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Join Date: Jan 2010
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I dropped my iPhone 2g and the sleep button is jammed. It is not under warranty and I already have tried to fix the problem. How much does a replacement cost? Would it be a better investment just to get the new iPhone or get a refurb of the old one? If I get the new one, would I have to get a different SIM card or would it be the same as the 2g one?
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Posting Junkie
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Seattle, Washington
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It'd probably be best to get a new one (although rumors are that a new iPhone is coming in March or May). You can just pop the SIM card right in.
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Dedicated MacNNer
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Long Island
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I've tried to replace it for free, don't waste time saying it wasn't accidental, they send you an empty box along with a replacement iPhone and take 500 dollars hostage until they receive an iPhone that wasn't accidentally dropped or whatever.
When you get a refurb they send you a pin to pull the SIM tray out, it's pretty easy. If you buy a new one, you have to pay 500 dollars too unless you're entitled for an upgrade, and you can just pop the tray out with a paper clip.
If you have the cash laying around, just pick up a new one.
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I miss the days of the G5 and XPS Pentium 4 running side by side as high-end machines.
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Join Date: Jan 2010
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are you saying when i give them my 2g iphone they will give me a 2g refurb for free (and the $500 will be given back)? and this is even if it isn't under warranty? also, i'm confused. do you want me to say i pushed in the button and it didn't come out or say i dropped it?
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Posting Junkie
Join Date: Nov 2000
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No. If your iPhone is out of warranty you'll have to buy a new one.
Even if it were under warranty they'd just keep your $500 (they charge that to your CC as a collateral when you get a replacement) once they see the phone you sent in is damaged beyond what the warranty covers (dropped for example).
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Join Date: Jan 2010
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thanks simon. in that case i will just wait until i upgrade.
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Posting Junkie
Join Date: Nov 2000
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I think that's a good idea. Even if the next iPhone is still a half year or so away, it's quite possible we'll learn more about the exact time frame and features soon (possibly at the Jan 27 event).
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ok thanks guys. you were great help.
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Bexley, OH, USA
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This seems to be a very prevalent topic among multiple Apple forums, and I won't try to make it harder than it is: WAIT at least until Wednesday. 
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