPIED because I know what removers do, i was just too excited about my new cover to think straight.
3. DONT DO THIS IF YOU DONT HAVE A WHOLE DAY FREE, i took me forever!
4. Make sure when you glue them back (OH AVOID SUPER GLUE, i used it but i got me in some trouble, try the gel it probably works better) make sure the cable that holds all the switches dosent get damaged, i noticed that when the little motor (rotating next to the vibrate button) dosent have room to move it will stop your buttons from working!!!!

Hope this helps and hope someone can help me! Thanks

[Freshboiii]

Originally Posted by RC_OZ

Hey what about this iPhone skins. They have black ? and only $6.99. No need to take iPhone apart. I think I may do this instead and put invisible shield on top of it.


decalgirl.com

website says they use premium grade adhesive-backed cast vinyl then covered with a high-gloss clear protective coating, all of our skins use an innovative, repositionable and removable adhesive backing for fast, easy and accurate installation and goo-free removal! Thin enough to work with most accessories but tough enough to absorb most minor abuse.

Other skins are available.

All those skins are retarded looking.

I just bought mine, a few hours ago. Can someone give me a baseball range of how hard this is?

[manparra]

Its amazing!! I wish I had the time, balls and gut to do this to my iphone...

[kyikeda]

All of those electronics on the OEM (silver) backing is it this
http://cnn.cn/shop/apple-iphone-earp...le-p-1935.html
because if it is then you won't have to worry about ripping/cracking/messing up your silver backing. then you swap them out much quicker if you need to, i would assume...i still have yet to try this.