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How to fix the front-facing FaceTime camera on a AT&T/GSM iPhone 4

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If you frequently use  FaceTime  or  Skype  on your iPhone 4, your front facing camera is no doubt important to you. If you're out of warranty and find that the front facing camera in your AT&T/GSM iPhone 4 is malfunctioning or not working, a  DIY repair  is possible if you've got a bit of patience and a half an hour to spare. Disclaimer:  As with any repair, neither iMore nor  PXLFIX  can be held responsible for any damage you may do to your device. It’s also worth considering that opening up your device to perform any repair or modification can and will void your Apple warranty. If you don’t feel comfortable opening your device, don’t. Use extreme care and caution when performing a repair on  any  device. What you need for a DIY GSM iPhone 4 front facing camera replacement PXLFIX recommends using only quality and genuine parts from a reputable supplier like  eTech Parts . They have quality parts, tools, and much...

Weekly Mod: How to replace an iPhone 4 vibrator assembly (GSM only)

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If the vibrate function of AT&T/GSM iPhone 4 isn't working or is very faint, you may need a new vibrator assembly. If you're out of warranty but have just a little bit of ninja skill, it's a very cheap and easy repair to perform yourself. It's worth noting that this guide is only valid for the AT&T or other GSM variant of the iPhone 4. The iPhone 4S and Verizon/CDMA iPhone 4 are very similar internally but very different from the GSM variant of the original iPhone 4. So if your iPhone 4 is not AT&T/GSM, proceed no further young Jedi! Disclaimer:  As with any repair, iMore nor  PXLFIX  can be held responsible for any damage you may do to your device. It’s also worth considering that opening up your device to perform any repair or modification can and will void your Apple warranty. If you don’t feel comfortable opening your device, don’t. Use extreme care and caution when performing a repair on  any  device. What you need for a DIY vibrator ass...

Weekly Mod: How to replace the Home button on an AT&T/GSM iPhone 4

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The  iPhone 4  is known to have issues when it comes to the home button -- all that double-clicking for multitasking seems to have come at a price! This is probably the reason they redesigned the home button assembly in the  iPhone 4S . If your GSM iPhone 4 home button has become unresponsive or loose, a  DIY repair  is something you can perform with the right tools and about 45 minutes of your time. Disclaimer:  As with any repair, iMore nor  PXLFIX  can be held responsible for any damage you may do to your device. It’s also worth considering that opening up your device to perform any repair or modification can and will void your Apple warranty. If you don’t feel comfortable opening your device, don’t. Use extreme care and caution when performing a repair on  any  device. What you need for a DIY GSM iPhone 4 home button replacement PXLFIX recommends using only quality and genuine parts from a reputable supplier like  eTech ...