Freeze in Standby......."logic board"

I have this problem freezes when in standby ... an apple expert in my area .... immediately said it was the logic board did not even watch it!
What do you think? thank you very much

aluc23,
Have you tried restoring your iPhone, setting it up as a new phone?
Backing Up, updating, and restoring your iPhone and iPod touch software
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1414
Prior to this, if you use a case for your iPhone, you may try using the iPhone without it for a period of time to ensure the proximity sensor is not being activated erroneously.
Hope this helps,
Raleigh

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    Sometimes some posts just seem to slip through the cracks... if you're taking your machine to an Apple Authorized Service Provider, and they simply 'reconnected' the logic board and you're still having problems, it sounds as if you need to get the logic board replaced. Since you're out of warranty and you, apparently didn't purchase the AppleCare extended warranty, the repair folks will charge you for a logic board replacement.
    $750 sounds a little steep, but if that's what it costs then it doesn't seem as if you've an alternative but to pay the price. I don't know about Cyprus, but I do know that in the US there is an Apple flat rate repair pricing scheme in which Apple will repair anything on the machine for less than $350. You might want to look at the article and ask one of the managers about this program and whether or not you could get the 'deal'.
    Good luck - sorry that you're having such a bad experience. Just let it be a lesson to always purchase AppleCare - particularly with Apple notebooks.
    Clinton

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