[dieselboy27]

I have a vibrate motor problem in that it sounds horrible and rattles. There is no vibrating going on just a strange sound. I was considering repairing/removing the vibrating motor inside. Does anyone know if there is an affect on just removing the motor itself? I just don't want to have the annoyance of hearing it rattle around inside the phone. If anyone here can PM me if you have any relevant information for me that would be really helpful.

I'm also looking into buying the headphone jack assembly from ebay. It ships from China, just wondering if anyone else has ordered this part and how there installation went.

For those of you who had a vibrate problem, did your rattle when moving the phone???

[scudder]

Most of the replacement headphone ribbon cables come wired incorrectly. This give the 'headphones' mode when they are not pugged in and vice versa. The solution as touched on earlier in the thread is as follows:-
Before you fit the cable (or if you have already fitted it - open the case again - should be easier second time around) take a flat head screwdriver - watchmaker type is perfect.
Hold the headphone socket so that you are looking into the end with the brass fitting which goes around the top and right hand edge. Gently prise this away from the right hand side so that it clears the internal contact breaker. Now that piece is out of the way, use the screwdriver to push the internal part of the breaker towards the left hand side of the socket. It will bend with a bit of effort. This should leave the internal breaker sitting in the centre of the socket. Now, relocate the brass outer contact and put a dab of superglue there to keep it in place as it will be under a slight stress when you insert your headphones. First couple of times you push in the jack it will feel tight, but this gets easier with use. Wait until the superglue has dried before testing. You can test without screwing everything back together, just connect to the motherboard and push in the jack. Be careful, you can easily break the ribbon cable as it is fragile.
Job done!

[bt86bt]

There is another -software- solution for broken volume button. This solution disables the volume buttons (ONLY in 1.1.3 and 1.1.4! NOT 2.0+) and worked perfectly for me.

The original post here: Hackint0sh - View Single Post - [Solution][1.1.3/4 Only] Broken/Stuck Volume Buttons > Disable them by software.

Or the guide copied to my webpage: Bt Creations - iPhone (if the link above does not work)

[babymama]

Originally Posted by at004

i have given a temporary software solution....search the forum if u want

I can't seem to find the above, can you post location?

[iPhonePackers]

You can use "Auto Silent" app to disable or bypass iPhone Silent switch. If your switch was broken in silent mode, it will restore all sounds. Then you can use Auto Silent app to put phone into silent mode.
The app supports iPhone 2G, 3G and 3GS and OS firmware 2.2, 3.0, 3.1

This app can also be used by those people whose silent switch is loose or accidently put phone into silent mode.

Also, there is provision to put phone into silent mode automatically using pre-configured settings in the app or according to appointments in iPhone Calendar.
More info at iPhone Packers: iPhone dev team

The app can be downloaded through Cydia. You neeed to jail break in order to install Cydia. Search for "How to jailbreak iPhone" on google.

[bt86bt]

Originally Posted by iPhonePackers

You can use "Auto Silent" app to disable or bypass iPhone Silent switch...

Whao that is pretty cool. Any ideas for us with broken/stuck volume buttons?

[babymama]

Is there a similar app for a first gen iphone?

[iPhonePackers]

You can use "Auto Silent" app to disable or bypass iPhone Silent switch. If your switch was broken in silent mode, it will restore all sounds including ring. Then you can use Auto Silent app to put phone into silent mode.
The app supports iPhone all generations (2G, 3G, 3GS) and OS firmware 2.2, 3.0, 3.1

This app can also be used by those people whose silent switch is loose or accidently put phone into silent mode.

Also, there is provision to put phone into silent mode automatically using pre-configured settings in the app or according to appointments in iPhone Calendar.
More info at iPhone Packers: iPhone Packers: iPhone dev team

The app can be downloaded through Cydia. Search for "Auto Silent" on Cydia.
You neeed to jail break in order to install Cydia. Search for "How to jailbreak iPhone" on google.

Originally Posted by kcisjojo

Alright so Ive been seeing alot of people asking for an app to fix a broken ringer/silent switch, well to be honest with you all, its not going to happen. The switch is a hardware switch.

So first off, you need to be willing to open your iphone up. Its not very difficult to do.
Things youll need:
#00 screwdriver philips (can get for under $5)
a new iPhone OEM Headphone Audio Jack Cable (can be found on ebay for less than $20 including shipping)
ipod opening tools (around $25 - $30) or flat blade screwdriver and razor blade

here is a walkthrough on how to remove the back and it shows where all the screws are located.

iFixit: Do-it-yourself Mac & iPod Repair

this is a guide, you can use their tools or a razor blade and a small flat blade screwdriver works well if you dont want to spend $25 - $30 to buy the tools.

Follow along the guide above and just do one step at a time.

I find it is best to label or mark somehow on where each screw came from so when it comes to putting it back together you know where they all go and none get mixed up.

Take Out Sim Card Tray
So basically just pop antenna cover off
remove 3 screws holding back down and pop that off
remove screws holding the headphone, switches, etc down
gently peel up the flex cable that attaches power switch to rest of unit,
youll have to pull the little metal piece off your original ringer switch and place it on the new one, there is a small piece of plastic on the new one just pull it off and there is tape underneath to hold the new one down.
screw everything down, leaving power switch for last, then remove piece of plastic that is on the flex cable and tape it back down to where it was.
Screw down the power button
snap the back on again and replace the 3 screws
replace antenna cover

You can now use your ringer/silent switch once again.

To do this it took me like an hour, most of my time was spent trying to figure out how to get the antenna cover off. Its not screwed down at all so it just takes so work, its down pretty good so dont get discouraged if it takes a bit. Once I had that off though it was a piece of cake.

You can use "Auto Silent" app to disable or bypass iPhone Silent switch. If your switch was broken in silent mode, it will restore all sounds including ring. Then you can use Auto Silent app to put phone into silent mode.
The app supports iPhone all generations (2G, 3G, 3GS) and OS firmware 2.2, 3.0, 3.1

This app can also be used by those people whose silent switch is loose or accidently put phone into silent mode.

Also, there is provision to put phone into silent mode automatically using pre-configured settings in the app or according to appointments in iPhone Calendar.
More info at iPhone Packers: iPhone Packers: iPhone dev team

The app can be downloaded through Cydia. You neeed to jail break in order to install Cydia. Search for "How to jailbreak iPhone" on google.